Cainiepairt welcomed last seasons OVD Scottish Cup Finalists Linlithgow Rose for this East Super League match, both teams having gained only one point from their opening fixtures this had the makings of a match not to miss. Port still without the services of Scott Peters and Allan Ramsey had Ralph Hunter and Ben Honeyman back into the squad. New signing Sean Christie was also included in the squad. A match that started slowly with both teams trying to control midfield. The referee decided to take a firm hand early in 10 minutes and yellow carded the Tayport defender J Ward for what was not really a bad tackle compared to others. Port had the best efforts in the first half with Linlithgow Rose showing they were dangerous on the break. Steven Stewart ran onto a through ball inside the 18 yard line to fire in a low shot which beat the keeper but struck the post. Port soon found themselves with another corner on the right which was sent into the middle. A group of players went up for the challenge with J Ward falling to the ground with blood pouring from his nose. The Tayport central defender had to leave the field for treatment while Linlithgow went on the attack down the left. the ball was sent over to Derek Whyte who hit the ball goalbound with a low drive to Fitzpatrick right. Tayport with J ward back on the field continued to press the Linlithgow goal area. A 43 minute scramble in the box and the ball fell to Derek Whyte who tried a neat back heel kick with the Rose keeper spotting the danger. The second half started with a similar look to Tayport's two previous League encounters with constant attack on the Linlithgow goal area. Getting the ball there was not the problem getting it in the net was. Linlithgow always looked dangerous when they broke down field with Port having to defend a few searching crosses. Port's best effort was a through ball from Roberto Morris across the penalty area to the fully stretched foot of John Craik who just failed to get a touch. Tayport continued to push forward and Rose broke down the left again and a ball inside to Brian Walsh was sent  goalbound to put the match out of Ports reach. Linlithgow have made a few changes to their squad during the shut down and the Rosey support looked well pleased with the teams efforts today.

Team Fitzpatrick, Gunnion, Paterson, Ward, Wemyss, Morris, Stewart, McNaughton, Christie, Craik, Dailly. Subs used. Hunter, Heenan & Elliot.