We welcome Queen’s Park to the Locality Hub Bayview Stadium this afternoon for the 3rd meeting between the side this season. The visitors currently sit in 4th position on 35 points. The two previous meetings between the sides this season have ended in 1-1 draws.
Squad News
Long-term absentees Connor McManus (groin strain), Scott Gallacher (broken finger) and Ross Davidson (broken foot) remain unavailable this week.
The remainder of the squad all took part in training this week however 2 players will have their fitness assessed before the game.
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
Queen’s Park will be in their away colours of blue strips, orange shorts and blue stockings, with the goalkeeper in all 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 BST. Due to UEFA blocked hours this match is not available to viewers in England. Commentator this afternoon is Liam Anderson. The match can be purchased here.
Matchday Catering
The stadium bar will be open to both sets of supporters from 12.30pm 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 13 of our matchday programme is available to purchase for £2. Please look out for our programme sellers around the stadium before the game.
Lewis Anderson has joined East of Scotland 1st Division side Whitburn Juniors on loan until the end of the season.
18-year-old Lewis joined the club in the summer from Fife Elite FA having previously coming through the youth ranks at Hearts and Dundee United. Lewis has made 4 first-team appearances this season and has been a regular started for the Under 20s side with 4 goals in 13 appearances. He also captained the Under 18s team in the Scottish FA Youth cup earlier this season.
Whitburn currently sit in 3rd position in EOS Conference X, 2 points behind leaders Armadale Thistle but with a game in hand. Next up for Whitburn is a home league match against bottom side Bathgate Thistle.
Good luck Lewis!
Tickets are now available online for our match on Saturday 19th February 2022 when we welcome Queen's Park FC to Bayview.
Jamie Allan has left East Fife after requesting to be released from his contract, ending his association with the club which spanned over a decade.
Jamie started his footballing career with East Fife Junior Supporters Club (now East Fife Community Football Club) as a goalkeeper before transitioning into a midfield role. He progressed through the age groups at EFJSC before signing for the Under 20s side in 2019 and captaining them in their inaugural Lowland Development League campaign. Jamie was also voted the Supporters’ Club Under 20s Player of the Year for season 2019/20.
Jamie spent the first half of this season on loan at Linlithgow Rose before being recalled in January but has now re-joined Linlithgow on a permanent contract.
We would like to thank Jamie for all his efforts while at the club and wish him all the best for the future.
We travel to the Indodrill stadium this afternoon to face Alloa Athletic. Alloa currently sit in 7th position in cinch League One on 25 points.
Squad News
Stewart Murdoch returns to the squad this weekend after injury with Danny Swanson and Ross Dunlop also in contention after coming through last weekend’s match with no adverse reaction.
Mikey Cunningham continued his comeback from injury by featuring in last night’s Under 20s match
Cammy Dow (cracked ribs), Ross Davidson (broken foot), Scott Gallacher (broken finger) and Connor McManus (groin strain) all miss out again through injury.
Team Colours
East Fife will be in our away colours of green & white stripes, white shorts and white stockings with the goalkeeper in blue.
Alloa will be in their traditional home colours of black & gold hoops, black shorts and black & gold stockings with the goalkeeper in fluorescent blue.
Match Tickets
Tickets for today’s match are available to buy online here ahead of the game. Tickets can be presented digitally or printed at home.
Ticket prices are as follows:
Adults - £18
Over 65s - £10
Under 16s - £4
Live Streaming
Those unable to attend today’s game can watch the match live on Wasps TV for £18. The stream can be purchased here. Due to UEFA blocked hours this match is not available to viewers in England. East Fife TV Overseas Gold Subscribers can watch the game live on East Fife TV.
Matchday Programme
Today’s matchday programme can be viewed free or a hard copy purchased online here for £3.
East Fife Football Club is delighted to announce that Kevin Smith has been awarded a testimonial for his 8 years service at Bayview.
The testimonial committee are planning a series of events between now and September 2022 and full details will be announced over the coming weeks.
There will be lots of opportunities for fans to show their appreciation to our Club Captain culminating in a gala dinner later this year and featuring a very special fans game in May.
Congratulation Kev!