East Fife vs Alloa Athletic – Preview by Oli Anderson
MGM Timber Bayview Stadium, Methil | 
Saturday 28th February | 🕒 Kick-off: 3:00pm
⚔️ The Challenge Ahead
Today sees us return to the MGM Timber Bayview Stadium to host Alloa Athletic. The last week has been tricky for the Fifers, with two consecutive defeats, losing our potential momentum after beating Cove a fortnight ago. The defeats were firstly 1-0 to Hamilton Accies, and most recently a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Peterhead. This week will prove to be another challenging game as we host Alloa Athletic. In recent outings, games have been close, with East Fife just coming up short in both games, losing 1-0 at home, while drawing in Clackmannanshire.
William Hill League One Table
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Current form | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Inverness |
36 | 21 | 11 | 4 | DWWDW | 69 |
| 2 |
 Stenhousemuir |
36 | 18 | 13 | 5 | WDLWW | 67 |
| 3 |
 Queen of the South |
36 | 14 | 12 | 10 | DWDDW | 54 |
| 4 |
 Alloa Athletic |
36 | 15 | 8 | 13 | WLWLL | 53 |
| 5 |
 Peterhead |
36 | 12 | 7 | 17 | LLDLL | 43 |
| 6 |
 Montrose |
36 | 11 | 9 | 16 | LLLDL | 42 |
| 7 |
 Cove Rangers |
36 | 9 | 11 | 16 | WLWWD | 38 |
| 8 |
 East Fife |
36 | 9 | 9 | 18 | LWLDD | 36 |
| 9 |
 Hamilton Academical |
36 | 16 | 7 | 13 | LWWWL | 34 |
| 10 |
 Kelty Hearts |
36 | 6 | 11 | 19 | DWLLW | 29 |
🔁 Recent Encounter
Michael McKenna scored for the Fifers when the sides last met in October in a 1-1 draw.
🕰️ Upcoming Fixtures
- 28th February vs Alloa Athletic
- 7th March vs Hamilton Academical
- 14th March @ Kelty Hearts
🚑 Squad News
❌ Out
Adam Laaref, Jess Norey, Alan Trouten, Matty Rollo, David Wilson and Liam Newton all miss out through injury today.
✅In
Nathan Austin and Brian Easton could return from injury.
Myles Gaffney has signed on loan from Annan Athletic and is available for selection this afternoon.
🎟️ Match Tickets
Tickets (online purchase encouraged):
- Adults: £20
- Over 65s: £16
- Under 16s: £5
❗Full and half-season tickets are valid for today’s match.
🟡East Fife: Sections A–D
⚫Alloa Athletic: Sections H+J
Turnstiles will be open from 2.00pm this afternoon.
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.
👕 Club Colours
East Fife will be in the MPH Group sponsored home kit, wearing the black and gold shirt with black shorts and socks. The Fife goalkeeper will wear blue.
Alloa Athletic will be in white with their goalkeeper in purple.
🧑⚖️ Match Officials
The referee for Saturday will be Lewis Hogarth. His assistants running the lines are Craig Ferguson and Brian Christie.
The Fun Bits
Club Bar: The club bar will be open from 12.15pm. We invite you to join us for a drink (or several!) before kick-off. Today’s hospitality Guest of Honour is Graham Honeyman.
The Bayview – Issue #17 A 44-page issue of The Bayview will be on sale outside the ground, in the club shop and online for £3. 
Club Shop: Open from 1:45 pm
Half-Time Draw Tickets: Available for £1
‘Mon the Fife! 
