Dunfermline Athletic Hammer Cove Rangers in Premier Sports Cup
Dunfermline Athletic secured a resounding 5-0 win over Cove Rangers in the Premier Sports Cup Group C, with Andrew Tod scoring a brace. The victory sees Dunfermline Athletic move up the league table.
What happened?
Dunfermline Athletic dominated the match, with Andrew Tod scoring two goals in the 5th and 68th minutes. Oli Shaw also scored twice, in the 15th and 33rd minutes, while Josh Cooper added a fifth goal in the 81st minute.
Why it matters for Dunfermline
The win sees Dunfermline Athletic move up the league table and puts pressure on their rivals in the Premier Sports Cup Group C. Dunfermline Athletic's recent form has been inconsistent, with a loss in their last three matches.
What comes next?
Dunfermline Athletic will look to build on this win and move up the league table. They face a tough test in their next match, but with their recent form, they will be confident of getting a positive result.
As of 24 Jul 2026, Dunfermline Athletic are 4th in the Championship, with 51 points from 36 games, and a recent form of DWLDL. They have scored 52 goals and conceded 41 this season, with a goal difference of +11. They are 26 points behind leaders St Johnstone in the title race. Their last result was a 3-1 loss to Celtic on 2026-05-23.
The match was played in front of 1,845 fans at East End Park, with Dunfermline Athletic's KDM Group stadium hosting the event. The attendance was a significant boost for the team, who will be looking to build on this win and move up the league table.
Dunfermline Athletic's victory was a comprehensive one, with Cove Rangers unable to mount any significant resistance. The win sees Dunfermline Athletic move up the league table and puts pressure on their rivals in the Premier Sports Cup Group C. With their recent form, Dunfermline Athletic will be confident of getting a positive result in their next match.
