Michael Stewart
Former Scotland midfielder on BBC Scotland

There's no question that the Kirkcaldy side are the ones that have had the better of the game so far.

James McPake will be happy it's only 1-0. Dunfermline have to calm down, be more composed, and chances will present themselves.

Here's a look at the goal that separates the sides.

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Should be 2-0.

Ross Millen floats a lovely ball to the back post, Callum Smith gets goal-side of Aaron Comrie, but can only volley wide with the goal at his mercy.

Rovers are bossing proceedings at East End Park.

It's not quite clicking for Dunfermline here.

Alex Jakubiak plays a pass straight into touch and looks to the skies in frustration.

Big "Olés" from the away end, as Ross Millen calmly steps away from a Dunfermline sliding tackle.

They are enjoying their Friday night so far.

Michael Stewart
Former Scotland midfielder on BBC Scotland

It's all about that maverick in the Rovers midfield, Dylan Easton.

He picks it up on the edge of the box and just ghosts past Moffat. The turn of pace to drive into the box, and there's Hamilton with a neat finish.

Owen Moffat does brilliantly to spin away from his marker and drive into the Rovers box.

His shot is blocked away from goal, but it's the first signs of life from the home side in a fair while.

The visitors are turning the screw here, pinning Dunfermline in and popping the ball about with real purpose.

Ross Millen whips a cross to the back post, but Jack Hamilton's header is well over the bar.

Some beautiful football almost sees Rovers open the scoring.

Aidan Connelly is played in down the right after some intricate passing, and he tees up Jack Hamilton around the penalty spot.

His shot is heading wide, but a wee nick off Lewis Vaughan sees it strike the outside of the post and bounce behind for a goal kick.

Lovely feet from Dylan Easton take Rovers to the edge of the Dunfermline box, but the final ball isn't quite there.

He's such a threat.

It's been a bright start from the hosts.

Joe Chalmers whips in a corner to the far post that Rovers just about scramble clear.

We are under way in front of a packed house at East End Park.

Tonight's other Scottish Cup tie has also kicked off, as Clyde host Jeanfield Swifts.

We'll keep you up to date with any goals from that one.

There's a slight delay to kick-off due to some pyrotechnics in the away end.

Referee Willie Collum is just waiting for the smoke to clear.

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Rovers boss Ian Murray tells BBC Scotland:

"Some changes are forced, some aren't. It's tough - you just have to look at our numbers on the bench.

"Anything can happen. Dunfermline are a good team, play with real width. I enjoy watching them.

"We're trying to go under the radar, but we're really happy with where we are. We have to keep it going.

"We have to be [ready for extra-time]."

Dunfermline manager James McPake tells BBC Scotland: "When a derby comes around it's always an exciting one.

"Two teams that are going ok, but it all goes out of the window on Scottish Cup weekend.

"It's the fourth time we've played them [this season], so both teams know plenty about each other. It's a big occasion, a special competition.

"Both teams will come out and have a go, so we're excited."

It is no secret that former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has had a long association with Raith Rovers, and he has revealed to BBC Scotland that he would have loved to manage the Kirkcaldy club.

"When you're a kid, you dream of playing for your local team," Brown told BBC Scotland. "I've been a shareholder and I started off here as a programme seller.

"I'd love to have been manager of Raith Rovers, [but] I'm not the expert that other people are."

You can listen to Brown's interview in full in a special episode of the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast.

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As well as reading text updates from yours truly, you can also watch tonight's action with build-up just getting under way on BBC Scotland.

Either adjust your TV sets, or you can click on the link at the top of this page.

Jonathan Sutherland is presenting, and is joined by pundits James McFadden and Leanne Crichton.

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It may only be November, but tonight's clash is the fourth meeting of the Fife rivals this season.

The sides met in the group stages of the Viaplay Cup, a 1-1 draw with the Pars winning the penalty shootout for a bonus point.

However, Rovers exacted revenge over the next two Championship games - winning 1-0 home and away.

Sam Stanton has been something of a scourge for Dunfermline, scoring the only goal in both league encounters, including a 90th-minute winner last month.

Their last Scottish Cup meeting came in early 2019, when the Kirkcaldy side won 3-0 at Stark's Park.

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Rovers boss Ian Murray has been forced to shuffle the deck somewhat with several players missing through injury.

Adam Masson misses out with a head knock sustained against Hamilton Academical last time out, while Liam Dick and Shaun Byrne are also absent from the squad.

Daniel O'Reilly comes in to make his debut in defence having signed on a free transfer earlier this week.

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