Raith in a sentence

After a good first 45 minutes against Raith – where Dundee lead 1-0 thanks to Charlie Adam’s goal – McGhee felt those standards fell in the 87 as Raith snatched their equaliser.

After Saturday’s 2-1 victory at Ayr United, Raith go into this weekend’s Dundee United encounter in second place in the division with 16 points from seven league matches.

Although it now adjoins Uddingston and offers easy access to Glasgow city centre, Bothwell has managed to retain its unique village identity whilst also benefitting from nearby links to the M74 at the Raith interchange.

Dunfermline Athletic manager James McPake is looking forward to the derby match against Raith Rovers on Saturday.

Imrie told the Tele: “If we can play like we did not only against Rangers, but also Raith Rovers, then we’ll win more games than we’ll lose.

Inverness were firmly on track for a point at Stark’s Park, until Raith substitute Jamie Gullan found the top corner with a piledriver from outside the box three minutes before the end.

It’s sixth versus seventh on Saturday as Raith Rovers head north.

Michael Beale has provided a injury update ahead of this weekend's Scottish Cup quarter-final against Raith Rovers.

Mullin, 31, who joined Raith on a three-year contract this summer, told the Fife Free Press: "In the dressing room after the game boys were frustrated and a few things were said.

Obviously, a few of the guys went to Raith Rovers.

Raith Rovers were unable to make it three Fife derby wins out of three this summer at home to Dunfermline Athletic on Saturday, but they’re not yet out of the Viaplay Cup so manager Ian Murray isn’t too downcast about that penalty shootout defeat.

The forward was released without playing a game in September 2022, with Raith Rovers admitting it "got it wrong" by signing him.

The loss to Raith Rovers in the Scottish Cup, in comical fashion, was the final straw.

Where do Raith Rovers rank in attendance table as Scottish football is rated best supported in Europe?

Although a draw would have been the preferred outcome from the Diamonds’ visit to Kirkcaldy, rather than Raith’s victory and that of their neighbours Dunfermline over previously unbeaten Livingston.

Another week without a permanent manager and another defeat for Raith Rovers.

A statement from the Raith board of directors reads: “Last Sunday, we were informed that Sacramento Republic were prepared to activate the compensation clause in Neill’s contract to appoint him as their manager.

Byrne in action for Raith Rovers.

Caley Thistle – the third-best away team in the division behind top two sides Dundee United and Raith Rovers – cannot buy a win on home soil, a stat Ferguson described as “crippling” last week.

David Wotherspoon reckons both he and Dunfermline had a ‘point to prove’ in their Fife derby triumph over Raith Rovers.