Deflected Ewan Otoo shots puts hosts ahead, David Wotherspoon curls second
Raith Rovers' Euan Murray sent off for foul on Chris Kane
FT: Dunfermline 2-0 Raith Rovers
Tonight's entertaining derby battle sees Dunfermline off bottom spot, while shoving Rovers down into it. You couldn't script it much better for the hosts.
Sorry we couldn't bring you the post-match chat from James McPake, but I'm sure it will find its way to you in a wee bit elsewhere.
Cheerio for now.
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FT: Dunfermline 2-0 Raith Rovers
FT: Dunfermline 2-0 Raith Rovers
It's BBC Scotland reporter Amy Canavan's birthday, and Dunfermline mascot Sammy the Tammy was not going to let the occasion pass without some cake.
Sammy the Tammy surprises Amy Canavan on her birthday
FT: Dunfermline 2-0 Raith Rovers
FT: Dunfermline 2-0 Raith Rovers
Raith Rovers manager Neill Collins tells BBC Scotland: "When you go down to 10-men that early it is a huge change. I actually thought we handled it really well. Until half-time, very good, even until the goal.
"One of those nights where little things go against us. Made a mistake for the red card, the big guy has held his hands up.
"The message [at half-time] was that we could still win the game. I thought we still had good enough players to hold possession and get us up the park. The attitude was great.
"We could have done more, but I can't be too hard on them."
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Dunfermline grab their first win of the league season to leapfrog Raith Rovers and rise off the bottom of the Championship table.
What an evening for the Pars.
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Image source, SNSPlayer of the Match David Wotherspoon tells BBC Scotland: "I don't think I have hit one any better. I'm delighted.
"We have had a tough start to the season. We came in after Ayr with a positive result and we wanted to do it again.
"The gaffer was desperate for this one. The boys showed that today. They were at it from the first minute.
"The fans will be delighted and expecting more of the same week in, week out. We believe in our team and that we can produce."
FT: Dunfermline Athletic 2-0 Raith Rovers
Leanne Crichton
Former Scotland international on BBC Sportscene
It was massive for Dunfermline to ger a result tonight.
The early red card clearly changed things but they still had to get the job done.
It's an unbelievable performance. For the fans, it will be a night that can kickstart their season.
It's derby day delight for Dunfermline!
A wicked deflection gifted the Pars the lead over 10-man Raith Rovers after 52 minutes, as Ewan Otoo's powerful strike smacked off Paul Hanlon and flew beyond a helpless Kevin Dabrowski.
David Wotherspoon proceeded to convert with a touch of class in the 80th minute to finish the feisty encounter off in style.
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Both sides are pushing forward but there's no urgency from either side at the moment.
This one is done.
Dunfermline Athletic 2-0 Raith Rovers
Five minutes of additional time to play.
Dunfermline Athletic 2-0 Raith Rovers
6,993 in attendance at East End Park tonight.
It's been bouncing all evening in Dunfermline.
Class.
Dunfermline Athletic 2-0 Raith Rovers
Lewis Stevenson puts enough pressure on a lurking Aaron Comrie to win a goal kick for his side.
Any less from the Raith defender would have certainly seen Comrie convert Pars' third at the back post.
Dunfermline Athletic 2-0 Raith Rovers
Tobi Oluwayemi forced into a punched clearance or two there as Rovers bombard the Pars box with crosses.
Nothing comes of it. Dunfermline remain two to the good.
Dunfermline Athletic 2-0 Raith Rovers
Jack Hamilton replaced Josh Mullin for Raith Rovers immediately before Wotherspoon's stunning goal.
I doubt it will quite have the impact Neill Collins wanted it to now.
Dunfermline Athletic 2-0 Raith Rovers
Raith Rovers are hurtling toward their first derby defeat in six games.
Limp.
Dunfermline Athletic 2-0 Raith Rovers
Michael Stewart
Former Scotland midfielder on BBC Sportscene
It's terrific from Wotherspoon. That seals it.
There is a gaping hole in the Rovers defence and Wotherspoon comes up with a moment of magic. He exploits the space clinically. Dabrowski has no chance.
Dunfermline Athletic 2-0 Raith Rovers
Amy Canavan
BBC Scotland at East End Park
Wonderful from Wotherspoon!
What a peach.
Highlights: Dunfermline Athletic 2-0 Raith Rovers
Dunfermline Athletic secured their first Scottish Championship win of the season against 10-man Raith Rovers.
The visitors were a player light from the 15th minute. Chris Kane got in behind Euan Murray and the Raith defender's push resulted in a prompt red card from referee Craig Napier.
Kane and Pars team-mate Lewis McCann, twice, went close, as did Ewan Otoo before the latter's somewhat fortuitous opener in the second half.
Otoo's effort from outside the box was diverted into the net following Paul Hanlon's intervention.
Tempers flared when McCann and Dylan Easton became involved in a tussle near the dugout. A member of the Dunfermline backroom team was sent to the stand and a raft of players were booked.
Tiring Rovers were stretched as David Wotherspoon found space on the left and curled in a delightful shot to all but seal the three points.
Dunfermline move on to four points after five games in seventh while Raith Rovers, who were playing their first league match under Neill Collins, are bottom with three points. There are four more second-tier fixtures on Saturday.
Prior to kick-off, there was a minute's applause to honour the late former Dunfermline defender Sol Bamba.
Dunfermline Athletic midfielder David Wotherspoon: "I don't think I have hit one any better. I'm delighted.
"We have had a tough start to the season. The gaffer was desperate for this one. The boys showed that. They were at it from the first minute. We believe in our team and that we can produce."
Raith Rovers manager Neill Collins: "When you go down to 10 men that early it is a huge change. I actually thought we handled it really well. Until half-time, very good, even until the goal.
"One of those nights where little things go against us. Made a mistake for the red card, the big guy has held his hands up. We could have done more, but I can't be too hard on them."
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 13 |
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| 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 12 |
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| 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
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| 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 5 |
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| 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
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| 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 4 |
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| 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 4 |
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| 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 4 |
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| 9 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 3 |
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| 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 3 |
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Manager: James McPake
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Neill Collins
Formation: 3 - 5 - 2
Manager: James McPake
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Neill Collins
Formation: 3 - 5 - 2
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