Raith Rovers are set to face Ayr United in the Scottish Championship on August 22, looking to bounce back from a disappointing derby loss. The Honest Men will travel to Stark's Park, where Raith Rovers have earned four points from their opening two games.
What happened?
Ayr United were cruelly beaten by two late goals in the Premier Sports Cup last week at the hands of bitter rivals Kilmarnock. This loss will be a setback for Gary Naysmith's side, who have enjoyed a strong start to the league campaign.
Why it matters for Raith Rovers
Raith Rovers will look to capitalize on Ayr United's loss and earn three points in the Championship. With the title race already heating up, every point will be crucial for the team.
What comes next?
Raith Rovers will face Ayr United on August 22 at Stark's Park. Tickets for the match are available online and can be purchased on Fanbase. The match will be a crucial test for Raith Rovers, who will look to bounce back from a disappointing loss.
Raith Rovers are currently 4th in the Championship, with 4 points from 2 games. They have scored 3 goals and conceded 2, with a goal difference of +1. The title race is already heating up, with Raith Rovers 2 points behind leaders Partick. Their next fixture is against Arbroath on January 2, 2027, at Stark's Park.
Raith Rovers will look to get over their Ayrshire derby disappointment as they return to Championship action this weekend. The Honest Men travel to Kirkcaldy on Saturday to face Raith Rovers in the William Hill Championship. Gary Naysmith's side have enjoyed a strong start to the league campaign, beating Arbroath in the season opener before earning a good point away at Dunfermline. However, Ayr were cruelly beaten by two late goals in the Premier Sports Cup last week at the hands of bitter rivals Kilmarnock. They will travel to face a Raith side on August 22 who have also earned four points from their opening two games. Tickets for the match are available online and can be purchased on Fanbase. The match will be a crucial test for Raith Rovers, who will look to bounce back from a disappointing loss.
