Kevin Smith to Leave East Fife

After 8 and a half seasons, Captain Kevin Smith will leave the club this summer. Kevin first signed on at Bayview in January 2014 on loan from Dumbarton before making the move permanently that summer. He was appointed Club Captain in 2015 and guided the side the to the League Two title that season.

Kevin finishes his East Fife career just outside the top 20 all-time appearances on 238. He scored his 50^th goal for the club earlier this season to finish on that milestone.

Dubbed ‘King Kev’ by the East Fife support, Kevin was awarded a testimonial in recognition for his service to the club with the first of 5 event to mark the occasion scheduled to take place this month.

Kevin has been the consummate professional during his spell at the club and we wish him all the best for the future.

Player Departures

We can confirm that Aaron Dunsmore, Ross Davidson, Ross Dunlop, Danny Swanson, Sean Brown, Jamie Semple, Daniel Higgins and Ryan Blair will also leave the club when their contracts expire at the end of the month.

Aaron Dunsmore signed on at East Fife in the summer of 2017 and went on to make 158 appearances for the club. He scored 16 goals including the memorable winner against Raith Rovers in November 2018. Dunsy spent that second half of this season on loan at Stirling Albion and will make the move permanently this close season.

Ross Davidson joined in May 2018 from Albion Rovers and took his tally of East Fife appearances to 110 this season and chipping in with 5 goals over his 4 seasons at Bayview.

Ross Dunlop also joined in the summer of 2018 from Albion Rovers and has featured on 105 occasions, scoring twice, during his 4 years at the club.

Danny Swanson signed on at East Fife in July 2020, but his game time was badly affected by injury but did feature 28 times for the club during his 2-year stint.

Sean Brown joined initially on loan in March 2021 from East Stirlingshire before making the move permanent last summer. Sean has 24 East Fife appearances to his name and 1 goal before spending the second half of this season on loan at Lowland League Champions Bonnyrigg Rose.

Jamie Semple signed on last close season after leaving Motherwell and scored 4 goals in 31 appearances during his spell at Bayview.

Daniel Higgins made the move to Bayview in August 2021 from Cove Rangers and featured on 19 occasions during his season at East Fife.

Ryan Blair joined in January this year from East Kilbride, making his debut that same month before going on to make 17 appearances for East Fife.

Kyle Connell (Kilmarnock), Leo Watson (Heart of Midlothian), Darren Watson (Dundee United) and Finlay Pollock (Heart of Midlothian) all return to their parent club following their loan spells.

All players leave with our thanks for their efforts while at the club and our best wishes for the future.

Jude Smith, Scott Gallacher, Pat Slattery, Scott Mercer, Stewart Murdoch, Aaron Steele, Liam Newton, Connor McManus, Jack Healy, Brogan Walls, Ryan Wallace and Mikey Cunningham are all under contract for next season.

Match Preview - Cove Rangers

We welcome newly crowned League One Champions Cove Rangers to the Locality Hub Bayview Stadium this afternoon for our final match of the 2021/22 season.

Squad News

There are no fresh injury concerns ahead of today's match. Long-term absentees Scott Gallagher, Connor McManus, Ross Davidson, Ross Dunlop, Ryan Wallace & Kevin Smith all continue to miss out.

Team Colours

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

Cove Rangers will also be in their traditional colours of blue strips, blue shorts and blue stocking with the goalkeeper in all-grey.

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 BST. Due to the English FA invoking UEFA Article 48, we are unable to show today’s match to viewers in England. The match can be purchasedhere.

East Fife season ticket holders and East Fife TV Overseas Gold subscribers can watch the match for free as part of their regular subscription.

Please note, there will be limited technical support available from East Fife TV this afternoon. Please sign up early so we can help where needed.

Matchday Catering

The stadium bars will be open to both sets of supporters from 12.15pm 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 18 of our matchday programme is available to purchase for £2. Please look out for our programme sellers around the stadium before the game.

Match Preview - Peterhead

We travel to Peterhead today for our penultimate game of the season. The home side sit in 8^th position on 38 points.

Squad News

Stewart Murdoch joins the injured list this week along with long-term absentees Scott Gallacher, Ross Dunlop, Ross Davidson, Connor McManus, Kevin Smith, Ryan Wallace and Leo Watson. Pat Slattery also misses out due to long-standing work commitments, while Ryan Blair returns to the squad after injury.

Team Colours

East Fife will be in our change strips of all-red this afternoon with the goalkeeper in all-green.

Peterhead will be in their traditional home colours of all-blue with the goalkeeper in orange.

Match Tickets

Peterhead do not operate a cash turnstile facility. The club ticket office is located in the car park adjacent to the main entrance at Balmoor Stadium.

Ticket prices are as follows:

Adult - £14

Concession - £7

U13s – Free if accompanied by an adult

Tickets will go on sale from 1pm today.

Live Streaming

Those unable to attend today’s game can watch the match live on Peterhead TV for £10. Coverage will begin at 14:45PM BST. Due to the English FA invoking UEFA Article 48,  today’s match is not available to viewers in England. The match can be purchased here.

East Fife TV Overseas Gold subscribers can watch the match for free as part of their regular subscription.

Matchday Programme

Peterhead have an online version of their matchday programme which can viewed online here free of charge.

Match Preview - Falkirk

We welcome Falkirk to the Locality Hub Bayview Stadium for our penultimate home game of the season. The visitors currently sit in 6^th position on 40 points. The previous meetings between the teams this season have seen the visitors come out on top on all three occasions.

Squad News

Scott Gallacher, Ross Dunlop, Ross Davidson, Connor McManus, Kevin Smith, Ryan Wallace and Mikey Cunningham all continue to miss out this week along with Leo Watson who picked up an injury in last week’s match at Firhill. While Danny Swanson, Danny Denholm and Ryan Blair will have their fitness assessed prior to kick off this afternoon.

Team Colours

East Fife will be in our traditional home colours of black/gold strips, black shorts and black stockings with the goalkeepers in all-blue.

Falkirk will be in their away colours of all-white with the goalkeeper in all-green.

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 BST. Due to the English FA invoking UEFA Article 48, we are unable to show today’s match to viewers in England. The match can be purchased here.

East Fife season ticket holders and East Fife TV Overseas Gold subscribers can watch the match for free as part of their regular subscription.

Matchday Catering

The stadium bar will be open to both sets of supporters from 12.15pm 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 17 of our matchday programme is available to purchase for £2. Please look out for our programme sellers around the stadium before the game.