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Key information about East End Park

The new East End Park was built in 1920 and is now the home of Dunfermline Athletic FC. The stadium is located on the edge of the Garvock residential area to the east of the town centre, and has four stands surrounding it.

Its maximum capacity stands at 11,480 with a pitch that measures 105m by 64m. The surface is covered with natural grass with undersoil heating installed and has no running track around it.

The record attendance was set during a Dunfermline Athletic home clash when a crowd of 27,816 people watched their game against Celtic on 30 April 1968.

A history of East End Park

Dunfermline Athletic have been using East End Park ever since the club was formed back in 1885 but in 1920, the Board of Directors purchased some land from the North British Railway company, essentially laying out the current location of the stadium. It was then that the ground was moved ever so slightly from a position that was more to the west of the city.

The construction started immediately after and the club soon added a wooden stand with a low roof and a pavilion, following it up with terraces which would increase the capacity to 16,000 when the club was promoted to the First Division in 1926.

However, the early 1930s brought more problems as Dunfermline struggled to make ends meet on the financial side of things, forcing the club to host greyhound racing in order to gather more funds. It helped them stay afloat but it also meant that they would have the dog track cut across the corners of the pitch for a while.

In 1934, and following another promotion, a roof was built over the northern terrace and a year after that, the eastern one was also improved. The renovations were put on hold during World War II and it was not until 1951 that crush barriers were installed. Still, a great period of improvement commenced between 1957 and 1970 that coincided with the club’s several qualifications for European competitions.

In 1962 they constructed a two-tier Main Stand and soon after further improved their terracing. It wouldn’t be long until Dunfermline also recorded their highest attendance when Celtic came to visit in 1968, attracting a crowd of 27,816. Needless to say, with so many people there for a huge clash, chaos ensued as they scaled the stand roof and floodlight pylons to gain access to the ground. One person even died from the fall.

In the late 1990s, East End Park was finally converted into an all-seater, setting the capacity at 12,509 but that figure would further shrink to settle at 11,480. In 2003, the club decided to cover the pitch with artificial turf but has since reverted back to grass two years after that after continuous reservations from both coaches and players.

Dunfermline have also added executive boxes along the South Stand, replacing the lower deck seats in the process as well and there haven’t really been that many changes to the stadium in recent years. In 2011, the North Stand was closed for a while due to financial reasons but the club announced it would restore its function only a year after that.

Tickets to watch Dunfermline Athletic at East End Park

All tickets to watch Dunfermline Athletic play at East End Park can be found on the club’s official website. The most expensive admission price for adults is £22 if you choose the South Stand but the price varies for different age groups as well as the location you choose.

The club also offers a season ticket scheme and more information can be found on the aforementioned website.

Related links

https://www.dafc.co.uk/ – Official website of Dunfermline Athletic

https://www.dafctickets.co.uk/ – Dunfermline Athletic Ticket Office

Despite his good showing against both the likes of Manchester City and even against Chelsea in the FA Cup victory, a new report from The Sun claims Arsenal have put Ainsley Maitland-Niles on the transfer list. And if that wasn’t shocking enough, they go on to state the 22-year-old could indeed stay in London and move to Tottenham Hotspur instead as Jose Mourinho’s men have shown some interest in the youngster.

Needless to say, this is quite the claim from the papers but the Gunners are in dire need of raising some funds and that could well include selling their talent to the highest bidder. In fact, The Sun state they are hoping to get around £30m for the England U21 star but may also have to settle for £20m due to the outside circumstances and the financial struggles of most teams out there.

And since Mourinho is planning a rebuild of his own in the ongoing summer transfer window, Maitland-Niles could be a welcoming addition to the team. Of course, Spurs are not nearly the only ones registering their interest as the same outlet mentions ‘every Premier League club in London except Chelsea’ might go in for the 22-year-old.

Mikel Arteta, on the other hand, likes him a lot and if Arsenal were not in this financial hole, in all likelihood he would’ve liked to keep him. But this sale is more of a necessity than anything else. At least if the Gunners want to go shopping themselves.

Verdict

Buying a player from your city rivals is always a slightly controversial thing, especially when you’re trying to snatch away their talented academy product. But Mourinho’s interest in Maitland-Niles is not that surprising.

The 22-year-old is quite versatile and despite not getting a big chance throughout 2019/20, he can still perform on a high level across multiple positions both in midfield and in the backline. This kind of adaptability and potential is something Spurs could definitely use in their squad.

Chelsea have been named amongst the clubs interested in acquiring the services of England international Declan Rice this summer.

According to Bleacher Report, Frank Lampard has been monitoring the West Ham star and is keen on bringing him to Stamford Bridge.

The Hammers are currently locked in a tough relegation battle, and the chances of them facing the drop are worryingly high.

Rice has established himself as one of the most sought after young talents in the Premier League. After showcasing his versatility by integrating from a central defender to a defensive midfielder, the 21-year-old has turned a lot of heads.

The England international, who has seven caps so far, made his Hammers debut in 2017, at just 18 years of age. Since then he hasn’t looked back. This season especially, Rice has been an integral part of West Ham’s set up as an ever-present figure. He also sported the captain’s armband against Leicester in December (via Transfermarkt).

As it stands, David Moyes’ side are 16th in the table on 27 points, but only out of the drop-zone on goal difference. If the Irons slip up once the season resumes, they could be in serious trouble.

Chelsea are steadily making their way to a place in the Champions League next season and the team morale under Lampard seems to be at an all time high. The Blues are currently fourth in the table after taking on a positive run of form.

Mason Mount and Tammy Abraham have particularly impressed, notching 19 Premier League goals between them this season (as per Transfermarkt). But if they want to ensure squad depth is healthy and their chances of bagging some silverware are high, the club will need to invest.

Chelsea’s latest signing has shown they mean business going into the next campaign. The addition of Timo Werner will likely be their marquee signing and poaching Rice would be another great addition.

If West Ham are relegated, they will likely offer up a friendly asking price for the Republic of Ireland turned England international, as they’ll need all the funds they can get to bounce back next season.

Do you think Chelsea should sign Declan Rice this summer, Blues? Have your say in the comments below…

Tottenham Hotspur are keen to sign Lille goalkeeper Mike Maignan, according to La Voix du Nord via @TranSPURS.Â

The French outlet reports Tottenham are the front-runners to land the 24-year-old, as he is close with his old goalkeeping coach Nuno Santos, who left the Stade Pierre Mauroy to link up with Jose Mourinho in North London.

Premier League rivals Chelsea are also reportedly interested in making a move for the Frenchman, but it appears Mourinho has the upper hand over Frank Lampard in the transfer market.

Ever since he joined the Mastiffs from Paris Saint-Germain, Maignan has emerged as one of Europe’s hottest talents, playing in 28 games in Ligue 1 for Christophe Galtier’s side, conceding 1 goal per game, keeping 12 clean sheets, and making 2.1 saves on average. He has earned himself an average statistical rating of 6.81 per SofaScore.

His current market value is priced at £15.75m and Lille have made preparations for his eventual departure by signing Leo Jardim in anticipation.

Naturally, loads of Spurs fans reacted to the club’s link to Maignan, with one supporter branding him “dreadful,” and another tweeting he looks “flappy.”

Take a look at some of the mixed reactions down below…

Spurs fans, what are your thoughts on this potential transfer?

It’s time for someone to step up.

With Harlee Dean’s suspension being upheld after his red card at Cardiff City last weekend, the Blues are going to be without their skipper for the next couple of weeks, and it’s left a few people wondering who will be given the armband in his place.

Noted Blues journalist Brian Dick asked supporters on Twitter who they thought should be given the honour, and fans couldn’t come to a unanimous decision.

It’s not as if they’ve even had a clue as to who Clotet has in mind as vice-captain, with Dean playing every minute of every league game so far this season.

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Craig Gardner took the armband during the side’s 3-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Portsmouth earlier in the campaign, but with him having not made an appearance in the league so far this campaign, it’s highly unlikely that he’ll find himself in the matchday 18, let alone being given the captaincy again.

Whilst there wasn’t a unanimous call among the fans, one player did seem to get a lot more votes than others, with some claiming that he should have been given the armband at the start of the season.

That’s what the people think, so let’s see if Clotet follows their advice.

This article is part of Football FanCast’s The Chalkboard series, which provides a tactical insight into teams, players, managers, potential signings and more… 

Wolves’ January transfer plans have really ramped up in recent weeks. A move for Ruben Dias has again been touted (O Jogo, via Sport Witness) while there is also the possibility of signing goalkeeper Jose Sa as well.

However, one link that appeared over the weekend was for Portuguese defender Aurelio Buta of Royal Antwerp in Belgium.

According to The Sunday Mirror (print edition, 17th November), a loan move is edging closer as Nuno Santo looks to bolster his ranks for the second part of the campaign.

On the chalkboard

With Adama Traore playing further forward again, Wolves could well be light at right-back and right-wing back.

Matt Doherty has struggled to replicate his impressive 2018/19 season, largely because of injury and as a result, he has started just eight times in the top-flight.

A full-back by trade, Buta would add a much-needed body in this third of the pitch. However, given his attacking nature, he’d be absolutely ideal for Nuno’s system.

He’s claimed three assists and scored once in 2019/20, demonstrating traits that he’s developed while also playing as a right wing-back and also as a right-winger during his career too.

The 22-year-old is a promising player who initially came through Benfica’s academy but he was never afforded a chance to prove himself. In the Jupiler League, however, the £2.7m-rated defender has shown how capable he is in forward areas, something that suggests he could fit the 3-4-3 and 5-4-1 formations Wolves are playing with like a glove.

Doherty has scored just the one goal so far this term and his attacking qualities have been severely down on what he registered last season. Last campaign the 27-year-old averaged one key pass per game but that now sits at just 0.4.

Failing to register an assist, a move for the attacking Buta could be extremely timely.

With The Sunday Mirror citing an option to buy being included in the deal, this isn’t just one for the short-term.

Liverpool fans were left unimpressed by the performance of their skipper Jordan Henderson during the 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Henderson, 29, found himself substituted during the encounter after the England international was largely ineffective playing in a deeper role for the Reds. He made way for Adam Lallana, who scored the resulting equaliser, with 20 minutes to play. The former Sunderland player is considered to be a marmite player among supporters.

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The skipper was not a threat offensively for Liverpool as he was placed in a much more defensive role by manager Jurgen Klopp. With a passing accuracy of just 81.3% and with only one long ball attempted during the match, Henderson was not bringing any creative spark to the midfield and illustrated his lack of quality in deeps areas of the pitch.

Klopp sees his captain as one of the key players in the Liverpool setup despite fans’ concerns about the Englishman. This is evident when his playing time is analysed. Last season he played 2782 minutes, and featured for 3041 minutes the campaign before.

Supporters were unhappy with their captain’s display on Sunday and made their feelings clear on social media after the full-time whistle.

Here you will find some of the best responses from Liverpool fans…

Sheffield Wednesday will look to return to winning ways as they host Wigan on Saturday, and Garry Monk could make a subtle tweak to his side in order to get back on track.

The former Birmingham boss has experimented with his choice of formations so far but mostly trusted the same personnel, and therefore there may not be too many changes despite defeat to Hull last time out.

Wednesday started brightly under Lee Bullen before tailing off slightly and much of their success has been due to their defence, conceding only nine goals in 10 Championship games.

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Even Tom Lees hasn’t been missed much so far, with new signing Julian Borner proving that Steve Bruce was right to bring him in over the summer.

The attack has been a slightly different story for the Owls, though, with Steven Fletcher the only striker currently scoring on a consistent basis.

For that reason, Monk could decide to use the Scot as the lone forward up-front, and line-up like this.

It is a formation change which works for two main reasons – it provides Wednesday with cover in midfield whilst allowing Kadeem Harris and Adam Reach free reign to attack.

That could be particularly effective for the latter, as it will allow him to hug the touchline or cut inside onto his stronger left foot.

Wigan have been particularly weak at defending through the middle this season, with 66% of the shots they have conceded coming via that avenue, and with Reach often enjoying success from long range – as evidenced by his four goals from outside the box in the last campaign – that could be a way to breach the visitors’ defence.

A return to the starting line-up for Joey Pelupessy could also be on the cards, as the Dutchman is yet to feature under his new boss despite offering defensive cover in midfield.

Last season he averaged 1.9 tackles and 1.2 interceptions per game and so could marshall the space in front of the back four with great effect, and in doing so reduce the defensive responsibility on Barry Bannan.

Since Monk’s arrival two players who have seen their roles increase are Sam Winnall and Atdhe Nuhiu, but the strikers have offered just two goals between them and may be better suited acting as an impact sub, with Nuhiu’s height offering an attacking alternative – as evidenced by his  average of 5.5 aerial duels won per game this season.

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Loads of West Ham United fans on Twitter are unhappy after manager Manuel Pellegrini suggested in his Manchester United pre-match press conference, via Football London (12:41pm) on Friday that Aaron Cresswell is going to start at left-back against the Red Devils on Sunday.

The Liverpool-born defender has failed to make the matchday squad in the Premier League since he started the opening day 5-0 defeat against Manchester City, with Arthur Masuaku preferred ahead of him.

However, the Frenchman is suspended following his red card against Aston Villa on Monday, which left Pellegrini with a decision to make.

Cresswell, Pablo Zabaleta – who came on and featured there at Villa Park – and youngster Ben Johnson looked to be the frontrunners, but Pellegrini, via Football London (12:41pm), named the former when speaking about who would replace Masuaku.

It’s fair to say those comments haven’t gone down very well with many Irons supporters on the popular social media platform, with one saying “God help us”, and another individual being even more defeatist by saying “3 points to United then”.

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Here is just a selection of the Twitter reaction…

In the absence of Stoinis and Inglis, PBKS might turn to new recruits Mitch Owen and Kyle Jamieson

Shashank Kishore17-May-20255:39

Moody expects PBKS to pick Owen vs RR

Big Picture

Ricky Ponting knows the challenge of navigating a disrupted season. In 2021, when he was with Delhi Capitals (DC), he coached them to a top-of-the-table finish before a Covid-induced mid-season pause. When the IPL resumed at the time, DC maintained the momentum to finish in the top two only to stumble in the playoffs.Now with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2025, Ponting has a familiar task: keeping a playoffs-bound team on track. PBKS, who are aiming for a top-two finish for the first time since 2014, currently sit on 15 points with three games left in the league stage. Two wins will guarantee qualification; they may sneak through with one, with help from other results. The abandoned game in Dharamsala against DC being replayed gives them a vital extra shot.However, it hasn’t been smooth sailing for PBKS. Two key overseas players, Josh Inglis and Marcus Stoinis haven’t returned, forcing changes in team balance. Mitchell Owen, a BBL standout known for his exploits as an opener, could debut in the middle order, given how well Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh have clicked at the top.While PBKS will chase a top-two finish, Rajasthan Royals (RR) are fighting to avoid the wooden spoon. With just three wins from 12 games, their playoff hopes are long gone, and the focus has now shifted to salvaging pride and shaping the future.Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old who lit up the league with a 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans last month, offers hope for the future. Riyan Parag, who had earlier stood in as captain for Sanju Samson, also showed signs of resurgence, smashing 95 in his previous innings, at Eden Gardens, as RR almost chased down 207.The batting has found some rhythm, but the bowling continues to flounder for RR. Injuries to Sandeep Sharma and the absence of Jofra Archer have left their pace attack short on quality and confidence. For context, Royals have the worst average (52.1) for a pace attack this season.

Form guide

Rajasthan Royals: LLWLL (last five completed matches, most recent first)
Punjab Kings: WWLWW

In the spotlight: Sanju Samson, Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh

Sanju Samson has cleared hit fitness test after a three-week absence due to a side strain. In his absence, young Suryavanshi impressed at the top with 155 runs in five innings at a strike rate of 209.45. With Yashasvi Jaiswal also back in form after a middling start to the season – he has hit four half-centuries in his last seven innings – Samson will probably have to slot in at No. 3.Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya have been key to PBKS’ success, consistently setting the tone in the powerplay. Their 534-run aggregate is the second highest this season, behind only Shubman Gill and B Sai Sudharsan (634). When either scores 45 or more, PBKS have won five games (plus two no results); when neither does, they’ve lost all three.4:33

What went wrong for Rajasthan Royals this season?

Team news and probable XIIs

RR are without Archer and the injured Sandeep, with left-arm seamer Nandre Burger brought in as Sandeep’s replacement. Samson will take over the captaincy from Parag.Rajasthan Royals: 1 Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 2 Yashasvi Jaiswal, 3 Sanju Samson (capt, wk), 4 Riyan Parag, 5 Dhruv Jurel, 6 Shimron Hetmyer, 7 Shubham Dubey, 8 Wanindu Hasaranga, 9 Maheesh Theekshana, 10 Tushar Deshpande, 11 Kwena Maphaka, 12 Akash MadhwalPBKS will have to replace two overseas players. Owen, BBL 2024-25’s breakout star, could be playing his first game in India. Kyle Jamieson, who has replaced Lockie Ferguson, could also get a game.Punjab Kings: 1 Priyansh Arya, 2 Prabhsimran Singh, 3 Shreyas Iyer (capt), 4 Mitch Owen, 5 Nehal Wadhera, 6 Azmatullah Omarzai, 7 Shashank Singh, 8 Harpreet Brar, 9 Marco Jansen, 10 Arshdeep Singh, 11 Yuzvendra Chahal, 12 Kyle Jamieson

The big question

Pitch and conditions

Day-time temperatures in Jaipur are expected to reach a high of 42 degrees Celsius. The dry heat will test the players’ fitness. RR believe the surface could be on the slower side. Since it’s a 3.30pm start, dew is unlikely to be a factor.

Stats and Trivia

• Yashasvi Jaiswal (19) and Priyansh Arya (16) have hit the most sixes in the powerplay this season. Meanwhile, Parag’s 12 sixes are the most by a batter in his first 10 balls.
• Arya’s strike rate of 189 is the highest in the powerplay among batters who’ve faced at least 100 balls.
• Despite playing two seasoned overseas spinners in Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana, RR have one of the highest economy rates among teams at 9.3 and an average of 37.40.
• RR have won only one out of eight matches chasing so far this season.
• PBKS have the second-highest powerplay run rate (10.4) this season.