Scottish First Division Raith Rovers winners of the Bells Second Division last season were the visitors to the Canniepairt this Sunday afternoon for a Challenge Match. Ex-Tayport striker David Evans was in the Rovers starting line up. Port had the best of the opening period with Rovers taking their time to get going. The best opportunity fell to Steven Stewart on the 30 minute mark with the keeper to beat his short went wide of the target.  On the 32nd minute a change upfront by Port had Ben Honeyman coming on for Ralph Hunter who had taken a heavy Rovers challenge.  Raith finished the first half strongly with a dipping 25 yarder over the crossbar . This set the ball rolling with Rovers, who continued to press the Port goal area in the second period. On the 68th minute mark Grant Paterson was replaced by the guesting Robbie Holden. Raith went on the attack with the Port keeper Frazer Fitzpatrick diving backwards to push a 20 yard strike over the crossbar. 3 minutes later and a scramble in the Port goalmouth, the ball fell to David Evans who picked his spot. Tayport substitute goalkeeper Duncan Bruce came on for the closing 7 minutes.

F Fitzpatrick, G Buist, G Paterson, J Ward, D Weymss, B Craik, S Stewart, R Hunter, S Christie, R Morris, K Heenan, Subs G Dailley, R Gunnion, R Holden, B Honeyman & sub goalkeeper Duncan Bruce.