Montrose v East Fife – Preview by Oli Anderson
Links Park | 
Saturday 4th April 2026 | 🕒 Kick-off: 3:00pm
⚔️ The Challenge Ahead
East Fife came from two goals down last Saturday, to salvage a draw with Stenhousemuir, with Andy Munro and Nathan Austin both finding the scoresheet against the Warriors.
Today’s opposition, Montrose did not play last weekend, with their most recent result being a 1-1 draw with Peterhead in the highlands a fortnight ago. Blair Lyons scored first for the Gable Endies, before Peterhead equalised in the second half.
📈 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
- 🤝2-2 vs Stenhousemuir (William Hill League 1)
- 🤝2-2 vs Queen of the South (William Hill League 1)
- 🤝1-1 vs Kelty Hearts (William Hill League 1)
Montrose
- 🤝1-1 vs Montrose (William Hill League 1)
- ✅5-4 vs Alloa Athletic (William Hill League 1)
- ❌1-3 Inverness Caledonian Thistle (William Hill League 1)
🔁 Recent Encounters
East Fife have failed to beat Montrose in all three games so far this season. We drew the first encounter and have been on the wrong side of the scoreline in both games since. We were unlucky not to secure at least a draw in both of the subsequent games; however, we left them empty handed (2-1, and 3-2 defeats).
🕰️ Upcoming Fixtures
- 111th April vs Peterhead
- 18th April @ Alloa Athletic
- 25th April vs Inverness Caledonian Thistle
🚑 Squad News
❌ Out
Injury: Adam Laaref (knee), Jess Norey (illness), Alan Trouten (calf), Liam Newton (Achilles), Matty Rollo (back), David Wilson (thigh) and Myles Gaffney (ankle) all miss out through injury today.
✅ In
Ruairidh Adams returns from international duty.
U20s players Jaiden Fairley and James Linton have been called up ahead of the contest.
🎟️ Match Tickets
Entry is by TICKET here:
Prices for Links Park can be viewed below:
Adults £20 (£18 if purchased online)
Concessions £12 (£10 if purchased online)
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 Daniel Hughes.
There is no live streaming option for viewers within the UK/Ireland this weekend.
👕 Club Colours
East Fife are in the white JADA sponsored away kit. The East Fife goalkeeper will be in all orange.
Montrose will wear all Blue, with their goalkeeper in black.
🧑⚖️ Match Official
The referee for Saturday will be Joel Kennedy. His assistants running the lines are Paul McAvinue and Calum Haswell.
‘Mon the Fife! 🖤💛
