Match Preview: Greenock Morton

cinch SPFL Championship Raith Rovers v Greenock Morton Stark’s Park, Kirkcaldy Saturday 12th August 2023 Kick off: 3pm

Ticket Purchase Information

Morton fans will be housed in the Craiglea Timber Frames North Stand.

Greenock Morton supporters are advised that the away end ticket pod will not be open, and so purchasing tickets online in advance is the easiest, most convenient way of securing entry to to the match. The Main Office will be open for ticket purchases, but will be very busy.

Raith Rovers FC encourage all fans to purchase tickets in advance, online via the “Buy Now” button below:

Prices for tickets are as follows:

Adult £22
Over 65 £14
Under 21 £13
Under 16 £8
Under 12 £FREE

RaithTV live stream

RaithTV are providing live Video and Audio coverage of the match to UK and overseas subscribers as part of their subscription.

Additional Information

• The advice to all is to arrive early to avoid delays at the turnstiles.
• The stadium turnstiles will open at 2pm and stewards will be on hand to check tickets and undertake searches.
• Anyone arriving at the turnstiles intoxicated or in possession of alcohol or pyrotechnics will be refused entry.
• All supporters are reminded that all forms of smoking including Vapes are prohibited.
• SPFL Ground Rules are displayed at all points of entry.

Match Preview

After a late comeback in Maryhill against Partick Thistle secured a point for Raith Rovers on the opening day of the Championship last weekend, they return to Stark’s Park to welcome Morton as their first guests of the new campaign.

Goals in the final seven minutes from Dylan Easton and Kieran Mitchell snatched a draw last time out, after Rovers had went behind in the opening minutes against Thistle, and Ian Murray’s men will be hoping to take that momentum into this weekend’s fixture versus Morton.

The Greenock side, under the guidance of Dougie Imrie, enjoyed an impressive campaign last season, missing out on the playoffs on the final day, and they started this one in fine fettle too, kicking things off with a reasonably straightforward 3-1 win over Ayr United.

Saturday’s visitors held the upper hand in the fixtures last term, losing just one of the four league meetings, although Rovers did prevail on penalties in the quarter finals of the Challenge Cup.

That solitary league win for Rovers came almost exactly 12 months ago, when goals from Liam Dick and Aidan Connolly put Rovers two to the good, but a late Cameron Blues goal ensured a nervy final 10 minutes.

After this match, Rovers will have a brief hiatus from league duty, with Hibernian next up at Easter Road in the last 16 of the Viaplay Cup.

Saturday’s match referee will be David Munro.

Head-To-Head Record

Raith Rovers Wins: 57

Greenock Morton wins: 67

Draws: 37

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