Raith Rovers host Dunfermline Athletic in Fife derby on BBC Scotland
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 8:30 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Raith Rovers, currently second in the Scottish Championship, face Fife rivals Dunfermline Athletic on Friday. Dougie Imrie's squad is unbeaten in their first three league matches, securing two wins and a draw. Despite their strong start, Imrie emphasized that the team will not get complacent. Dunfermline has struggled with two draws and a recent defeat in their league campaign but reached the League Cup's last 16. Neil Lennon is optimistic about his side's potential to compete for the Championship title, indicating that the team is still in a phase of integrating new players.
- •Raith Rovers are unbeaten with seven points from three matches.
- •Dunfermline started the season with two draws and one loss.
- •Raith Rovers added winger Scott Tiffoney ahead of the season.
- •Dunfermline reached the League Cup last 16 but lost to Ross County.
- •The derby match will be broadcast live on BBC Scotland.
- 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — Raith not getting carried away despite fast start - watch Fife derby on BBC
- 8:30 AMBBC Sport — Dunfermline v Raith preview - watch Fife derby on BBC tonight
"Raith Rovers have made a fast start to the new Scottish Championship season. Dougie Imrie's side face Fife rivals Dunfermline Athletic on Friday - live on BBC Scotland.
"Raith Rovers have made a fast start to the new Scottish Championship season. Dougie Imrie's side face Fife rivals Dunfermline Athletic on Friday - live on BBC Scotland.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 8:30 AMRaith not getting carried away despite fast start - watch Fife derby on BBC
Raith Rovers have made a fast start to the new Scottish Championship season. Dougie Imrie's side face Fife rivals Dunfermline Athletic on Friday - live on BBC Scotland.
- BBC SportAug 28, 2026, 8:30 AMDunfermline v Raith preview - watch Fife derby on BBC tonight
Raith Rovers have made a fast start to the new Scottish Championship season. Dougie Imrie's side face Fife rivals Dunfermline Athletic on Friday - live on BBC Scotland.
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