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The final whistle is blown by the referee.
- 89mins
Alex Keddie concedes a free kick for a foul on Liam Buchanan. Direct free kick taken by Iain Flannigan.
- 87mins
Shot from long range by Iain Flannigan goes wide of the left-hand upright.
- 85mins
Effort from just outside the box by Paul Paton goes over the bar.
- 85mins
Paul Willis has shot on goal from just outside the penalty box which goes wide of the right-hand upright.
- 84mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Patrick Clarke by David Rowson. Austin McCann takes the direct free kick.
- 83mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Steven McDougall on David Rowson. Free kick taken by Scott Fox.
- 82mins
Kris Doolan is brought on as a substitute for Simon Donnelly.
- 80mins
Iain Flannigan joins the action as a substitute, replacing Conrad Balatoni.
- 80mins
Liam Buchanan has an effort at goal from 30 yards. Save by Chris Smith.
- 77mins
Paul Willis takes a shot from 20 yards. Comfortable save by Scott Fox.
- 77mins
A cross is delivered by David Rowson.
- 76mins
Paul Paton delivers the ball, clearance by Alex Keddie.
- 72mins
Paul Willis crosses the ball, Close range effort by Steven McDougall misses to the right of the goal.
- 72mins
Patrick Clarke booked for dissent. The official flags Patrick Clarke offside. Scott Fox takes the free kick.
- 70mins
Nick Phinn takes a shot from just outside the penalty area which clears the crossbar.
- 70mins
The referee cautions William Kinniburgh for unsporting behaviour. William Kinniburgh concedes a free kick for a foul on Paul Willis. Paul Willis crosses the ball in from the free kick, Conrad Balatoni manages to make a clearance.
- 69mins
Liam Buchanan crosses the ball, Simon Donnelly takes a shot. Blocked by Andy Dowie.
- 68mins
The referee blows for offside against Liam Buchanan. Chris Smith takes the free kick.
- 67mins
Corner taken by Paul Willis from the left by-line, Alex Keddie concedes a free kick for a foul on William Kinniburgh. Direct free kick taken by Scott Fox.
- 67mins
The ball is crossed by Paul Willis, clearance by Conrad Balatoni.
- 65mins
David Graham sends in a cross, Calum Woods takes a shot. Comfortable save by Scott Fox.
- 62mins
Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Paul Willis from the right by-line, clearance made by Jackie McNamara.
- 62mins
Outswinging corner taken by Paul Willis.
- 62mins
A cross is delivered by Paul Willis, Patrick Boyle gets a block in.
- 60mins
Liam Buchanan on for Chris Erskine.
- 60mins
The ball is swung over by Calum Woods.
- 58mins
Joe Cardle leaves the field to be replaced by Patrick Clarke. Paul Willis comes on in place of Andy Kirk.
- 56mins
Paul Cairney decides to take a short corner.
- 56mins
The ball is delivered by Paul Paton, clearance by Andy Dowie.
- 54mins
Shot from deep inside the area by Joe Cardle clears the bar.
- 53mins
Calum Woods delivers the ball, Conrad Balatoni manages to make a clearance.
- 52mins
The ball is crossed by David Rowson, clearance made by Alex Keddie.
- 51mins
Austin McCann delivers the ball, William Kinniburgh makes a clearance.
- 51mins
Foul by Chris Erskine on Calum Woods, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Andy Dowie.
- 49mins
William Kinniburgh concedes a free kick for a foul on Steven McDougall. Gary Mason takes the direct free kick.
- 49mins
The ball is crossed by Austin McCann, clearance made by Patrick Boyle.
- 47mins
Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Paul Cairney, Joe Cardle manages to make a clearance.
- 45mins
Gary Mason concedes a free kick for a foul on David Rowson. Direct free kick taken by William Kinniburgh.
The referee gets the second half underway.
The ref blows to signal half-time.
- 45mins
Shot from 20 yards by Chris Erskine. Save by Chris Smith.
- 44mins
Calum Woods produces a cross.
- 42mins
The referee blows for offside against Paul Cairney. Free kick taken by Chris Smith.
- 42mins
Andy Kirk sends in a cross, William Kinniburgh makes a clearance.
- 41mins
The assistant referee flags for offside against Steven McDougall. Indirect free kick taken by Scott Fox.
- 41mins
Nick Phinn produces a drilled right-footed shot from 20 yards. Save made by Scott Fox.
- 38mins
Corner taken by Bryan Hodge played to the near post, Gary Mason makes a clearance.
- 37mins
Centre by Patrick Boyle, comfortable save by Chris Smith.
- 36mins
Inswinging corner taken by Paul Cairney from the left by-line, save made by Chris Smith.
- 35mins
The ball is swung over by Austin McCann, Patrick Boyle manages to make a clearance.
- 34mins
Centre by Joe Cardle, Conrad Balatoni manages to make a clearance.
- 34mins
Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Joe Cardle from the right by-line, clearance made by David Rowson.
- 34mins
The ball is swung over by Calum Woods, Patrick Boyle gets a block in.
- 32mins
The assistant referee flags for offside against Steven McDougall. Scott Fox takes the free kick.
- 31mins
A cross is delivered by Joe Cardle, Conrad Balatoni makes a clearance.
- 31mins
Steven McDougall delivers the ball, clearance made by Conrad Balatoni.
- 29mins
A cross is delivered by Calum Woods, Joe Cardle gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Paul Paton. Free kick taken by Scott Fox.
- 23mins
Effort from just outside the area by Paul Cairney goes over the target.
- 21mins
Corner taken by Bryan Hodge from the right by-line, Alex Keddie manages to make a clearance.
- 21mins
Shot by Chris Erskine. Austin McCann gets a block in.
- 20mins
The ball is swung over by Paul Paton, clearance made by Andy Dowie.
- 16mins
The ball is sent over by Paul Paton, Simon Donnelly takes a shot. Save by Chris Smith.
- 14mins
David Graham produces a right-footed shot from just outside the penalty box that misses to the left of the target.
- 13mins
Patrick Boyle produces a cross, clearance by Andy Dowie.
- 11mins
Corner taken right-footed by Paul Cairney from the left by-line, save by Chris Smith.
- 11mins
Centre by Patrick Boyle, blocked by Calum Woods.
- 9mins
Calum Woods delivers the ball.
- 7mins
Gary Mason gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Bryan Hodge. Free kick taken by William Kinniburgh.
- 6mins
Paul Cairney takes the inswinging corner, Chris Smith makes a save.
- 6mins
Patrick Boyle crosses the ball, Shot by Paul Paton. Andy Dowie gets a block in.
- 5mins
Alex Keddie challenges Chris Erskine unfairly and gives away a free kick. David Rowson takes the free kick.
- 4mins
The ball is delivered by Calum Woods, Scott Fox makes a comfortable save.
- 4mins
Corner taken right-footed by Joe Cardle from the left by-line, William Kinniburgh manages to make a clearance.
The ref blows the whistle to start the match.
Match Preview
Five missing for Dunfermline Dunfermline will look to hold on to pole position in the First Division by seeing off visitors Partick Thistle. They will be missing Willie Gibson following his red card against Queen of the South at the weekend, with Joe Cardle, who came off the bench to defeat the Doonhamers, or youngster Paul Willis getting Gibson's starting jersey. Defender Neil McGregor is available after suspension, however Greg Paterson, Jack Ross, Alex Burke and Steven Bell remain unavailable to manager Jim McIntyre. And the East End Park boss is anticipating a tough game. "Thistle are always a difficult side to play against and whilst they have a few youngsters in their team this season, they have a core of very experienced players," he said. "Our home record is fantastic and long may that continue." Partick Thistle travel without suspended captain Alan Archibald. Archibald was dismissed against Ross County on Saturday and must now serve a ban. Former Par Jackie McNamara could step in for Archibald as John Robertson is still not fully over his hamstring injury. Striker Liam Buchanan is available and manager Ian McCall said: "We took Liam off in the first half on Saturday for tactical reasons after Alan had been sent off." McCall has given his players a warning and added: "We did not start well against Ross County on Saturday and we need to do that in this game. "We are on a decent wee run just now and there is more to come from these players but this will be a tough, tough game."
Dunfermline
Partick
- Chris Smith
- Calum Woods
- Andy Dowie
- Alex Keddie
- Austin McCann
- David Graham
- Gary Mason
- Nick Phinn
- Joe Cardle
- Steven McDougall
- Andy Kirk
- SUBS
- Kyle Allison
- Patrick Clarke
- Neil McGregor
- Paul Willis
- Chris Higgins
Home
Away
- Scott Fox
- Paul Paton
- Jackie McNamara
- William Kinniburgh
- Patrick Boyle
- Paul Cairney
- Conrad Balatoni
- David Rowson
- Chris Erskine
- Bryan Hodge
- Simon Donnelly
- SUBS
- Ryan Scully
- Liam Buchanan
- Iain Flannigan
- Kris Doolan
- Martin Grehan
Match Report
Pars pull clear after draw Dunfermline extended their lead at the top of the First Division to three points but could only manage a goalless draw at home to Partick. In an even first half, Partick created the better chances. Chris Erskine saw a shot blocked before Simon Donnelly's header was saved by Athletic goalkeeper Chris Smith. Dunfermline were largely restricted to long-range efforts, with Nick Phinn's 20-yard strike eight minutes before the break which forced Scott Fox into a good save, the closest they came. The home side had the better opportunities after half-time, with Joe Cardle curling over from 12 yards before Steven McDougall missed the target from close range. Donnelly's blocked header was the best Thistle could muster in the second period as they held on.
Form Guide
- WDWLDW
- Dunfermline
- VS
- Partick WLWLDD
Last Meetings
- Partick
- 0 - 2
- Dunfermline
- 25/09/2010
- Dunfermline
- 1 - 2
- Partick
- 23/03/2010
- Partick
- 1 - 4
- Dunfermline
- 23/01/2010
- Dunfermline
- 3 - 1
- Partick
- 14/11/2009
- Partick
- 2 - 0
- Dunfermline
- 19/09/2009
- Dunfermline
- 0 - 1
- Partick
- 14/03/2009
Top Scorers
Dunfermline
- A Kirk 7
- P Clarke 5
- S Bell 3
- W Gibson 3
- J Cardle 3
- C Woods 2
- S McDougall 1
Partick
- K Doolan 4
- P Boyle 2
- C Erskine 2
- P Paton 1
- L Buchanan 1
- B Hodge 1
- I Flannigan 1
Goals
Dunfermline
- Total goals 42
- Goals per game 27
- (For) 1 (Against) Period 0-10 mins
- 6 (For) Period 11-20 mins
- 4 (For) 2 (Against) Period 21-30 mins
- 2 (For) 2 (Against) Period 31-40 mins
- 2 (For) 2 (Against) Period 41-50 mins
- (For) 2 (Against) Period 51-60 mins
- 2 (For) 1 (Against) Period 61-70 mins
- 5 (For) 2 (Against) Period 71-80 mins
- 6 (For) 3 (Against) Period 81-90 mins
Partick
- Total goals 27
- Goals per game 12
- (For) 2 (Against) Period 0-10 mins
- 4 (For) 4 (Against) Period 11-20 mins
- (For) 3 (Against) Period 21-30 mins
- 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 31-40 mins
- 2 (For) 1 (Against) Period 41-50 mins
- 2 (For) 2 (Against) Period 51-60 mins
- (For) 2 (Against) Period 61-70 mins
- 2 (For) 2 (Against) Period 71-80 mins
- 1 (For) 4 (Against) Period 81-90 mins
