Queen of the South v East Fife – Preview by Oli Anderson
Palmerston Park | 
Saturday 21st March 2026 | 🕒 Kick-off: 3:00pm
⚔️ The Challenge Ahead
A score draw with Kelty Hearts last weekend leaves the Fifers clear of the relegation zone heading into the final quarter. Though it really is crunch time, and East Fife are under no illusions that we’d need a vast improvement in the final quarter to ensure safety.
Today’s opposition, Queen of the South will be up for the challenge, looking to make it 3 consecutive wins against the Fifers. The Queens are now unbeaten in their last two games. Last Saturday’s victory showed Peter Murphy’s men’s character, as they fame from a goal down to win 3-1 away to Hamilton.
📈 William Hill League One Table
📊 Form Guide
East Fife
- 🤝1-1 vs Kelty Hearts (William Hill League 1)
- ❌0-3 vs Hamilton Academical (William Hill League 1)
- ❌0-2 vs Alloa Athletic (William Hill League 1)
Queen of the South
- ✅3-1 vs Hamilton Academical (William Hill League 1)
- 🤝1-1 vs Stenhousemuir (William Hill League 1)
- ❌0-2 vs Peterhead (William Hill League 1)
🔁 Recent Encounters
East Fife have lost the last two meetings between the sides, with a heavy 8-1 aggregate scoreline. However, East Fife did come out victorious the first time the sides met at the start of the season.
🕰️ Upcoming Fixtures
- 28th March vs Stenhousemuir (2pm KO)
- 4th April @ Montrose
- 11th April vs Peterhead
🚑 Squad News
❌ Out
Adam Laaref (knee), Jess Norey (illness), Alan Trouten (calf), Liam Newton (achillies), Matty Rollo (back) and Mamadou Bah (ankle) all continue to miss out this weekend.
✅ In
Under 20s players Jaiden Fairley and James Linton remain with the first team squad this weekend.
🎟️ Match Tickets
Electronic ticket sales are available via Queen of the South’s ticketing page
- Adults: £20
- Concessions: £12
- Under 16s: £5
Proof of eligibility is required for concession tickets.
East Fife fans will be housed in Sections 7-9 of the BDS Digital Stand
📺 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 commentary on today’s game.
There is no live streaming option for viewers within the UK/Ireland this weekend.
👕 Club Colours
The Fifers will be in our home colours of the MPH-sponsored black and gold stop, black shorts and black short, with the goalkeeper in yellow.
🧑⚖️ Match Official
The referee for Saturday will be Daniel Graves. His assistants running the lines are Jamie Andrews and Steven Spence.
‘Mon the Fife! 🖤💛
