Arbroath v East Fife – Preview by Oli Anderson
Gayfield Park | 
Tuesday 13th January| 🕒 Kick-off: 7:45pm
⚔️ The Challenge Ahead
East Fife return to KDM Evolution Trophy action this evening, as we visit Arbroath to play our last 16 tie.
We have been struggling for form as of late if truth be told, with our last win coming in this competition last month, when we defeated Elgin City 3-2. Three consecutive league defeats have followed, though this could be an opportunity this evening to break the run.
Arbroath have had a fantastic opening half of the season. They sit third in the championship; seven points clear of Ayr in fourth. They have also progressed in the Scottish Cup, at our expense
📊 Form Guide
East Fife
- ❌ 1-0 vs Peterhead (League 1)
- ❌ 1-0 vs Kelty Hearts (League 1)
- ❌ 5-0 vs Stenhousemuir (League 1)
Arbroath
- 🤝 1-1 vs Airdrieonians (Championship)
- ❌ 1-0 vs St Johnstone (Championship)
- ✅ 3-2 vs Raith Rovers (Championship)
Upcoming Fixtures
- 20th January vs ICT (7:45pm Kick Off)
- 24th January vs Queen of the South (3pm Kick Off)
- 31st January vs Montrose (3pm Kick Off)
🚑 Squad News
❌ Out
Injury: Adam Laaref, Jess Norey and Nathan Austin all miss out through injury.
Alan Trouten is nearing a return but may not make the squad until next week’s match against Inverness.
Brian Easton joins the injury list after picking up a knock against Stenhousemuir at the weekend.
A couple of other players will have their fitness assessed before kick off.
Cup Tied: Jack Healy is unavailable having already played for East Kilbride in this competition.
✅ In
Mamadou Bah returns from suspension.
New signing Robbie Hemfrey will also be available for the game.
Match Tickets
Ticket Prices for this evening can be seen below. Tickets can be purchased on the Arbroath website
Adult: £15
Concession: £10
Under 12s: £5
📺 Live Streaming
The game can be viewed on East Fife TV for our international supporters, using a monthly or annual Gold Pass. Today’s commentator is Daniel Hughes.
There is no live streaming option for viewers within the UK/Ireland this evening.
Please note, the rights for live streaming domestically are granted exclusively to the home club.
👕 Club Colours
The Fifers will be in our MPH Group sponsored home kit wearing the black and white shirt with black shorts and white socks. Our goalkeeper will be in yellow for the clash.
Arbroath will be in their traditional colours of an all maroon strip, with the goalkeeper in all grey.
🧑⚖️ Match Official
The referee for Saturday will be Lewis Hogarth. His assistants running the lines are Colin Drummond and Duncan McLullich
‘Mon the Fife! 🖤💛
