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Match Report | Kelty Hearts 0-1 East Fife
Kelty Hearts 0-1 East Fife
🏆Premier Sports Cup Group H MD3
📍New Central Park
🗓️Saturday 19th July | Kick-off: 3:00pm
East Fife claimed their first competitive victory of the season on Saturday against fellow League 1 opposition and county rivals Kelty Hearts, as Alan Trouten struck home late on to secure all three points for East Fife at New Central Park. The game also saw Lewis Latona make his debut for the club, following his signing earlier in the week. The teenager looked the part from the off and played his part in the victory.
The new signing was the only change made to the side which fell to Livingston last Saturday, as Latona replaced the suspended Mamadou Bah in the squad.
East Fife looked to start brightly in the first ten minutes, as their press dictated the tempo of proceedings early on. Pat Slattery, who was coming fresh off the back of his first goal in over half a decade looked to grab an assist almost instantly, floating a lovely cross into Alan Trouten at the back post. Unfortunately, Trouts’ half volley couldn’t find the target.
After fifteen minutes, Kelty managed to grab a foothold in the game, and they started to enjoy some chances of their own. However, a marked improvement could be seen in our defensive stability since the Livingston game last week and our back line held firm. Kelty did put the ball in the net during this spell, though the linesman flagged for offside.
Rob Jones looked to have found the opener for the East Fife right on the stroke of half time. His headed effort from the corner kick was unfortunately cleared off the line, in an impressive feat of last ditch defending by the hosts.
East Fife rectified the wrongs of the first half, and for the most part, nullified Kelty’s threat after the break. The first chance of the second half fell in the way of the Fifers, when Latona and McManus linked up in the final third with some slick passing play, before the latter of the two lofted a ball over for Nathan Austin. Fash’s finish was nothing short of sublime, as his cushioned volley found the bottom corner. Sadly, as he had done in the first half, the linesman denied the goal for offside.
East Fife would not stop there however, and with twenty minutes to go, went up another gear. Brian Easton was the first to have a crack at goal, although his effort was well over the crossbar.
Fash was next to have a pop, as he sent Trouten’s cross just wide of the post. It looked like the chance had come and gone for the Fifers after the two close calls in quick succession, though as the story goes, everything comes in threes. It was no different in ‘The Dark Side of Fife’, as Alan Trouten converted the third chance in five minutes following some superb pressure from Pat Slattery to create the opportunity.
From there on out, there looked to be only one winner, and the game died down, with the Fifers in control, without being overly threatening. We saw the game out, and claimed victory, which moves us onto three points alongside Kelty Hearts, and three points behind group leaders Kilmarnock and Livingston.
Reporter’s Man of the Match: Lewis Latona
I fear that I am going to sound like a broken record, but this could have been Pat Slattery again, he ran himself into the ground and set up the goal. Despite the fact that Trouten has been hailed as the hero on derby day following his goal, and Slattery put in another strong shift, debutant Latona put in an impressive showing, both defensively and offensively. If that was a sign of things to come, we may have found ourselves a gem of a loanee.
Kelty Hearts – Armour, Thomas (Carrol 64’), Paterson, Clay, Brydon, Ferguson (Masson 7’), Moore (Teasdale 78’), Arnott (McCarvel 64’), Johnston, Murray (Trialist 78’), Cole. Subs not used: Graham, Bexfield, Adamson, Leitch.
East Fife – Rollo, Easton, McManus, Peggie, Munro, Millar, Slattery, Trouten, Latona, Austin (Trialist 89’), Jones (Nicol 64’). Subs not used: Thomson, Bell, Blake, Ramsay, Gordon, Trialist.
Referee – Euan Henderson
Attendance – 619
Report by Oli Anderson
Match Info | East Fife v Brora Rangers - Tuesday 22nd July 2025
East Fife v Brora Rangers
Premier Sports Cup Group H MD4
Tuesday 22nd July 2025
Kick Off: 7.45pm
Venue: MGM Timber Bayview Stadium
🎟️ Ticket Prices:
- Adults: £15
- Concessions: £10
- Under 16s: £5
🏟️Seating Information:
- East Fife supporters should purchase tickets in Sections A–D.
- Brora supporters should purchase tickets in Sections G & H.
⚠️Important Information:
- Season tickets are not valid for this fixture. However, season ticket holders can purchase tickets for their usual seat using their season ticket login.
- Section A, Rows H–N, Seats 75–84 are reserved for our young supporters’ singing section, complete with a drum. Supporters are asked to consider this when choosing seats in this area.
- There are no cash turnstiles in operation. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets online in advance.
- Community Gate: Closed for this fixture (split gates in operation).
How to Buy Tickets:
🎟️ Online: https://bit.ly/43Q9lSn
📞 Phone: 01333 426323
🏟️ In Person: During normal office hours
🌍 Watch Live (Worldwide)
For supporters unable to attend in person, a live stream of the match will be available to viewers worldwide via East Fife TV.
Match Preview | Kelty Hearts v East Fife - Saturday 19th July 2025
East Fife vs Kelty Hearts – Preview by Oli Anderson
📍 New Central Park, Kelty
🗓️ Saturday 19th July | Kick-off: 3:00pm
⚔️ The Challenge Ahead
East Fife’s start to their Premier Sports Cup did not go to plan last week, as we fell 2-1 to SPFL Premiership side Livingston despite a performance which we could take plenty of positives away from. The pressure now ramps up, as anything short of victory today against county rivals Kelty Hearts would see us eliminated from the League Cup prematurely. Kelty are a fellow League 1 side, so the management team will see this as a chance to get points on the board.
📊 Form Guide
East Fife
- ✅ 2-0 vs Dunbar United (Pre-Season Friendly)
- ❌1-3 vs Dunfermline Athletic (Pre-Season Friendly)
- ❌1-2 vs Livingston (League Cup)
Kelty Hearts
- ❌1-3 vs Dunfermline Athletic (Pre-Season Friendly)
- ✅ 3-1 vs Clyde (Pre-Season Friendly)
- ✅4-0 vs Brora Rangers (League Cup)
📈Group H Table
|
Position |
Team |
Played |
W |
PW/PL |
L |
PTS |
|
1. |
Kilmarnock |
2 |
2 |
0/0 |
0 |
6 |
|
2. |
Kelty Hearts |
1 |
1 |
0/0 |
0 |
3 |
|
3. |
Livingston |
2 |
1 |
0/0 |
1 |
3 |
|
4. |
East Fife |
1 |
0 |
0/0 |
1 |
0 |
|
5. |
Brora Rangers |
2 |
0 |
0/0 |
2 |
0 |
PW – Penalty Shootouts Won, PL – Penalty Shootouts Lost
🕰️ Upcoming Group Fixtures
- 22 July – East Fife vs Brora Rangers (MGM Timber Bayview Stadium, 7:45pm)
- 26 July – Kilmarnock vs East Fife (Rugby Park, 3:00pm)
🔁 Recent Encounters
- Only one competitive game between the sides on record.
- Kelty Hearts won 3-0 in the Scottish League Cup at New Central Park in 2021.
- East Fife’s #9 Nathan Austin scored twice for Kelty on that day.
🚑 Squad News
Out
Injury: Jess Norey and Liam Newton continue to miss out through injury.
Suspension: Michael McKenna will serve the final game of his suspension that he picked up last season, while Mamadou Bah also serves his 1 match suspension following his late sending off last week. Manager Dick Campbell is also banned from the touchline this afternoon, following his red card against Annan Athletic in last season’s play-off final.
In
Potential: Adam Laaref could make a return to the squad this afternoon, following promising progress for the winger however a final decision on his inclusion has not yet been made.
New Signing: Lewis Latona is also available for selection following his arrival on loan from Livingston.
Under 20s Players: Kobie Thomson, Neil Blake, James Gordon, James Linton and Daniel Bell will all also make the step up into the first team for the Fife Derby.
🎟️ Match Tickets
Tickets (online purchase encouraged, while pay at the gate available):
- Adults: £16
- Concessions: £12
- Under 16s: £5
- Under 12s: Free with a paying adult
🟡East Fife fans should access the stadium through the North turnstiles (via the Kelty Community Centre). There is no strict plans for segregation for this fixture however East Fife fans are asked to accommodate areas within the North terracing/enclosure..
🚗Car Parking
Please use any vacant parking spaces in the Community Centre car park.
📺 Live Streaming
Our overseas supporters can also access the game on East Fife TV through an annual or monthly subscription. The commentator for the tie is Daniel Hughes.
👕 Club Colours
The Fifers will be in the brand-new JADA sponsored away kit, wearing the all-white kit. Our goalkeeper will be in yellow for the clash.
🧑⚖️ Match Officials
The referee for Saturday will be Euan Anderson. His assistants running the lines are Will Pare and John Fairley.
‘Mon the Fife!
Latona Joins on Season-Long Loan from Livingston
East Fife are delighted to announce the signing of Lewis Latona on a season-long loan from Livingston.
The 18-year-old midfielder joined Livingston earlier this summer from Hamilton Academical, where he progressed through their youth system. Last season, Lewis gained valuable first-team experience on loan at East Stirlingshire, making 20 appearances in the Lowland League.
Lewis trained with the squad last night and is available for selection in tomorrow’s match against Kelty Hearts.
Welcome to Bayview, Lewis!
KDM Evolution Trophy – League Phase Fixtures
The fixtures for the League Phase of the KDM Evolution Trophy have been confirmed, with East Fife set to face a mix of senior and Premiership B sides in the opening round of this new-format competition.
Our scheduled fixtures are:
📆 Hearts B (H) – 12/13 August
📆 Kilmarnock B (H) – 26/27 August
📆 Dumbarton (H) – 6/7 September
📆 Clyde (A) – 23/24 September
📆 Celtic B (H) – 11/12 October
📆 Edinburgh City (H) – 11 November
The competition kicks off with a league phase involving 10 William Hill League 1 clubs, 10 League 2 clubs, and 10 Premiership B teams, with each club playing six group games based on regional pairings. The top 22 teams will progress to the knockout stage, joined by the 10 William Hill Championship clubs.
📢 Full fixture details and admission prices will be confirmed soon.
Thanks You to Stevie Kirk
East Fife FC would like to extend our sincere thanks to Stevie Kirk for joining us as Guest of Honour in the Matchday Hospitality Suite at the MGM Timber Bayview Stadium on Saturday.
Stevie is a true East Fife legend, having enjoyed three spells at the club during his playing career, and taking charge as manager for the final game at the old Bayview Park — fittingly, against Saturday’s opponents, Livingston.
It was fantastic to welcome Stevie back to Bayview to share his memories and stories with our hospitality guests. His contribution to the club, both on and off the pitch, remains an important part of East Fife’s history.
Thank you again, Stevie — we look forward to seeing you back at Bayview again soon!
