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Match Report - Stirling Albion
East Fife were back on the road on Saturday, taking a trip to Forthbank Stadium to face 2nd placed Stirling Albion. Off the back of a heart wrenching defeat last weekend against Albion Rovers, the team were hoping to leave that behind them and put in another solid performance.
One change was made to the team that lost to Albion Rovers at Bayview last weekend as Aaron Steele, serving a one match suspension after being sent off early last weekend, was replaced in the starting line-up by Stewart Murdoch.
There was drama early on as the Binos struck first. In the fifth minute, Dunsmore was fed the ball on the right wing and sent in a pinpoint accurate cross to Fotheringham at the back who knocks it past Fleming putting the home side 1-0 up.
Five minutes later, the Binos doubled their lead as once again Dunsmore was the provider, this time finding Leitch in the box whose header finds the net, giving Albion a strong advantage after only 10 minutes.
The Binos pressure didn’t stop there as instantly after the restart Carrick laid the ball off to Fotheringham on the left who took the ball into the area however this time Fleming was able to stop the ball from rippling the net.
After the early onslaught from Stirling, East Fife began to grow more into the game as more chances fell the way of the Fifers. In the 28th minute, Shepherd took the ball round McGregor and drove into the box and fired in a a shot although the Stirling ‘keeper got down well at his near post to stop East Fife from pulling a goal back
With five minutes left of the half, the pressure finally paid off for the Fifers. Newton plays in Ferguson who reaches the by-line to cut the ball back for Trouten in the middle of the box who taps it past Currie.
HALF TIME: Stirling Albion 2-1 East Fife
The East Fife pressure continued into the second half with a good passage play, starting from Fleming, saw the ball fall to Shepherd in the box whose shot had the power taken out of it by McLean and Currie was able to collect.
Against the run of play, Stirling broke up the field and had a chance to put the game to bed when Carrick picked up the loose ball on the edge of the area and lays off to Cooper, but his shot is comfortably saved by Fleming to the centre of the goal.
As the match was drawing to a close, East Fife ramped it up the ante searching for the equaliser. Substitute Steven took the ball out wide and crossed for Ferguson whose header dropped wide of the post.
In the second minute of injury time, Stirling managed to kill the game with a quick break up the part from East Fife’s corner with the Binos finding themselves with two forwards against Fleming. Fleming did incredibly well to save the initial one-on-one against Fotheringham however Dunsmore collected the rebound and finds the net, capping off a game whereby both had strong spells of control, but it was the home side who claimed the three points.
FULL-TIME: Stirling Albion 3-1 East Fif
After a week’s break due to Scottish Cup matches, the Methil Men are back at home for three consecutive matches, the first being versus 8th positioned Annan Athletic.
Report by Andrew Laing
Stirling Albion Team: Currie, McGregor, Dunsmore, McLean, McGeachie, Banner, Leitch (Clark 64’), Fotheringham, Denholm (Moore 76’), Davidson (Cooper 64’), Carrick (Burns 90+4’)
East Fife Team: Fleming, Mercer, Denham, Murdoch, Newton, Millar, Balde, Ferguson, Healy (Steven 70’), Shepherd, Trouten
Referee: Alan Newlands
Attendance: 893 (170 East Fife fans)
Match Preview - Stirling Albion
The Black and Gold journey to Forthbank this weekend for an encounter against Stirling Albion at the sharp end of the table. The Binos sit second in the cinch League Two table and have mirrored Fife’s results for the last 5 weeks, having lost last weekend 2-0 at home to Albion.
The Fifers will be hoping to replicate their second half performance, after fighting valiantly against Albion Rovers last week, falling to a last-minute penalty.
Squad News
Aaron Steele will serve this 1 match suspension after his early dismissal against Albion Rovers. Youngster Ryan Schiavone remains sidelined along with the long-term injuries: Conor McManus, Brogan Walls, Rabin Omar and ‘keeper Scott Gallacher.
Team Colours
East Fife will don their green shirts, with white shorts and socks, with the goalkeeper in all yellow.
The home side will be in their home colours, with a red top and shorts, alongside their red and white striped socks. Their goalkeeper will be clad in turquoise.
Previous Encounter
East Fife hosted Stirling Albion on 1st October, in what was Greig MacDonald’s first game as East Fife Interim Manager. The visitors took the game by the scruff of the neck, and after a flurry of saves, Fleming was beaten inside 6 minutes, giving Stirling the advantage.
Fife were given a lifeline, when Trouten scored a penalty just after the half an hour mark. It was all for naught though as Darren Young’s men re-took the lead in injury time.
Fife defended well in the second half to stop the score line being further stretched but struggled going forward last time out.
East Fife Team:
Fleming, Murdoch, Steele, Denham, Murdoch, Healy (Schiavone 61’), Ferguson, Slattery (Steven 61’), Baldé, Trouten, Shepherd.
Stirling Albion Team:
Currie, McGeachie, McLean, McGregor, Clark, Fotheringham, Leitch (Clark 78’), Banner (Denholm 85’) Moore (Dunsmore 27’), Thomson, Carrick (Davidson 85’).
Match Tickets
East Fife fans will be housed in the East Stand this weekend. Tickets are pay at the gate, and the turnstiles take cash only. They will be open from 2pm. Prices Below:
Adults: £15
Over 65s: £10
U17s: £5
U12s go free with a paying adult.
Parking
For fans travelling by car- there is free, unallocated parking outside of the East Stand.
Officials
Alan Newlands will be the on-pitch official at the weekend. His assistants running the lines will be Steven Traynor and Barry Reid.
Live Stream
There will be no Live Stream for British and Irish viewers, however for those outside the UK & Ireland, the game can be watched on EFTV with a monthly or season pass.
Catering
It has been confirmed that Forthbank’s speciality pie for the week will be Steak and Sausage! This can be bought at the pie huts inside the stadium grounds. These will be cash only.
East Fife FC Welcome Macon Resources As Our New Third Kit Sponsor
EAST FIFE FC HAVE ANNOUNCED THAT MACON RESOURCES, WHO SPECIALISE IN CONSTRUCTION LABOUR SUPPLY ARE THE NEW 3RD KIT SPONSOR.
Macon Resources Ltd provide qualified personnel to the UK construction industry. The firm have been operating from their head office in central Scotland for 5 years. Despite being a relatively young business, they’ve already achieved significant success, illustrated by their impressive portfolio of clients across the UK which include some of the best-known housebuilders and contractors in the country.
At Macon, all disciplines of construction staff are catered for, including (but not limited to):
- All Trades
- Civils/Groundworkers
- Plant Operators
- Engineers
- White Collar Professionals
- Labourers/Site Operatives
- Site Cleaners
- Back Office Staff
- HGV Drivers
The firm are one of the few UK labour supply businesses who provide more than 40 years combined, real life, hands-on construction industry experience. They offer client’s access to almost 30,000 construction workers already registered, consultants with expert knowledge in key disciplines such as Drylining, Shuttering, Plant and Groundworks and specialist geographical awareness. All of this combined means that they will resource the right people at the right time, develop long term relationships with their workforce and manage their client's expectations quickly and efficiently
Macon’s sponsorship with East Fife coincides with their 2022/23 rebrand, in fact our 3rd team’s shirts and our ground’s advertising board provide the first, sneak peak of their new logo.
Darren McGlynn, Managing Director at Macon Resources says: “Our vision has always been to create a labour supply firm that is easy to deal with for clients and workers alike. Simplicity is key and giving back to the communities we work closely with has been something we’ve wanted to put in place for some time. With this in mind, sponsoring East Fife is a great fit for us as we love to help local businesses and we've got great relationships with a loads of Fife-based construction workers also our clients frequently work on projects in the area too.”
“Our rebranding marks the start of Macon’s next chapter and we can’t wait to share our vision of how recruitment can be more simple, effective and efficient for everyone in the construction industry. If you require additional construction resource, are looking for work, advice or simply want to learn more, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.."
Scott Young of both Macon Resources & the East Fife Commercial Team said "We are absolutely delighted to bring Macon Resources and East Fife together in a new partnership and hopefully one that will last a long time into the future".
Macon Resources will make their first appearance on our 3rd strip in tomorrow’s match against Stirling Albion.
Match Report - Albion Rovers
The Fifers returned to Bayview after securing a last gasp equaliser away at Stenhousemuir last weekend where they hosted Albion Rovers, who were unbeaten in their last four games however their only win coming against Glasgow University in the Scottish Cup.
One change was made to the team that drew at Ochilview last weekend as Liam Newton replaced Liam Parker in the starting line-up.
There was drama right from the start as East Fife were reduced to 10-men inside 5 minutes. A quick throw in from the visitors saw Leslie in a footrace with Steele attempted to hook the ball away but knocked the ball off Leslie’s chest. To the shock of most inside the stadium, the referee adjudged Steele to have taken out the Albion Rovers man, awarded a free kick to the visitors dismissed the stopper for a last man challenge. The resulting free kick from Reilly was blazed over the bar.
Despite being a man down, the Methil men took a deserved lead when Mercer sent a peach of a cross onto the head of the leaping Joao Balde who turns it in, putting the Fifers 1-0 up.
8 minutes after taking the lead, Albion Rovers hit back and equalise. A misplaced pass in the East Fife midfield gave Reilly a clear run in on goal and he scores high into the roof of the net.
On the 30th minute, the ball dropped to Healy who wrestled his way past both Wilson and Leslie and into a shooting position outside the area however his shot drops just wide of the post.
With 5 minutes remaining of the half, Albion Rovers took the lead when Roberts plays the ball down the right side to Reilly who drives into the box and cuts the ball across goal which Malcolm just manages to get enough on the ball to guide it over the line.
HALF TIME: East Fife 1-2 Albion Rovers
As the second half began, the Fifers came out all guns blazing in search for a much-needed equaliser and an early chance feel for Mercer from Ferguson’s free kick, but he sent his header over the bar.
Next up Healy skipped past numerous players in the middle of the park and lays the ball off for Ferguson down the left who drills the ball in toward Trouten, but his effort was well charged down.
In the 58th minute, a short corner from Reilly finds the head of Sonkur for the visitors but his header was comfortably saved by Fleming.
East Fife levelled the scoring at 2 each in the 65th minutes with a fully deserved second for Balde. Shepherd did well to take the ball down in the corner and find space for to pick out Balde who volleyed the ball past Leighfield from close range.
With 20 minutes to go, the Fifers won a penalty when Shepherd was taken down through on goal by Leighfield who was perhaps a tad fortunate to escape with only a booking. Balde stepped up looking to score his hattrick but his sclaffed effort was saved by the Rovers ‘keeper.
Numerous chances then fell to East Fife in quick succession when first Shepherd forced Leighfield into a save with an effort on the half-volley before substitute Steven made some space for himself inside the box and tries to catch the keeper out at his near post, but Leighfield safely gathers it.
As the game was coming to a close, Reilly charged at the East Fife back line but was taken out by Newton upon entering the box giving the referee little option but to point straight at the spot giving the Rovers the chance to win the game. Reilly scored the penalty, despite Fleming getting a hand to it to clinch the points for the visitors.
The Fifers have an away fixture to look forward to next as they travel across to Forthbank to take on 2nd placed Stirling Albion. East Fife are unbeaten away from home this season and will be looking to maintain that against the Binos.
FULL TIME: East Fife 2-3 Albion Rovers
Report by: Andrew Laing
East Fife Team: Fleming, Newton, Mercer, Steele, Denham, Millar, Balde, Healy, Ferguson, Shepherd (Steven 77’), Trouten (Slattery 66’)
Albion Rovers Team: Leighfield, Graham, Sonkur, Fernie, E Wilson, C Wilson, Leslie, Fleming (McColl 67’), Malcolm, Reilly, Roberts (Testa 87’)
Referee: Chris Fordyce
Attendance: 545
Match Preview - Albion Rovers
We welcome Albion Rovers to the Locality Hub Bayview Stadium this afternoon for matchday 14 in our cinch League Two campaign.
There will be a minutes silence prior to kick off this afternoon to mark Remembrance Day, supporters are kindly requested to be in their seats in time to observe this.
Squad News
Stewart Murdoch and Pat Slattery return to the squad this week however Ryan Schiavone is still recovering from a hamstring strain so missed out.
Brogan Walls, Connor McManus, Rabin Omar and Scott Gallacher all continue to be absent with long-term injuries
Team Colours
East Fife will be in our away colours of pink strips, black shorts and pink stockings with the goalkeeper in all-green.
Albion Rovers will also be in their away colours of blue strips, white shorts and blue stocking with the goalkeeper in all-yellow.
Previous Encounter
The sides last met on matchday 3 of this season at the Reigart Stadium when the visitors emerged with the 3 points thanks to a Liam Newton header in the 67th minutes, however the game is largely remembered for an incredible save from Allan Fleming to deny Dolan in the first half.
Albion Rovers Team: Leighfield, Fagan, Sonkur, McGowan (Fernie 84’), Malcolm, Leslie, Roberts (Tests 81’), Wilson, Kidd (Wright 81’), Reilly, Dolan (McGrath 66’)
East Fife Team: Fleming, Murdoch, Denham, Steele, Mercer, Balde, Ferguson, Millar, Newton (Williamson 90’), Slattery, Schiavone (Steven 73’)
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) or directly from the club office. Parent and child tickets cannot be purchased online.
Ticket prices are as follows:
Adults - £18
Concessions* - £14
Under 16s** - £5
Parent & Child - £21
Parent & 2 Children - £24
*Over 65s and full-time students. Proof of eligibility may be requested
**Proof of age may be requested
All child members of EFCFC & EFG&WFC will be admitted free with a paying adult or as part of an organised group for all of our home league matches this season. Tickets for this are being organised through EFCFC.
Season tickets are valid for this match. Those who have still to collect their season ticket card can do so up until kick off this afternoon.
Turnstiles will open at 2pm.
Match Officials
Match Referee: Chris Fordyce
AR1: Michael Banks
AR2: Chris Rae
Car Parking
Car parking is available at both ends of the stadium for both home and away supporters free of charge.
Live Streaming
No live stream is available to viewers with the UK & Ireland.
Viewers outside the UK & Ireland can watch the match via East Fife TV with a monthly or season pass.
Matchday Catering
The stadium bar will be open to both sets of supporters from 12.15 pm this afternoon for pre- and post-match refreshments.
Pie stalls will be open at both ends of the stadium from 2pm. Please note, our pie stalls are cash only.
Matchday Programme
Issue 10 of our matchday programme is available to purchase for £2.50. Please look out for our programme sellers around the stadium before the game.
Match Report - Stenhousemuir
East Fife returned to Ochilview just two weeks after losing 2-1 to Stenhousemuir in the Scottish Cup. Greig McDonald & co were hoping to make amends and pick up maximum points in the league fixture.
No changes to the team that beat Elgin City last week as Scott Mercer kept the captain’s armband in the absence of the injured Stewart Murdoch.
Stenhousemuir had an early opening in the 10th minute when Philp was played through, down the right, and played a pass across the face of goal for the on running O’Reilly who can’t get to ball quick enough and the ball goes out for a goal kick.
The Warriors took the lead in the 20th minute, Philip played a 1-2 with brown on the edge of the box before firing a low shot into the bottom corner.
Stenhousemuir came close to adding a second on the half hour mark. Yates, with a free kick on the edge of the area, found Wedderburn inches from the goal line however Fleming managed to make the save before Parker completed the clearance.
East Fife had their first real chance of the game on the 35th minute when Mercer’s cross from the right picked out Balde however his header is over the bar.
The second half came to an end after little happenings in the final ten minutes of the half.
Half-Time: Stenhousemuir 1-0 East Fife
Ten minutes into the second half, East Fife were clearly pushing and went close in the 55th minute when Balde whipped in a well-placed cross, but the outstretched Denham can’t reach the ball and Stenny knock it behind for a corner.
In the 63rd minute the home side had a chance to double to advantage when Forbes who forced Fleming into an incredible diving save.
With the game opening up, the Fifers were presented with another chance when Trouten’s cross to the back post found Ferguson who headed the ball back across goal to Shepherd who just can’t seem to get anything on the ball to turn it into the net.
Despite severely pressuring the Stenhousemuir goal, it wasn’t until the 71st minute that East Fife found the breakthrough. Ex-fifer Higgins hauled down Shepherd inside the box with the referee immediately pointing to the spot and pulling out a red card for Higgins for denying a clear goal scoring opportunity. Trouten stepped up to take the penalty and calmly slots it home, sending the keeper the wrong way, to equalise the game up for the Methil men.
Stenhousemuir responded well to conceding and, almost immediately after, forced Fleming to turn Philps effort behind for a corner. The home side retook the lead from the resulting corner when Miller who heads home Yates corner.
With Parker and Denham being replaced by Newton and Steven, East Fife really craved the equalising goal. In the 83rd minute, Trouten had a golden opportunity to score the desired equaliser when Steven drilled a low pass to the on rushing Trouten at the back post but Brennan pull off a miraculous save to keep at 2-1.
With it looking like Stenhousemuir would hold firm, Jack Healy popped up to do what he does best in the 92nd minute when he smashed home the equaliser with a stunning effort from 20-yards giving Brennan no chance.
Shortly after, the referee blew up for full time, ending an exciting second half of football. Up next for East Fife is a home fixture against 9th placed Albion Rovers and the team will be wanting to go extend their unbeaten run to 5 league matches.
Full-Time: Stenhousemuir 2-2 East Fife
Andrew Laing