Date:12 Mar 2011
Kick-off:15:00
Venue:Stark's Park
Attendance:2,065

Doolan (48) Boyle (89)

Goal!

Live Commentary

90mins Kris Doolan leaves the field to be replaced by Shaun Fraser.

89mins Patrick Boyle grabs a goal from inside the area to the top left corner of the goal. Raith 0-2 Partick.

88mins Ryan McGowan fouled by Iain Davidson, the ref awards a free kick. Scott Fox takes the indirect free kick.

88mins Martin Grehan is caught offside. Douglas Hill takes the free kick.

87mins Kris Doolan is ruled offside. Andrew McNeil takes the indirect free kick.

87mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Martin Grehan by Mark Campbell. Free kick crossed left-footed by Patrick Boyle from left channel, clearance by Douglas Hill.

84mins Iain Davidson goes into the book for unsporting behaviour. Unfair challenge on Chris Erskine by Iain Davidson results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Paul Paton.

80mins John Robertson fouled by Gary Wales, the ref awards a free kick. Indirect free kick taken by Scott Fox.

78mins Shot by David Rowson from a long way out goes over the net.

77mins The referee blows for offside. Free kick taken by Scott Fox.

75mins Corner taken by Allan Walker, Stephen Simmons produces a right-footed shot from just outside the box that goes wide left of the target.

73mins Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Paul Paton, Stephen Simmons manages to make a clearance.

73mins Kris Doolan takes a shot. Andrew McNeil makes a save.

71mins Foul by Mark Campbell on Kris Doolan, free kick awarded. The free kick is delivered right-footed by Paul Paton from left wing, clearance made by Allan Walker.

70mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Ryan McGowan on Graham Weir. Allan Walker takes the indirect free kick.

68mins Gary Wales comes on in place of John Baird. Graham Weir replaces Gregory Tade. Iain Davidson is brought on as a substitute for Mark Ferry.

67mins Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Allan Walker from the right by-line, Douglas Hill produces a header from inside the area that goes over the crossbar.

65mins Patrick Boyle takes the inswinging corner, save by Andrew McNeil.

63mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Stephen Simmons by Ryan McGowan. Free kick taken by Andrew McNeil.

62mins Grant Murray concedes a free kick for a foul on Chris Erskine. Free kick taken by Patrick Boyle.

60mins The official flags Martin Grehan offside. Mark Campbell restarts play with the free kick.

59mins Corner taken by Allan Walker from the right by-line to the near post, clearance made by Alan Archibald.

59mins Allan Walker takes a shot. Save by Scott Fox.

59mins Alan Archibald gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on John Baird. Free kick taken by Stephen Simmons.

53mins Jackie McNamara gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on John Baird. The free kick is swung in right-footed by Allan Walker.

52mins Mark Ferry concedes a free kick for a foul on Paul Paton. Jackie McNamara takes the indirect free kick.

48mins Kris Doolan finds the back of the net with a goal from close range low into the middle of the goal. Raith 0-1 Partick.Inswinging corner taken by Paul Paton from the left by-line, Paul Paton provided the assist for the goal.

47mins Corner taken by Patrick Boyle, clearance made by Douglas Hill.

45mins Grant Murray concedes a free kick for a foul on Kris Doolan. Jackie McNamara takes the indirect free kick.

44mins Inswinging corner taken by Allan Walker from the left by-line played to the near post, Scott Fox makes a save.

39mins Patrick Boyle takes a shot.

38mins Mark Ferry concedes a free kick for a foul on Chris Erskine. Patrick Boyle fires a strike on goal direct from the free kick.

37mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Gregory Tade on Alan Archibald. Jackie McNamara restarts play with the free kick.

36mins Unfair challenge on Gregory Tade by Ryan McGowan results in a free kick. Allan Walker takes the direct free kick.

35mins The assistant referee signals for offside against Martin Grehan. Indirect free kick taken by Andrew McNeil.

34mins A cross is delivered by Paul Paton, Headed effort from close range by Martin Grehan goes wide left of the target.

29mins Allan Walker gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Patrick Boyle. Paul Paton restarts play with the free kick.

27mins Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Paul Paton from the left by-line, Gregory Tade manages to make a clearance.

24mins Ryan McGowan gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Stephen Simmons. Free kick taken by Grant Murray.

23mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Alan Archibald on Gregory Tade. Allan Walker restarts play with the free kick.

23mins Ryan McGowan takes a shot. Andrew McNeil makes a save.

20mins Douglas Hill gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Martin Grehan. Alan Archibald takes the indirect free kick.

14mins Corner from right by-line taken by Patrick Boyle.

12mins Unfair challenge on Ryan McGowan by Stephen Simmons results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Paul Paton.

11mins Inswinging corner taken by Patrick Boyle from the right by-line played to the near post, Willie Dyer manages to make a clearance.

10mins Stephen Simmons concedes a free kick for a foul on Ryan McGowan. Jackie McNamara restarts play with the free kick.

6mins Martin Grehan is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Andrew McNeil restarts play with the free kick.

5mins Gregory Tade challenges Ryan McGowan unfairly and gives away a free kick. Jackie McNamara restarts play with the free kick.

3mins Inswinging corner taken by Patrick Boyle from the right by-line played to the near post, Allan Walker manages to make a clearance.

2mins Inswinging corner taken by Paul Paton, Ryan McGowan takes a shot. Save by Andrew McNeil.

1mins Ryan McGowan challenges Stephen Simmons unfairly and gives away a free kick. Allan Walker takes the free kick.

Match Preview

Duo missing for Raith League leaders Raith Rovers will be missing the injured duo of Iain Williamson and Scott McBride for the visit of Partick Thistle, however manager John McGlynn can include Iain Davidson after suspension. Versatile defender Laurie Ellis is struggling with a calf injury, but may play providing he has no negative reaction in training. McGlynn believes that teams are going to start upping their game against his side, saying: "We are the top of the table team and that means that we are a target for everyone. It is up to us to handle that and keep our challenge going." "This will be a really difficult game as Ian McCall is a very experienced manager and Partick had a very good result in midweek." Partick Thistle travel to Kirkcaldy with Willie Kinniburgh, Bryan Hodge, Paul Cairney, Ross McGeough and Simon Donnelly all ruled out with Alan Archibald and Paul Paton facing fitness battles ahead of kick off. "We are down to the bare bones of a squad," said assistant manager Ian Maxwell. He added: "We will go to Stark's Park in good spirits following our win over Queen of the South in midweek. "Raith defeated us 4-0 at the start of the season, but when we played them on Boxing Day there was very little between the sides. "It will be a hard game but there is no pressure on us as we are the underdogs so we will go out and enjoy it."

Formation:442Manager: John McGlynn

Raith

Formation: 442Manager: Ian McCall

Partick

Andrew McNeil
Craig Wilson
Mark Campbell
Douglas Hill
Willie Dyer
Allan Walker
Grant Murray
Stephen Simmons
Mark Ferry
John Baird
Gregory Tade
SUBS
David McGurn
Iain Davidson
Graham Weir
Gary Wales
Laurence Ellis

Home

Away

Scott Fox
Paul Paton
John Robertson
Alan Archibald
Patrick Boyle
Ryan McGowan
Jackie McNamara
David Rowson
Chris Erskine
Kris Doolan
Martin Grehan
SUBS
Ryan Scully
Iain Flannigan
Conrad Balatoni
Jamie Campbell
Shaun Fraser

Match Report

Raith undone by Partick Table-topping Raith Rovers succumed to an unexpected 2-0 home defeat at the hands of Partick Thistle. The first half was a turgid affair, with both sides unable to break the deadlock. However, Raith's defensive gameplan was undone only minutes into the second half. Partick top scorer Kris Doolan scored his thirteenth goal of the season when he turned a Paul Paton cross past the helpless Raith goalkeeper Andrew McNeil. Even a triple substitution by Raith manager John McGlynn was not enough to break down the well-organised Partick defence. Douglas Hill and Stephen Simmons both had chances to equalise for Rovers, but the game was settled in stoppage time with a solo effort from ex-Everton academy left-back Patrick Boyle. The result cuts Raith's lead to only two points, but Partick remain in fourth position, sixteen points off a promotion spot.

Form Guide

WLWLWW Raith VS Partick DDLDDW

Last Meetings

Partick 0 - 0 Raith 26/12/2010 Raith 4 - 0 Partick 07/08/2010 Partick 0 - 0 Raith 19/04/2010 Raith 1 - 0 Partick 16/01/2010 Partick 1 - 2 Raith 31/10/2009 Raith 1 - 1 Partick 12/09/2009

Top Scorers

Raith J Baird 8 A Walker 5 G Tade 5 M Campbell 3 L Ellis 3 G Murray 2 S Simmons 2 M Ferry 2 I Davidson 1 I Williamson 1 W Dyer 1 Partick K Doolan 8 I Flannigan 4 C Erskine 4 P Boyle 2 S Fraser 2 P Paton 1 B Hodge 1 M Grehan 1 J Campbell 1

Goals

Raith Total goals 55 Goals per game 36 3 (For) 1 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 4 (For) 1 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 2 (For) Period 21-30 mins 5 (For) 4 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 2 (For) 3 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 4 (For) 4 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 4 (For) Period 61-70 mins 3 (For) 2 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 9 (For) 4 (Against) Period 81-90 mins Partick Total goals 46 Goals per game 27 (For) 3 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 5 (For) 5 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 1 (For) 3 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 5 (For) 1 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 3 (For) 2 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 3 (For) 2 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 1 (For) 2 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 3 (For) 2 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 6 (For) 8 (Against) Period 81-90 mins