East Fife vs Peterhead – Preview by Oli Anderson
MGM Timber Bayview Stadium, Methil | 
Saturday 11th April | 🕒 Kick-off: 3:00pm
⚔️ The Challenge Ahead
We will be looking to bounce back from last week’s defeat at the hands of Montrose as today we host Peterhead in our penultimate home league game of the season. We sit six points clear of ninth place, with four games to go, so it is important that we recover from a challenging result after what was in large spells a convincing performance against Montrose.
Our opposition did not play last weekend, due to their opponents’ involvement in the final of the KDM Evolution Trophy. So, Peterhead’s last game was two weeks ago, when they played Alloa Athletic. Two quickfire goals from Kieran Shanks saw them turnaround a half time deficit to defeat the Wasps.
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
East Fife have failed to beat Peterhead this season and are on a six-game drought without a win against the Blue Toon, with the last victory coming in September 2024.
The highland side have proved to be a bogey team for East Fife. Breaking that hoodoo today would get the monkey off the back, and also all but secure safety in the division for next season.
🕰️ Upcoming Fixtures
- 18th April @ Alloa Athletic
- 25th April vs Inverness Caledonian Thistle
- 2nd May @ Cove Rangers
🚑 Squad News
❌ Out
Injury: Adam Laaref (knee), Jess Norey (illness), Alan Trouten (calf), Liam Newton (Achilles), Matty Rollo (back) and Myles Gaffney (foot) are all likely to continue to miss out today through injury.
We are also without Ruairidh Adams who has been recalled by parent club Dundee United.
✅ In
David Wilson returns to the squad 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
⚫Peterhead: Sections 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 commentators are Daniel Hughes and Oli Anderson.
👕 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.
The Blue Toon will be in all blue, with their goalkeeper in green.
🧑⚖️ Match Officials
The referee for Saturday will be Iain Snedden. His assistants will be Alastair Mather and Duncan McLullich.
The Fun Bits
Today’s Hospitality Guest of Honour is Gordon Durie.
Club Bar: The Bayview Bar at 12.15pm today. We invite you to join us for a drink (or several!) before kick-off. Due to sold out hospitality, only the downstairs Bayview bar will be open to supporters.
The Bayview – Issue #20: 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! 
