East Fife vs Inverness Caledonian Thistle – Preview by Oli Anderson
MGM Timber Bayview Stadium, Methil | 
Saturday 25th April | 🕒 Kick-off: 3:00pm
⚔️ The Challenge Ahead
We have reached the final home league game of the season, although this one could be the most important so far, with the result having huge ramifications on the league no matter which way it goes. We host Inverness Caledonian Thistle at the MGM Timber Bayview Stadium, where a victory for the visitors would guarantee them the William Hill League 1 Title this afternoon. Should Stenhousemuir fail to win today, Inverness would also make it over the line no matter the outcome.
For East Fife, a win is vital to secure safety in the division. However, should Hamilton Accies lose today, a draw would secure safety ahead of the final game of the season.
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 Encounters
We have failed to beat Inverness this season, losing on all three occasions t in the league, and have failed to score against the league leaders since September. However, the players know the magnitude of the upcoming game, so will be giving it their all to get over the line.
🕰️ Upcoming Fixtures
- 2nd May @ Cove Rangers
🚑 Squad News
❌ Out
Injury: Adam Laaref (knee), Jess Norey (illness), Alan Trouten (calf), Matty Rollo (back), and Liam Newton (Achilles) all miss out today through injury.
Doubtful: Reis Peggie also looks likely to miss out
🎟️ Match Tickets
Please note there are no matchday ticket sales today, and due to the larger crowd expected, we advise that you arrive early to the ground ahead of kick off.
❗Full and half-season tickets are valid for today’s match.
🟡East Fife: Sections A–D
⚫Inverness: Sections H, J &K
Turnstiles will be open from 2.00pm this afternoon.
Live Streaming
For viewers outside the UK and Ireland, the game can be viewed on East Fife TV this afternoon via monthly or annual Gold Pass.
Today’s commentator is Daniel Hughes.
👕 Club Colours
The Fifers will be in our traditional colours, of the MPH Group sponsored Black and gold home shirt with black shorts and socks. Our goalkeeper will be in yellow for the clash.
Caley will be in their home colours of a blue and red striped shirt with blue shorts and socks., with their goalkeeper in green.
🧑⚖️ Match Officials
The referee for Saturday will be Alastair Grieve. His assistants running the lines are Gordon Crawford and Harry Bruce.
The Fun Bits
Today’s Hospitality Guest of Honour is Ian Printy.
Club Bar: The Bayview Bar will open at 12.15pm today. We invite you to join us for a drink (or several!) before kick-off. The Bayview Bar will be open today exclusively for East Fife supporters.
The Bayview – Issue #21: 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! 
