We’re delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Finlay Pollock on loan from Heart of Midlothian until the end of the season.
17-year-old Finlay made his debut for the Tynecastle side in April last year as a second half substitute before signing his first professional deal with the club in the summer. Finlay featured in all 4 of Hearts Premier Sports Cup matches this season, scoring his first senior goal in a 2-0 victory against Stirling Albion.
Finlay will meet up with the squad at training this week ahead of Saturday’s match against Montrose.
Welcome to Bayview Finlay!
Aaron Dunsmore has joined League 2 side Stirling Albion on loan until the end of the season.
Aaron asked for the loan move and the club granted his request. Aaron has scored 16 goals in 158 appearances for the club after first signing on in July 2017.
Best of luck Dunsy!
We travel to the Falkirk Stadium this afternoon to face Falkirk for the 3rd meeting between the side this season. The visitors currently sit in 5th position on 33 points.
Please note, there will be a minutes silence prior to kick off this afternoon to remember former Falkirk player Doug Baillie was passed away recently.
Squad News
Manager Stevie Crawford confirmed that there were no fresh injuries to report this week, but Ryan Wallace could make a welcome return to the squad having missed that week’s match.
Long-term absentees Connor McManus (groin strain), Scott Gallacher (dislocated finger) and Ross Davidson (broken foot) remain unavailable this week however Connor McManus could return to training this week.
Mikey Cunningham continues to build up his fitness after an ankle 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.
Falkirk will be in their traditional home colours of navy strips, white shorts, and red stockings with the goalkeeper in pink.
Match Tickets
Tickets for today’s match can be purchased online here. East Fife supporters will be housed in the North Stand Blacks E & F. Tickets can be presented digitally or printed at home. A cash only gate will be available from 2pm at turnstiles 11/12 however supporters are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets in advance. All seating in the North Stand is unreserved.
Ticket prices are as follows:
Adults - £18
Concessions* - £11
Under 16s** - £6
Under 12s – Free***
*Over 65s and full-time students/unemployed/ambulant disables. Proof of eligibility may be requested
**Proof of age may be requested
***Max 3 per adult
Live Streaming
Those unable to attend today’s game can watch the match live on Falkirk TV for £13. Coverage will begin at 14:00PM BST with commentary beginning at 15:00PM. Due to UEFA blocked hours this match is not available to viewers in England. The match can be purchased here.
East Fife TV Overseas Gold Subscribers can watch the match live on East Fife TV. Commentator this afternoon is Liam Anderson.
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.