Raith Rovers Start Stefan Laird Era with League Cup Defeat
Raith Rovers began the Stefan Laird era with a 3-1 defeat to Elgin City in the League Cup group stage clash at Stark's Park. The hosts, led by Morgyn Neill's own goal, doubled their advantage before half-time.
What happened?
Raith Rovers took the lead just before the half-hour mark when Morgyn Neill put the ball into his own net. Kai Montagu doubled the advantage for the hosts shortly before half-time. Elgin City's Oliver Colloty halved the deficit in the second half, but Ross Millen sealed the win for Raith Rovers 10 minutes later.
Why it matters for Raith Rovers
The defeat marks the start of the Stefan Laird era, and it will be interesting to see how the team responds to the new manager. Raith Rovers are currently 5th in the Championship, with 45 points from 36 games. They are 32 points behind leaders St Johnstone.
What comes next?
Raith Rovers will look to bounce back from the defeat in their next match. They are currently on a 2-game winning run, with recent form WLLWW. Their next match is against Hamilton in the League Cup group stage on July 25.
League standing
Raith Rovers are currently 5th in the Championship, with 45 points from 36 games. They are 32 points behind leaders St Johnstone.
Goals this season
Raith Rovers have scored 43 goals this season, conceding 42. They have a goal difference of +1.
Recent form
Raith Rovers are on a 2-game winning run, with recent form WLLWW. Their last result was a 3-2 win over Ross County on May 1.
The match was part of Group H's League Cup group stage clash, with Hamilton beating Peterhead 1-0 in the other game. Elgin City will host Peterhead on Tuesday night, before welcoming Premiership side Kilmarnock to Elgin on Saturday. Their final group match is at Hamilton on July 25, with League Two getting underway on August 1 against Edinburgh City in the capital.
