East Fife make plans for new season’s start

It still remains to be seen if supporters will be allowed into Bayview for the League One season beginning on October 17 and the Betfred Cup a couple of weeks before.

Bayview chairman Jim Stevenson says the club is making preparations for both eventualities.

The club has this week announced details of its walk up and season ticket prices for next season, with neither being increased.

Mr Stevenson said: “Unfortunately, until the final fixtures are released, we do not know if we will have 13 or 14 home games.

“This will ultimately affect our income for the season therefore the prices are based on three quarters of the full season.

“The child season ticket has risen from £20 to £40 but this still represents a 40 per cent reduction of the walk-up prices.

“In event of the season starting behind closed doors, all season ticket holders will be provided with free access to EFtv’s live streaming of home games.

“ This will apply until the U.K. & R.O.I. broadcasting restrictions are reintroduced.

“I know that the EFtv media team are already working on ways of improving their already excellent service to ensure that you (supporters) can get the best possible coverage.

“It is hope that fans will be allowed into games by the time we start but should numbers be restricted then season ticket holders will be allocated entry before any individual match tickets are sold.”

Mr Stevenson added that the side will be “ready, willing, and able” to play in the Betfred Cup on October 3.