Montrose v East Fife – Preview by Oli Anderson
Links Park | 
Saturday 22nd November | 🕒 Kick-off: 3:00pm
⚔️ The Challenge Ahead
East Fife came out on top of a battle with Stenhousemuir last weekend, beating the Warriors 1-0 at the MGM Timber Bayview Stadium. It was a fantastic result for East Fife in what was a very tricky game of football.
We now have to turn our attention to William Hill League 1 action, as we travel into Angus to play Montrose today. The Gable Endies are without a win in their last 6, so this is a real opportunity for the Fifers to build up some momentum.
📈 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 |
📊 Form Guide
East Fife
- ✅1-0 vs Stenhousemuir (William Hill League 1)
- ✅3-0 vs Edinburgh City (KDM Evolution Trophy)
- ❌0-1 vs Queen of the South (William Hill League 1)
Montrose
- 🤝4-4 vs Hibernian B (KDM Evolution Trophy)
- 🤝1-1 vs Peterhead (William Hill League 1)
- ❌0-4 vs Alloa Athletic (William Hill League 1)
🔁 Recent Encounters
East Fife and Montrose drew 1-1 when the sides met at the MGM Timber Bayview Stadium in September. Brian Easton scored early, though Graham Webster’s reply on the 30-minute mark secured a share of the points.
🕰️ Upcoming Fixtures
- 19th November vs Arbroath
- 6th December vs Inverness Caledonian Thistle
- 9/10th December @ Elgin City
🚑 Squad News
❌ Out
Injury: Adam Laaref and Ewan McLeod both miss out through injury
✅ In
Ruairidh Adams is back in the squad today.
U20s players Jaiden Fairley, Hayden Wilson, James Linton & Daniel Bell have all been called up ahead of the contest.
🎟️ Match Tickets
Entry is by TICKET ONLY which MUST be purchased ONLINE in advance. These tickets are available here:
For the avoidance of doubt there will be no cash facilities available for AWAY fans. Please do not travel if you have not purchased a ticket in advance. Prices for Links Park can be viewed below:
Adults £18
Concessions £10
U12’s* £5 (must be accompanied by an adult)
STADIUM ENTRY
Away supporters should approach Links Park via Union Street/Union Row and enter the stadium from the AWAY turnstiles located at the East end of the stadium.
Turnstiles will open 1 hour prior to kick-off time and will remain open until 15 minutes after the match commences.
SEATING
Seating for away fans will be available on a first come basis in Section A of the Brian J Keith Stand. Stewards will be on hand to assist you find these sections if required.
PARKING
There is limited parking at Links Park Stadium which is available on a first come service, and fans should therefore ensure they allow plenty of time for finding alternative parking in the surrounding streets.
STADIUM CATERING
Phyllis’s Pie Huts (Home & Away) will be open 1 hour prior to kick-off and will accept both card and cash payments.
📺 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 Lee Gillies.
There is no live streaming option for viewers within the UK/Ireland this weekend.
👕 Club Colours
East Fife are in the red Harley’s Taxi’s sponsored third kit, wearing white shorts and socks with the red shirt. The East Fife goalkeeper will be in all yellow.
Montrose will wear all Blue, with their goalkeeper in Green.
🧑⚖️ Match Official
The referee for Saturday will be Duncan William. His assistants running the lines are Craig Macrae and Cameron Telfer.
‘Mon the Fife! 🖤💛
