East Fife vs Kilmarnock “B” – Preview by Oli Anderson
📍 MGM Timber Bayview Stadium, Methil
🗓️ Tuesday 26th August | Kick-off: 7:45pm
⚔️ The Challenge Ahead
East Fife return to KDM Evolution Trophy action this evening, as we host Kilmarnock B at the MGM Timber Bayview Stadium.
East Fife have found themselves in a purple patch of form, with three consecutive wins in all competitions. This run started following our victory over Heart of Midlothian B in this competition a fortnight ago, so East Fife will be striving to keep this up with a victory against Killie B.
Kilmarnock performed well in the opening match against Edinburgh City despite going down to 10 men early on but eventually lost the match 1-0.
📊 Form Guide
East Fife
- ✅ 2-1 vs Kelty Hearts (League One)
- ✅ 2-1 vs Hamilton Academical (League One)
- ✅ 4-1 vs Heart of Midlothian B (Challenge Cup)
Kilmarnock B
- ❌ 1-0 Edinburgh City (KDM Evolution Trophy)
🕰️ Upcoming Fixtures
- 30 August vs Stenhousemuir @ Ochilview
- 6 September vs Dumbarton @ MGM Timber Bayview Stadium
- 13 September vs Queen of the South @ MGM Timber Bayview Stadium.
🚑 Squad News
❌ Out
Injury: Alan Trouten (Calf) and Adam Laaref (Knee) both miss out today.
Cup Tied:Ruairidh Adams is unavailable due to having played the opening fixture with Dundee United B.
✅ In
Available: Matty Rollo returns from injury and is available for selection. Despite his sending off on Saturday, Brian Easton will also be available, with his 2-game suspension applying for league games only.
Under 20s Players: Kobie Thomson remains part of the first team squad for tonight’s match.
🎟️ Match Tickets
Tickets (online purchase encouraged):
- Adults: £15
- Over 65s: £10
- Under 16s: £5
❗Season tickets are not valid for our KDM Evolution Cup campaign. Please note there is no community gate tonight.
🟡East Fife: Sections A–D
⚫Kilmarnock B: Sections G-H
Turnstiles will be open from 6.45pm this evening.
📺 Live Streaming
The game can be viewed on East Fife TV for our international supporters, using a monthly or annual Gold Pass. PPV is also available worldwide for tonight’s game. Today’s commentators will be Daniel Hughes and Oli Anderson.
👕 Club Colours
The Fifers will be in our Harley’s Taxis sponsored third kit, wearing the red kit with black shorts and socks. Our goalkeeper will be in yellow for the clash.
🧑⚖️ Match Officials
The referee for tonight’s match will be Stewart Luke. His assistants running the lines are Brian Christie and Steven McLelland.
🍻 The Fun Bits
- 🍺 Club Bar: Open from 6:15 pm. Enjoy a drink (or several!) before kick-off
- 📖 The Bayview – Issue #4: 52-page bumper edition covering Kelty and Kilmarnock B games – £4. On sale outside the ground, in the club shop, and online
- 🏪 Club Shop: Open from 6:30 pm
- 🎟️ Half-Time Draw Tickets: Available for £1
‘Mon the Fife! 🖤💛
