East Fife vs Hamilton Academical – Preview by Oli Anderson
MGM Timber Bayview Stadium, Methil | 
Saturday 7th March | 🕒 Kick-off: 3:00pm
⚔️ The Challenge Ahead
Today sees us back at the MGM Timber Bayview Stadium to host Hamilton Academical. Victory over Cove here no feels like a distant memory. Alloa came out victorious last weekend, as the Fifers couldn’t recover from a poor start to the game.
This week will prove to be another challenging game as we host Hamilton who come into the game on the back of a 1-0 defeat to Stenhousemuir midweek. Today is an excellent opportunity to put those woes behind us and finish the season strongly.
Please note that there will be a minute’s applause prior to kick off for Honorary Director Denis Nicol.
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
Oli Shaw grabbed the only goal of the game when the sides met last month at Broadwood.
The last meeting at Bayview saw the a share of the points with Shaw cancelling out Andy Munro’s opener.
🕰️ Upcoming Fixtures
- 14th March @ Kelty Hearts
- 21st March @ Queen of the South
- 28th March v Stenhousemuir (2pm KO)
🚑 Squad News
❌ Out
Adam Laaref, Jess Norey, Alan Trouten, Matty Rollo, David Wilson and Liam Newton all miss out through injury today.
🎟️ 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
⚫Hamilton Academical: 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.
Hamilton will be in their away colours of white and green with the goalkeeper in black and green.
🧑⚖️ Match Officials
The referee for Saturday will be Iain Snedden. His assistants running the lines are Gordon McCabe and James McCluskey.
The Fun Bits
Club Bar: The club bar will be open from 12.15pm. Our downstairs bar has been refurbished and will be open tomorrow. We invite you to join us for a drink (or several!) before kick-off. Today’s hospitality guests of honour are Jim McLaren and Kenny Halley
The Bayview – Issue #18 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! 
