Match Preview - Dumbarton

We welcome league leader’s Dumbarton to the Locality Hub Bayview Stadium this afternoon for our 6th league match of the season.

Squad News

Brogan Walls returns to the squad this afternoon after missing the last few weeks with an ankle injury and Scott Mercer returned to training on Thursday night after picking up a knock last weekend and could feature today provided there is no reaction.

Scott Gallacher underwent his operation on his finger during the week and could be in line for a return to the squad in 12 weeks.

Connor McManus is continuing his rehab and could be looking at a return to the squad in 6-8 weeks all going well.

Lewis Anderson featured for the Under 20s last night on his return from an ankle injury.

Team Colours

East Fife will be in our traditional colours of black & gold strips, black shorts and black stockings with the goalkeeper in all-yellow.

Dumbarton will be in their away colours of all white with the goalkeeper in all-grey.

Previous Encounter

The last meeting between the sides took place at Bayview back in March with the home side running out 2-0 winners. Kyle Connell opened the scoring in the 3^rd minute before Danny Denholm sealed the win just after the hour mark. Dumbarton had Stuart Carswell sent off for dissent in the final minute.

East Fife Team: J Smith, Watson, Murdoch (D Higgins 40’), Slattery, Mercer, Denholm, Millar, Healy (Pollock 82’), Blair, Wallace (Swanson 71’), Connell (K Smith 82’)

Dumbarton Team: Wright, Boyle, Pignatiello, Bronsky, Stanger, Carswell, Duthie, Stokes (Wilson 58’), McKee, Paton, Wilde (Orsi 58’)

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 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: Daniel Graves

AR1: Stuart Stevenson

AR2: John Stewart

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 bars 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 6 of our new-look matchday programme is available to purchase for £2.50. All proceeds from this programme will be donated to Tiny Changes in memory of Ross McLean. Please look out for our programme sellers around the stadium before the game.

2022/23 Away Strip - Back in Stock

Adult sizes (S, M, L, XL) of our new 2022/23 away strip are now back in stock and are available to buy in the club shop from 1:30PM tomorrow.

Those who pre-ordered directly from the club will receive an email with collection details.

Please note, orders placed through Football Nation will be processed by them.

East Fife Supporters Club - September Meeting

East Fife Supporters Club will hold their September meeting on Thursday 1^st September at 7:30PM at the Locality Hub Bayview Stadium.

New members are welcome to attend.

Membership Prices for 2022/23

Adults £10

Concessions £5

Ticket Info v Dumbarton

Tickets for our cinch League Two match against Dumbarton on Saturday 3rd September at the Locality Hub Bayview Stadium are now on sale and can be purchased here.

Admission prices

Adults - £18

Concessions* - £14

Under 16s** - £5

Parent & Child** - £21

Parent & 2 Children** - £24

*Over 65s/Full-Time Students/Disabled – proof of age/eligibility may be requested

**Proof of age may be requested.

 All member of East Fife Community Football Club & East Fife Girls & Womens’ Football Club who are under 16 go free with a paying adult or as part of an organised group for all cinch League Two matches at Bayview this season. Tickets for this are arranged through EFCFC.

Season tickets are valid for this match. Supporters who have not yet collected their season ticket card can do so up until kick off.

There are no cash turnstiles at Bayview and supporters are strongly encouraged to purchase their tickets online. Tickets can also be purchased over the phone by calling the club office on 01333 426323.

Please note, parent and child tickets cannot be purchased online and should be purchased directly from the club office.

SPFL Trust Trophy 3rd Round Draw

We have been drawn away to Championship side Arbroath in the 3^rd round of the SPFL Trust Trophy.

The tie is scheduled to be played on 24/25^th September 2022.

Full details of fixture date/time and admission prices will be announced in due course.