Dunfermline Athletic host Stenhousemuir at KDM Group East End Park, Dunfermline on Saturday, Dec 12 at 4:00 PM in a top-four clash that could have significant title implications. Both sides are separated by just 5 points in the Championship, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.

Dunfermline Athletic come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 2D 1L). Stenhousemuir, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (4W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

History strongly favours Dunfermline Athletic here — they've won 9 of 10 previous meetings against Stenhousemuir. Their last encounter ended in Dunfermline Athletic won 3–0. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.4 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Dunfermline Athletic a slight edge, but Stenhousemuir are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.