Dunfermline Athletic suffered a disappointing loss in the Fife derby against Raith Rovers, with the hosts securing a 2-0 victory in the Scottish Championship. The match, which took place on 14 March 2025, saw Raith Rovers dominate from the start, with Jamie Gullan hitting the crossbar with a ferocious 30-yard free-kick inside the first minute. Finlay Pollock, on loan from Heart of Midlothian, scored the opening goal for Raith Rovers, latching onto a pass from Dylan Easton to slot home. The second goal came from an unlikely source, as former Hibernian centre-half Paul Hanlon stabbed home his first goal for the Stark's Park club. Dunfermline's woes continue, with the team remaining in the relegation play-off position, seven points ahead of bottom side Airdrieonians and one point behind eighth-placed Hamilton Academical. Raith Rovers head coach Barry Robson praised his team's performance, saying they looked like they were going to cut Dunfermline open a lot in the first half. The win takes Raith Rovers to within four points of fourth-placed Partick Thistle in the final play-off spot. Dunfermline's manager, Michael Tidser, will be looking to turn things around for his team, which has been struggling in the Scottish Championship. The team's next match will be crucial in determining their fate in the league. With the loss, Dunfermline's fans will be hoping for a turnaround in fortunes soon. The Scottish Championship is known for its competitive matches, and Dunfermline will need to step up their game to avoid relegation. The Fife derby is always a highly anticipated match, and this loss will be a tough pill to swallow for Dunfermline's supporters.