Raith Rovers suffered a 1-0 defeat at Dunfermline Athletic as Josh Cooper scored in added time to extend the visitors' winless run in the Scottish Championship derby. The loss marks Raith's fourth consecutive defeat against Dunfermline Athletic and leaves Dougie Imrie's side third in the table.
Who scored the winning goal for Dunfermline
Josh Cooper netted the decisive goal for Dunfermline Athletic in the fifth minute of added time. The striker met a shot from inside the box to secure all three points for the hosts and condemn Raith Rovers to another derby loss.
Raith Rovers' winless run at East End Park
Raith Rovers have not won at East End Park since January 2024, a run that now stretches over two years. The visitors managed only three shots on target throughout the match as Dunfermline's defence held firm for the victory.
Manager Dougie Imrie's reaction
Dougie Imrie said: "First and foremost, I'm disappointed to lose the game the way we did." The Raith Rovers manager added: "I thought the least we deserved was a point. If it had finished a draw, I don't think many people would have been complaining."
League standings after the result
After the match, Raith Rovers are third in the William Hill Championship table with seven points from four fixtures. Dunfermline Athletic sit fifth with five points from four games, having played one more match than their rivals.
Recent form and upcoming fixtures
Raith Rovers have gone five fixtures without winning at East End Park and will look to bounce back in their next outing. The team's recent form shows LWWD, with five goals scored and three conceded so far this season. Fans can check the fixtures page for upcoming matches.
Historical context in the derby
The defeat continues a difficult run for Raith Rovers against their Fife rivals. Last season saw three consecutive losses: a 3-0 away defeat in March, a 2-0 loss in October, and a 2-1 home defeat in Kirkcaldy in December. The last Raith win at East End Park came in January 2024, a 2-1 victory with Daniel O'Reilly scoring twice.
Raith Rovers' season so far
Raith Rovers have started the William Hill Championship campaign with two wins, one draw, and one loss. The side has netted five goals while conceding three, giving a goal difference of +2. The attendance at East End Park was 7,281 for the derby encounter.
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