Inverness Caledonian Thistle v East Fife – Preview by Oli Anderson
Sarens PSG Stadium | 
Saturday 27th September | 🕒 Kick-off: 3:00pm
⚔️ The Challenge Ahead
Tuesday night’s defeat is East Fife’s first in eight games, and in truth, it could not have come at a worst time, as this afternoon, we venture into the Highlands to play clear pre-season favourites for the William Hill League One Title, Inverness Caledonian Thistle. The squad will be looking for a huge reaction after the midweek defeat against League Two opposition.
Caley Thistle have won all six of their last games, and would be four points clear in the league already if it weren’t for their five point deduction at the start of the season.
📊 Form Guide
East Fife
- ❌1-2 vs Clyde (KDM Evolution Trophy)
- 🤝 1-1 vs Montrose (League 1)
- ✅ 2-1 vs Queen of the South (League 1)
Inverness Caledonian Thistle
- ✅ 6-0 vs Dundee B (KDM Evolution Trophy)
- ✅ 2-0 vs Queen of the South (League 1)
- ✅ 1-0 vs Cove Rangers (League 1)
📊 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
The two sides last met in 2020 during the closed-door season in the Scottish League Cup.
A second-half goal was enough to hand ICT the win in the Highlands.
🕰️ Upcoming Fixtures
- 4 October vs Cove Rangers
- 10 September vs Celtic B
- 18 September @ Alloa Athletic
🚑 Squad News
❌ Out
Injury: Adam Laaref (knee) and Alan Trouten (calf) miss out through injury.
✅ In
Ruairidh Adams returns to the squad after missing Tuesday night’s match against Clyde.
Sam Culbert may also be available, but a final decision won’t be taken until this morning.
🎟️ Match Tickets
Matchday Pricing for Saturday’s game can be found below. Tickets can be purchased online.
If purchased more than 3 hours before kick off
- Adults: £19
- Over 65s: £14
- 16-20 years: £14
- Under 16s: £8
If purchased after 12noon on Saturday
- Adults: £20
- Over 65s: £15
- 16-20 years: £15
- Under 16s: £8
Under 16s/Disabled Carer tickets are not available online but can be purchased from the Caledonian Stadium or over the phone.
Proof of entitlement is required for concessions tickets.
East Fife supporters will be in the South Stand, Section G and supporters should enter via turnstile 7.
🚗Car Parking
There is a £5 charge for cars and £10 for buses in the car park at the Sarens PSG Stadium.
📺 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 Oli Anderson.
👕 Club Colours
The Fifers will be in our awayl colours, wearing the JADA sponsored white away kit. The East Fife goalie will wear orange for the contest.
🧑⚖️ Match Officials
The referee for Saturday will be Cameron Stirling. His assistants running the lines are Douglas Ross and David Gallagher.
‘Mon the Fife! 🖤💛
