Dunfermline extended their lead at the top of Scottish League One with a comfortable 5-0 victory over 10-man Stenhousemuir at East End Park. Two goals in four first-half minutes around the half-hour mark got the hosts up and running. The first came from Josh Falkingham, who fired Jason Talbot's free-kick into the bottom corner from just outside the area, before Michael Paton's own set-piece fo...Full Story »

Dunfermline midfielder Josh Falkingham has recovered from a back injury and will be included against Peterhead at East End Park if there has been no adverse reaction to playing in a development league game on Thursday. Manager Allan Johnston is looking for his side to return to top spot in Ladbrokes League One, but he will be without Callum Fordyce and Ryan Williamson, with both players sidelin...Full Story »

Brechin made it a club-record 16 matches unbeaten after coming from behind to draw 1-1 with Dunfermline. The hosts were stunned after just 34 seconds when Josh Falkingham fired Dunfermline into the lead. Michael Moffat almost doubled their advantage midway through the first half but his header was beaten out by Graeme Smith. Pars goalkeeper Ryan Scully denied Robbie Barr an equaliser with a f...Full Story »

Dunfermline will be without suspended captain Josh Falkingham when they launch their new season against Brechin at East End Park. Boss Jim Jefferies is also without Andy Stirling, who is not fully fit after picking up an injury in pre-season, but Alex Whittle is available following a ban. Jefferies said: "If we play like we did when we beat Raith Rovers in midweek we are going to be a very dif...Full Story »

Dunfermline skipper Josh Falkingham is in line to start against former club Arbroath after overcoming a knee injury. Back up goalkeeper Michal Hrivnak misses out due to a toe injury, Alan Smith remains sidelined with a knee problem and manager Jim Jefferies is also without the suspended Stephen Husband. Luke Johnstone has been ill all week and also looks set to miss out. Jefferies said: "Arbr...Full Story »

Dunfermline face the relegation play-offs after their 2-1 defeat at home to bottom club Airdrie saw them finish ninth in the First Division table. The hosts made a strong start and were unlucky not to have gone in front in the 21st minute when Joshua Falkingham hit a post from 10 yards out. The Pars came close once again a minute later when Ryan Thomson clattered the crossbar with his effort. ...Full Story »

Dunfermline midfielder Josh Falkingham will miss out on their promotion tussle with leaders Morton after he picked up an ankle injury in last Saturday's 1-0 defeat from Falkirk. Falkingham joins Stephen Jordan (thigh) and Shaun Byrne (ankle) on the side-lines however Andy Barrowman, Chris Kane and Andy Geggan have been declared fit enough to face the Greenock side. East End Park assistant mana...Full Story »

Dunfermline were able to keep pace with league leaders Partick as they cruised past 10-man Dumbarton 4-0 at East End Park. The hosts took the lead just after the half-hour mark when Joshua Falkingham rose highest to head home Ryan Wallace's cross. And they doubled the advantage seven minutes later, Falkingham the provider this time as his cross was turned into his own net by Andrew Graham. Th...Full Story »

Dunfermline midfielder Josh Falkingham is a major doubt for the visit of Livingston due to illness. The former Leeds, St Johnstone and Arbroath player has been ill for most of the week, but Andy Barrowan has shaken off a virus and Jordan McMillan and Joe Cardle have both recovered from knocks. Chris Kane remains sidelined due to an ankle injury. Assistant boss Gerry McCabe said: "We have reco...Full Story »

Josh Falkingham set up both goals for Dunfermline as they overcame Dumbarton 2-0 to keep the pressure on Partick at the top of the Scottish First Division. Dumbarton's Steven McDougall tested Paul Gallacher midway through the first half with a powerful 25-yard drive that was well held. But it was the away side who went in front after 41 minutes thanks to Andy Kirk who swept home Falkingham's i...Full Story »