After two away matches in successive weeks, Raith Rovers return to Stark’s Park this Saturday, as they take on an in-form Arbroath side.
After losing to Ayr United on the opening day, the Red Lichties are unbeaten in their last four games, with wins over Livingston and Morton and draws against Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Dunfermline.
That sequence sees them one place and two points behind Raith Rovers in the table, as the Angus side look to repeat last season’s achievements of challenging for promotion to the top flight.
With neither Stenhousemuir or Partick Thistle playing a league match this weekend due to Stenny’s participation in the League Cup quarter finals, Saturday’s Kirkcaldy encounter is an opportunity for one of the teams to close the gap between themselves and the teams above them.
Rovers don’t have the best recent record against Arbroath though, with no wins in the last three, with Colin Hamilton and David Gold’s side securing wins in the last two.
Their most recent meeting was at Gayfield in April, when a last minute Kai Montagu goal was too little too late, as goals from Jacob McIntyre and Findlay Marshall earned the home side all three points.
Arbroath also came out on top the last time they visited Stark’s Park in January. Gavin Reilly and Dapo Mebude had given the visitors a two goal advantage at the interval, but Scott Brown and Josh Mullin restored parity midway through the second period, only for substitute Scott Robinson to win the game for the visitors in the last 10 minutes.
Rovers last win in this fixture was just under 12 months ago, when goals from Paul Hanlon, Richard Chin and Jack Hamilton secured a comfortable 3-0 win.
If Arbroath do win this one it’ll be the first time either side have won three consecutive games against the other since Rovers achieved the feat back in the 2008/09 campaign, a season which saw Raith pipping Ayr United to the Division Two title.
Saturday’s match referee will be Dan McFarlane.
Head-To-Head Record:
Raith Rovers wins: 51
Arbroath wins: 37
Draws: 24
Tickets
Tickets are now on sale for our next Championship fixture and can be bought by clicking here.
Prices:
Adult: £22
Over-65: £14
Under-21: £13
Under-16: £8
Under-12: FREE
Under-12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Carer tickets are also free and the ticket category can be chosen when selecting your tickets online.
Hospitality and Mascot Packages
Hospitality and Mascot Packages can be purchased by clicking here.
Away Fans
Arbroath fans will be situated in the North Stand and can purchase tickets by clicking here.
Purchasing A Ticket
Season Tickets are valid for this fixture, and are the most cost efficient way to support Rovers every week, click here for more information and how to buy.
We encourage all supporters to purchase their tickets online in advance to avoid long queues and potentially missing any of the match.
If you are unable to purchase online, please call the Office on 01592 263514 or visit us during our office hours:
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 10am – 5pm (Home Matchdays: 2pm -10pm)
Wednesday: 10am – 5pm
Thursday: 10am – 5pm
Friday: 10am – 5pm (Home Matchdays: 2pm -10pm)
Saturday: CLOSED (Home Matchdays: 12pm – 5pm)
Sunday: CLOSED
Additional Information
RaithTV will provide live video coverage of this match to international subscribers.
Cash and card are accepted at the Ticket Office and kiosks.
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 will be refused entry.
All supporters are reminded that all forms of smoking including vapes are prohibited.
The use of pyrotechnics is illegal, and anyone caught in possession of one risks arrest by the police and a ban on attending further matches.
SPFL Ground Rules are displayed at all points of entry.