Premier Sports Cup preview: East Fife (H)

We return to Premier Sports Cup action on Saturday afternoon looking to bounce back from Tuesday evening’s disappointing defeat against Alloa Athletic.

East Fife are the visitors to McDiarmid Park (kick-off 3pm) and victory is required to stand a chance of progression from Group F.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of the match... 

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets are on sale for Saturday afternoon’s match against East Fife and you can purchase them HERE.

Prices are as follows: Adults £15, concessions (65+) £10, under 16's £5.

Ambulant disabled supporters will pay the age-appropriate price. You will receive e-tickets which can either be printed at home or presented at the turnstile on your smartphone.

We would encourage all supporters to purchase their tickets online. However, should you require assistance please email our ticket office on ticketsales@perthsaints.co.uk or phone 01738 455 000 during office hours.

A reminder that season tickets are valid for this fixture. Season ticket cards have been sent out to all supporters who opted to receive one.  All season tickets can be accessed via the Future Ticketing app.  Full details of how to use the app are included in your confirmation email.  Any queries please email ticketsales@perthsaints.co.uk or call 01738 459090 option 1. 

LAST TIME OUT: SAINTS

Our third fixture in the Premier Sports Cup ended in disappointment on Tuesday when we went down 3-2 against Alloa Athletic at the Indodrill Stadium.

There was nothing to separate the sides in the opening half but, after the break, the hosts took the lead through Morgyn Neill. However, Benji Kimpioka instantly hit back to level the game with a neat finish after breaking into the box.

We were reduced to 10 men on 64 minutes when Aaron Essel was sent off and Alloa would then add two late goals, both through Luke Rankin.

Defender Jack Sanders pulled one back in stoppage time before referee Colin Steven blew the final whistle.

LAST TIME OUT: EAST FIFE

East Fife enjoyed a productive evening on Tuesday by defeating Brechin City 4-0 in their latest Premier Sports Cup Group F fixture.

Dick Campbell’s side made a quick start to the game and were three up at the break thanks to goals from Liam Newton, Scott Shepherd and Nathan Austin.

Austin added the fourth early in the second half to round off a comfortable victory for the Fifers, who now sit second in Group F.

PRE-MATCH QUOTES

Defender Jack Sanders spoke to Saints TV after Tuesday evening's game and is looking for an immediate reaction this weekend.

He said: “It was really disappointing for the supporters who travelled in good numbers. We let them down, let ourselves down and let the staff down. It wasn’t good enough and the goals we conceded were really sloppy.

“We have good character in the dressing room and we need to come together to improve performances. We need to make sure we put things right on Saturday.”

MATCH PROGRAMME

The match programme with interviews from around the club and interesting features such as taking a trip down memory lane will be available inside the turnstiles and from the club shop. The price of a programme is £3.50.

HOW TO WATCH

If you cannot make it down in person, the match will be shown live on SaintsTV to international subscribers. Supporters in the UK will also be able to watch the action via Premier Sports, full information can be found HERE.

MUIRTON SUITE

Fancy a drink and some socialising before kick-off? Head down to the Muirton Suite (located under the Main Stand) from 12pm. Open to home and away supporters.

JUNIOR SAINTS ZONE

The Junior Saints Zone (formerly Junior Saints Club) will be open for a taster session from 1.30-2.30pm in the Muirton Gym on Saturday. 

There will be mini football, drawing and colouring table, giant Jenga, connect 4, table football, soft play darts, a visit from Brogan the Beagle, and a prize for Brogan’s Lucky Number.  

Junior Saints members from last season are welcome to come along, as are non-members who are perhaps interested in joining up for this season.  Attendance at this taster session is free of charge.

Junior Saints memberships for season 2024/25 will be available to purchase online very soon.

SAINTS FANS SUPPORTING FOODBANKS

Saints Fans Supporting Foodbanks (SFSF) will be in attendance before Saturday’s fixture and will again be supporting Perth and Kinross Foodbank and Saints in the Community.

Volunteers will, as usual, be positioned in front of the Ormond Stand near the club shop from 1.30pm until 2.45pm and all donations are much appreciated.

Urgently needed items currently include cereal, long-life juice, tinned main meals, toilet rolls and toothbrushes.

Items which are running low on stock are: biscuits, cooking sauces, instant meals, jam, ladies shower gel, shampoo, long-life puddings, shaving foam/gel and razors, small jars of coffee, small laundry products, sweets/crisps, tea, tinned fruit, tinned vegetables, toothpaste, UHT milk, washing up liquid.

Don't forget, if you can't get to the game, you can drop off any donations at the club shop between now and the weekend.