We welcome Falkirk to the Locality Hub Bayview Stadium this afternoon for our final home match of 2021. The Bairns currently sit in 5th position on 22 points with their visit today marking the first match in charge for new management duo of Martin Rennie and Kenny Miller.
Please note, there will be a minutes applause prior to kick off as we remember our friend Tom Irvine who sadly passed away this week.
Collection for Levenmouth Foodbank
There will be a collection for Levenmouth Foodbank at today’s match. Donations can be dropped off at the side door to Bayview (behind the club shop) from 1.30pm today. All donations will be greatly appreciated and will help ensure that local people do not go hungry over the festive period. Click here for more info.
Squad News
There are no fresh injury concerns for Manager Stevie Crawford this week with only long-term absentees Danny Swanson and Mikey Cunningham expected to be missing. Both Danny and Mikey have now returned to light training but are not expected to feature until after New Year.
Team Colours
East Fife will be in our traditional home colours of black/gold tops, black short and black stockings with the goalkeeper in all green.
Falkirk will be in their change strip of all white with the goalkeeper in pink.
Match Tickets
Tickets for today’s match are available to buy online here ahead of the game. Please note, there will be no cash turnstiles and tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets can be presented digitally or printed at home. Those unable to purchase tickets online can buy theirs over the phone (01333 426323) and collect from the matchday reception. Parent and Child tickets must be bought over the phone.
Ticket prices are as follows:
Adults - £15
Concessions* - £12
Under 16s** - £5
Parent & Child - £18
Parent & 2 Children - £21
*Over 60s and full-time students. Proof of eligibility may be requested
**Proof of age may be requested
Season tickets are valid for this match. Turnstiles will open at 2pm.
Car Parking
Car parking is available at both ends of the stadium for both home and away supporters free of charge.
Live Streaming
Those unable to attend today’s game can watch the match live on East Fife TV for £15. Coverage will begin at 14:45PM GMT. Due to UEFA blocked hours this match is not available to viewers in England. Commentators this afternoon are Daniel Hughes and Stephen Mill. The match can be purchased here.
Matchday Catering
Due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases in Scotland, the stadium bar will not be open before or after today’s match.
Pie stalls will be open at both ends of the stadium from 2pm. Please note, our pie stalls are cash only.
Matchday Programme
Issue 08 of our matchday programme is available to purchase for £2. Please look out for our programme sellers around the stadium before the game.
As Christmas approaches at the end of a difficult year, Levenmouth Foodbank are busier than ever. The Club would like to support this amazing community initiative by facilitating a collection organised is Isla and Andy English at this weekend’s home fixture v Falkirk. We would ask that fans consider making a donation of food (see list below) or cash to allow the foodbank to purchase good they are short of.
Donations can be made from 1.30-3.00pm at the side door of Bayview (behind the club shop). All donations will be greatly appreciated and will help ensure that local people do not go hungry over the festive period.
Shopping list
Baked beans
Tinned meat (meatballs, hot dogs, mince, curry, chilli, chicken etc.)
Tinned fish
Custard
Coffee (small jar)
Jam
Biscuits
UHT milk
Tinned carrots
Diluting juice (small)
Tinned potatoes
Due to the current covid climate, and following government guidance to defer gatherings, Steve and his team have asked that we postpone our event, due to be held this Thursday (16th December).
Further details will be available to those who have purchased tickets tomorrow.
The club is saddened to confirm the passing of our friend & colleague Tom Irvine yesterday.
Tom helped at the club for a number of years as safety officer and until illness prevented him from carrying out these duties.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.
We travel to the Balmoor Stadium tomorrow to face Peterhead for our 17th cinch League One match of the season. The home side sit 6 points above us in 7th position after drawing 2-2 with Clyde last time out.
Squad News
Aaron Dunsmore returns to the squad after missing last week’s match through suspension meaning Manager Stevie Crawford will have almost a full squad to choose from with only long-term absentees Mikey Cunningham and Danny Swanson, who returned to training this week, missing out.
Team Colours
East Fife will be in our traditional colours of black/gold tops, black short and black stockings with the goalkeeper in all green
Peterhead will in their all-blue home strip with the goalkeeper in orange.
Match Tickets
Peterhead do not operate cash turnstiles. The ticket office is in the car park adjacent to the main entrance at Balmoor Stadium. Tickets will be on sale from 1pm tomorrow.
Ticket prices are as follows:
Ground
Adults - £14
Concessions - £7
Under 13s - Free (if accompanied by an adult)
East and Main Stand
Adults - £16
Concessions - £9
Under 13s - £2
Car Parking
Car parking is available at Balmoor Stadium.
Live Streaming
Those unable to attend today’s game can watch the match live on Blue Toon TV for £10. The live stream will begin at 2.45pm and can be purchased here.
Matchday Programme
Peterhead operate a digital matchday programme which can be viewed here free of charge.