East Fife vs Queen of the South – Preview by Oli Anderson
MGM Timber Bayview Stadium, Methil | 
Saturday 24th January | 🕒 Kick-off: 3:00pm
⚔️ The Challenge Ahead
East Fife continue to struggle for form, as another defeat on Tuesday night sees play-offs slip further from our grasp. Today however, we have a chance to rectify that as we host Queen of the South. Tuesday’s result marks five consecutive defeats for the club, as we endure our longest dry spell in front of goal too. We have failed to find the net in each of those defeats, but there is hope that this can change today.
Queen of the South have had some impressive results in their last six games, most notably defeating Dunfermline in the KDM Evolution Trophy before Christmas. The other standout result is their 4-1 dismantling of Hamilton Accies. Their recent defeats have all come away from home but were both against strong opposition in League Leaders Stenhousemuir (2-0) and Championship outfit Raith Rovers (1-0).
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
East Fife won 2-1 when the sides met at Bayview at the beginning of the season, but when the Fifers travelled to Dumfries, Queen of the South ran out comfortable 3-0 winners.
🕰️ Upcoming Fixtures
- 31st January vs Montrose
- 7th February @ Inverness Caledonian Thistle
- 14th February vs Cove Rangers
🚑 Squad News
❌ Out
Adam Laaref, Jess Norey, Brian Easton and Nathan Austin all remain out through injury.
🎟️ 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
⚫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.
👕 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 orange.
Queen of the South will wear their traditional colours of a blue shirt with white shorts and blue socks, with the goalkeeper in turquoise.
🧑⚖️ Match Officials
The referee for Saturday will be Sean Murdoch. His assistants running the lines are Chris Gentles and Harry Bruce.
The Fun Bits
Club Bar: The club bar will be open from 12.15pm. We invite you to join us for a drink (or several!) before kick-off. 
Today’s Hospitality Guest of Honour is Paul Burt. Supporters are welcome to meet him in the lounge after the game.
The Bayview – Issue #14 A Bumper 48-page issue of The Bayview will be on sale outside the ground, in the club shop and online for £4. 
Club Shop: Open from 1:45 pm
Half-Time Draw Tickets: Available for £1
‘Mon the Fife! 
