Dunfermline Athletic's difficult start to the Scottish Championship season continued with a 1-0 defeat away to Livingston. The result leaves the Pars eighth in the table with just two points from their opening three matches.
Livingston secured the only goal of the game in the second half. Dunfermline could not find a response, suffering their first loss of the campaign after two opening draws.
Manager James McPake acknowledged the performance was not good enough. "We lacked quality in the final third and we have to be better," he told reporters after the match. The team has now scored just one goal in three league games.
Injuries have been a factor in the early stages. Key players have been sidelined, disrupting the team's rhythm and selection options. The full extent of the first-team squad's availability can be seen on our injuries page.
The early table shows Dunfermline five points behind early leaders Stenhousemuir. Their goal difference stands at minus two.
Next up is a Fife derby against Raith Rovers at East End Park. That match represents a key opportunity for McPake's side to kickstart their season and get a first win on the board. Fans can check the date and time for that fixture and others on our fixtures schedule.
