Kelty Hearts v East Fife – Preview by Oli Anderson
New Central Park, Kelty | 
Saturday 25th October | 🕒 Kick-off: 3:00pm
⚔️ The Challenge Ahead
East Fife started the second quarter last week, and the away draw with Alloa Athletic was a much better result than that which opened our League One campaign against Peterhead in August. Michael McKenna’s spot kick pulled an equaliser after a string off missed clearances let Alloa take the lead.
Today’s opposition Kelty Hearts are coming off the back of a strong result against Inverness Caledonian Thistle, though they could have perhaps hoped for a stronger performance after leading in the game 2-0 before being pegged back.
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 |
*Table does not show Hamilton Academical’s recent 6 point deduction.
Form Guide
East Fife
- 🤝1-1 vs Alloa Athletic (William Hill League 1)
- ✅5-3 vs Celtic B (KDM Evolution Trophy)
- ✅2-0 vs Cove Rangers (William Hill League 1)
Kelty Hearts
- 🤝2-2 vs Inverness Caledonian Thistle (William Hill League 1)
- ✅2-1 vs St. Mirren B (KDM Evolution Trophy)
- ❌0-2 vs Alloa Athletic (William Hill League 1)
🔁 Recent Encounters
East Fife have won both of our last games against Kelty, both by one goal margins. In the dark side of Fife, East Fife won 1-0 through a late Alan Trouten winner. At Bayview, it was another late winner, as Brian Easton netted in the 95th minute for the Methil Milan.
🕰️ Upcoming Fixtures
- 1st November vs Hamilton Academical
- 8th November @ Queen of the South
- 15th November vs Stenhousemuir
🚑 Squad News
❌ Out
Injury: Adam Laaref (knee) and Alan Trouten (calf) continue to miss out through injury.
Loan Recall:Sam Culbert has returned to his parent club Livingston for the time being.
✅ In
Nathan Austin, Tommy Goss and Brian Easton could all return to the squad this afternoon.
Under 20s players Jaiden Fairley and Hayden Wilson have been called up to the squad this weeks after training with the first team this week.
🎟️ Match Tickets
Electronic ticket sales are available via Fanbase, whilst pay at the gate options will be available on the day with cash and card payment accepted.
- Adults: £16
- Concession (Over 65/ Disabled/Carer): £14
- Under 16s: £5
- Under 12s: Free (accompanied by a paying adult)
Ground Entry & Spectating: North and South turnstiles are in use for this fixture. East Fife supporters are to access the ground via the North turnstiles, which are accessed via Kelty Community Centre. We would then ask EFFC supporters to accommodate areas within the North terracing/enclosure.
Turnstiles will open at 1:45pm.
📺 Live Streaming
The game can be viewed on East Fife TV for our international supporters, using a monthly or annual Gold Pass. Today’s commentators are Daniel Hughes and Oli Anderson.
There is no live streaming option for viewers within the UK/Ireland this weekend.
👕 Club Colours
The Fifers will be in our away colours, of the JADA-sponsored white shirt with white shorts and socks. Our goalkeeper will be in yellow for the clash.
Kelty will wear their home colours of maroon and white (maroon shirt and socks, with white shorts). The Kelty goalie will wear orange.
🧑⚖️ Match Officials
The referee for Saturday will be Connor Ashwood. His assistants running the lines are Sean Duff and Paul O’Neil.
🚗 Car Parking
EFFC supporters buses are to park at the North end of Main Street near the Community Centre. Supporters travelling by car are requested to utilise any vacant parking spaces in the Community Centre car park or park adjacent to the supporters’ buses.
Attention is drawn to Fife Council’s enforcement of the ban on pavement parking, with fines enforceable for vehicles found to be parked on a pavement.
‘Mon the Fife! 🖤💛
