Peterhead vs East Fife – Preview by Oli Anderson
Balmoor Stadium | 
Saturday 21st February | 🕒 Kick-off: 3:00pm
⚔️ The Challenge Ahead
East Fife could not carry the momentum of last Saturday’s win against Cove into the midweek game, as we came up short away at Hamilton. An early Oli Shaw goal proved to be the difference.
This weekend will be a tricky one as we venture north to play Peterhead. The Blue Toon have been a bit of a bogey side in recent years for the Fifers, with results favouring today’s hosts. We will hope for a change in fortune this afternoon.
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 are without a win against Peterhead since September 2024, when the Fifers won 2-0. Since then, East Fife have lost four, and drawn one against the Blue Toon, with three of those very narrow defeats (1-0).
🕰️ Upcoming Fixtures
- 28th February vs Alloa Athletic
- 7th March vs Hamilton Academical
- 14th March @ Kelty Hearts
🚑 Squad News
❌ Out
Injury: Adam Laaref, Nathan Austin, Brian Easton and Matty Rollo all miss today through injury. Jess Norey also misses out through illness. A handful of players will have their fitness assessed this morning.
✅In
Under 20s players Jaiden Fairley and James Linton are both in the squad for tonight’s game.
🎟️ Match Tickets
Adults: £17/15
Concessions £10/8
Under 16s £7/5
U10s £2/Free
Tickets can be purchased at the Ticket Office, or online. Prices below. Please note there is free parking at the stadium. Prices are Seated/Standing
🟡East Fife: Blocks D,E,F
Online: https://bit.ly/4s1wpXx
Live Streaming
The game can be viewed on East Fife TV for our international supporters, using a monthly or annual Gold Pass.
There is no live streaming option for viewers within the UK/Ireland.
👕 Club Colours
The Fifers will be in the Harley’s Taxis sponsored third kit, wearing the red shirt with black socks and shorts. The East Fife goalkeeper will wear orange.
🧑⚖️ Match Officials
The referee for this afternoon will be Greg Soutar, with his assistants running the lines being Elliott Husband Powton and Jamie Andrews.
‘Mon the Fife! 
