Cove Rangers vs East Fife Match Summary & Live ScoreMatch Summary & Live Score
1st Half1 - 0
25
C. Ballantyne
was cautioned
37
E. McLeod
was cautioned
41
D. Oladipo
scored for Cove Rangers
43
L. Bisland
was cautioned
2nd Half1 - 1
69
M. Gaffney
scored for East Fife
76
J. Chalmers
was cautioned
87
J. Healy
was cautioned
Cove Rangers welcome East Fife to Balmoral Stadium on 10 October 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing Scotland Division 1 schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.
Cove Rangers generally use a balanced tactical approach.
East Fife often look to limit space for opponents.
Recent Form
Cove Rangers
DLLLD
East Fife
DLLDD
Cove Rangers are struggling badly and finding it hard to turn things around. This could start to affect confidence within the squad.
Also, East Fife are under pressure after a string of poor results. It will be important for them to respond quickly in upcoming fixtures.
Recent Form Home/Away
Cove Rangers (Home)
DLDWD
East Fife (Away)
DDDLD
Cove Rangers are significantly more effective at home than on their travels.
There is little difference in East Fife's performance across venues.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Cove Rangers
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East Fife
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Cove Rangers have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. Defensive frailties could be costly.
Likewise, East Fife are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Cove Rangers (Home)
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East Fife (Away)
--+-+
A huge contrast in clean sheet potential, heavily favouring home games for Cove Rangers.
A rare pattern, with East Fife defending far better away from home.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Cove Rangers
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East Fife
-++-+
Cove Rangers have had some open matches, while others have remained tight. Much depends on the opponent.
However, East Fife have often featured in open games with several goals. Chances tend to be created at both ends.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Cove Rangers (Home)
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East Fife (Away)
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Only small differences appear in Cove Rangers's match tempo home versus away.
East Fife's fixtures are far more entertaining at home than away.
Scoring Consistency
Cove Rangers
++-++
East Fife
+-+++
Cove Rangers have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Similarly, East Fife show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Cove Rangers (Home)
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East Fife (Away)
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Cove Rangers's scoring form shows only minor variation between home and away.
East Fife attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.
Match Information
Venue: Balmoral Stadium
Cove Rangers vs East Fife Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Starting Lineup
1
R. Mutch
1
D. Gaston
6
J. Mercer
3
L. Newton
7
R. Harrington
5
B. Easton
15
A. Darge
20
M. Bah
3
D. Ross
19
A. Munro
10
M. Barry
22
E. McLeod
14
J. Chalmers
17
C. Beattie
2
L. Bisland
23
C. Ballantyne
77
C. Maguire
4
K. Millar
26
J. White
18
C. Dow
9
D. Oladipo
10
C. Ross
Cove Rangers vs East Fife H2H Stats & Previous ResultsH2H Stats & Previous Results