East Fife vs Queen of the South – Preview by Oli Anderson
MGM Timber Bayview Stadium, Methil | 
Saturday 13th September | 🕒 Kick-off: 3:00pm
⚔️ The Challenge Ahead
With our unbeaten streak still intact, this week we welcome Peter Murphy’s Queen of the South side to Methil for match week 6 of the William Hill League 1 season. After narrowly missing out in the play-offs last season, Queens will be looking to go one better this year. They currently sit in top spot though there are only three points separate first and sixth place.
📊 Form Guide
East Fife
- 🤝1-1 vs Dumbarton (KDM Evolution Trophy)
- 🤝1-1 vs Stenhousemuir (League One)
- ✅3-2 vs Kilmarnock B (KDM Evolution Trophy)
Queen of the South
- ✅2-1 vs Rangers B (KDM Evolution Trophy)
- ✅2-1 vs Kelty Hearts (League One)
- ✅3-1 vs Clyde (KDM Evolution Trophy)
🔁 Recent Encounters
- East Fife have won two of the sides’ last three meetings, both of which were competitive affairs: 2-0 in the Challenge Cup in 2018 at Bayview, and a penalty shootout win in League Cup in 2023 at Palmerston following a 0-0 draw.
- QoS won a pre-season friendly at Bayview back in 2019.
🕰️ Upcoming Fixtures
- 20 September vs Montrose @ MGM Timber Bayview Stadium
- 23 September vs Clyde @ New Douglas Park
- 27 September vs Inverness Caley Thistle @ The Sarens PSG Stadium
🚑 Squad News
❌ Out
Injury: Adam Laaref (Knee) is the only confirmed injury absence today.
Suspension: The 2024/25 League 2 PFA Team of the Year centre half pairing Brian Easton and Andy Munro both miss out through suspension, however both will be available again next week.
✅ In
Available: Ruairidh Adams returns from international duty and is available for selection.
Possible: Alan Trouten and Liam Newton may be available for today’s game but a final decision hasn’t yet been taken.
🎟️ Match Tickets
Tickets (online purchase encouraged):
- Adults: £15
- Over 65s: £10
- Under 16s: £5
❗Season tickets are valid for today’s match. Anyone still to collect their Season Ticket can do so from the club shop before kick-off.
🟡East Fife: Sections A–D
⚫Queen of the South: Sections G-H
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 this weekend.
👕 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.
🧑⚖️ Match Officials
The referee for today’s match will be Josh Hay. His assistants running the lines are Alastair Taylor and Steven Spence.
🍻 The Fun Bits
💛Today’s Guest of Honour is Barrie Moffat. Fans are welcome to meet him post-match in the club bar.
🍺 Club Bar: Open from 12:15 pm. Enjoy a drink (or several!) before kick-off- 📖 The Bayview – Issue #6 A Bumper 48-page issue of The Bayview will be on sale outside the ground, in the club shop and online. The programme features an interview with Sam Culbert and is on sale for £3.
- 🏪 Club Shop: Open from 1:45 pm
- 🎟️ Half-Time Draw Tickets: Available for £1
‘Mon the Fife! 🖤💛
