Competition: | Scottish League | Scottish Cup | League Cup |
Matches Played | 0 | 3 | 0 |
East Fife Wins | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Ross County Wins | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Drawn Matches | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Totals (for League, Scottish Cup and League Cup):
Matches Played | 3 |
East Fife Wins | 3 |
Ross County Wins | 0 |
Drawn Matches | 0 |
Total Number of Goals Scored (in all three competitions):
East Fife | 9 | Ross County | 2 |
There have only been three meetings between Ross County
and East Fife in the three major competitions and all three matches have been in the
Scottish Cup. The only other matches played between the sides are a Challenge Cup first
round tie in season 1994/95 and two friendlies - one in 1959 and the other in 1976 - which
both resulted in draws. The Scottish Cup tie which was eventually played at Victoria Park
on Sunday 7 January 1990 was originally scheduled for Saturday 30 December 1989 but was
postponed due to the condition of the Dingwall ground. After a further postponement on
Saturday 6 January, the match went ahead the following day despite vociferous objections
by many people from the Dingwall area on religious grounds. On the morning of the game the
local church appealed for supporters to boycott the match and one Ross County player even
refused to play! A large crowd did turn out despite the appeal, but the Highland League
side were no match for East Fife, who won 4-1 with goals from Willie Brown, Hunter, Iain
Brown and Crolla.
Below: Action from the Ross County v East Fife
Scottish Cup tie at Victoria Park on 7 January 1990. A large crowd turned out despite appeals from local religious
circles for supporters to boycott the game as it was to be played on a Sunday.
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