2023–24 Dunfermline Athletic F.C. season explained

Club:Dunfermline Athletic
Season:2023–24
Manager:James McPake[1]
Chairman:David Cook[2]
Stadium:East End Park
Dunfermline, Scotland
(Capacity: 11,480)
League:Scottish Championship
League Result:Sixth place
Cup2:League Cup
Cup2 Result:Group stage
Cup3:Challenge Cup
Cup3 Result:Third round
Cup1:Scottish Cup
Cup1 Result:Third round
League Topscorer:Chris Kane
& Craig Wighton (5)
Season Topscorer:Lewis McCann (7)
Highest Attendance:8,447, vs. Raith Rovers, Championship, 2 January 2024
Lowest Attendance:1,364, vs. Annan Athletic, League Cup, 18 July 2023
Average Attendance:5,444
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Prevseason:2022–23
Nextseason:2024–25
Updated:6 July 2023

The 2023–24 season was Dunfermline Athletic's first season back in the Scottish Championship, following their promotion from Scottish League One.

Squad list

No.NameNationalityPositionDate of Birth (Age)Signed FromSigned inSigned untilApps.Goals
Goalkeepers
1Deniz MehmetGK1992 9, df=yesDundee United20212026850
20Harrison SharpGK2001 4, df=yesDundee2023202480
44Max LittleGK2002 6, df=yesQueen's Park Rangers2022202430
Defenders
2Aaron ComrieDF1997 2, df=yesSt Johnstone201920231584
3Josh EdwardsDF2000 5, df=yesAirdrieonians2019202316710
4Kyle BenedictusDF1991 12, df=yesRaith Rovers20222024608
6Ewan OtooDF2002 8, df=yesCeltic B20232026482
12Rhys BreenDF2000 1, df=yesRangers20212023595
15Sam FisherDF2001 7, df=yesDundee20222026461
19Miller FentonDF2003 10, df=yesFife Elite Football Academy2019202460
27Sam YoungDF2006 1, df=yesFife Elite Football Academy2021202410
29Liam HogganDF2006 9, df=yesFife Elite Football Academy2021202410
33Xavier BenjaminDF2004 1, df=yesCardiff City2024202441
36Miles Welch-HayesDF1996 10, df=yesLivingston20242024121
64Malachi Fagan-WalcottDF2002 3, df=yesCardiff City20242024163
Midfielders
5Chris HamiltonMF2001 7, df=yesHeart of Midlothian2022—714
7Kane Ritchie-HoslerMF2002 9, df=yesRangers20232026375
8Joe ChalmersMF1994 1, df=yesAyr United20222023940
10Matty ToddMF2001 6, df=yesFife Elite Football Academy201820249818
16Ben SummersMF2004 6, df=yesCeltic20232024191
18Paul AllanMF2000 2, df=yesFife Elite Football Academy20172024622
24Jake RennieMF2005 1, df=yesFife Elite Football Academy2021202410
25Michael BeagleyMF2005 2, df=yesFife Elite Football Academy2021202410
28Andrew TodMF2006 2, df=yesFife Elite Football Academy20212024140
30Ewan McLeodMF2006 1, df=yesFife Elite Football Academy2023202410
Forwards
9Craig WightonFW1997 7, df=yesHeart of Midlothian202120239433
11Lewis McCannFW2001 6, df=yesFife Elite Football Academy2018202412522
14Alex JakubiakFW1996 8, df=yesDundee20232024272
17Owen MoffatFW2002 1, df=yesBlackpool20232024293
20Chris KaneFW1994 9, df=yesSt Johnstone20242024105
23Michael O'HalloranFW1991 1, df=yesSt Johnstone20232025271
26Taylor SutherlandFW2005 12, df=yesFife Elite Football Academy20222024122
31Jake SutherlandFW2006 11, df=yesFife Elite Football Academy2023202410
38Brad HolmesFW2002 12, df=yesBlackpool20242024130

Results & fixtures

Scottish Championship

See main article: 2023–24 Scottish Championship.

Scottish League Cup

See main article: 2023–24 Scottish League Cup group stage.

Table

Scottish Challenge Cup

See main article: 2023–24 Scottish Challenge Cup.

Scottish Cup

See main article: 2023–24 Scottish Cup.

Squad statistics

Appearances and goals

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Goalscorers

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1FWLewis McCann743
2FWCraig Wighton651
3FWChris Kane55
4DFJosh Edwards431
MFMatty Todd44
5DFMalachi Fagan-Walcott33
FWOwen Moffat33
6MFPaul Allan22
MFChris Hamilton22
FWAlex Jakubiak22
DFEwan Otoo22
MFKane Ritchie-Hosler22
MFBen Summers22
7DFKyle Benedictus11
DFXavier Benjamin11
DFSam Fisher11
FWMichael O'Halloran11
FWTaylor Sutherland11
DFMiles Welch-Hayes11
Total5043700

Disciplinary record

Squad numberPositionNationNameTotalScottish ChampionshipScottish League CupScottish Challenge CupScottish Cup
1 GKDeniz Mehmet11
2 DFAaron Comrie11
3 DFJosh Edwards33
4 DFKyle Benedictus33
5 MFChris Hamilton1091
6 DFEwan Otoo551
7 MFKane Ritchie-Hosler221
8 MFJoe Chalmers22
9 FWCraig Wighton11
10 MFMatty Todd11
11 FWLewis McCann431
12 DFRhys Breen3131
14 FWAlex Jakubiak11
15 DFSam Fisher431
16 MFBen Summers11
17 FWOwen Moffat11
18 MFPaul Allan22
20 GKHarrison Sharp11
20 FWChris Kane22
23 FWMichael O'Halloran33
28 MFAndrew Tod22
33 DFXavier Benjamin22
36 DFMiles Welch-Hayes22
Total581531300010

Club statistics

League table

Transfers

First team

Players in

DatePositionNo.NationalityNameFromFeeRef.
24 May 2023MF7Kane Ritchie-HoslerRangersUndisclosed[3]
20 June 2023DF15Sam FisherDundeeCompensation[4]
21 June 2023DF6Ewan OtooCelticFree[5]
9 July 2023FW23Michael O'HalloranSt JohnstoneFree[6]
8 September 2023FW14Alex JakubiakDundeeFree[7]

Players out

DatePositionNo.NationalityNameToFeeRef.
7 May 2023FW7Kevin O'HaraHamilton Academical[8] [9] Free[10]
DF6Kyle MacDonald
FW10Nikolay TodorovAirdrieonians[11]

Loans in

DatePositionNo.NationalityNameFromDurationRef.
3 August 2023GK20Harrison SharpDundee1 January 2024[12]
11 August 2023MF16Ben SummersCeltic31 May 2024[13]
1 September 2023FW17Owen MoffatBlackpool[14]
12 January 2024DF64Malachi Fagan-WalcottCardiff City[15]
30 January 2024FW38Brad HolmesBlackpool[16]
1 February 2024DF33Xavier BenjaminCardiff City[17]
13 February 2024FW20Chris KaneSt Johnstone[18]
22 February 2024DF36Miles Welch-HayesLivingston[19]

Loans out

DatePositionNo.NationalityNameToDurationRef.
15 July 2023DF27Sam YoungEast Stirlingshire15 January 2024[20]
29 September 2023FW26Taylor SutherlandBonnyrigg Rose1 January 2024[21]
19 March 2024DF27Sam YoungGala Fairydean Rovers31 May 2024[22]
MF30Ewan McLeodCrossgates Primrose
FW31Jake Sutherland

Notes and References

  1. Web site: First Team Manager appointed . Dunfermline Athletic FC . 24 May 2022 . 24 May 2022.
  2. News: Club Announcement . Dunfermline Athletic FC . 11 May 2022 . 16 May 2022.
  3. Web site: IT’S CITY OF DUNFERMLINE FOR KANE . Dunfermline Athletic FC . 24 May 2023 . 6 July 2023.
  4. Web site: Dunfermline welcome back Sam Fisher . Dunfermline Athletic FC . 20 June 2023 . 6 July 2023.
  5. Web site: Ewan Otoo Returns . Dunfermline Athletic FC . 21 June 2023 . 6 July 2023.
  6. Web site: Michael O’Halloran joins Dunfermline . dafc.co.uk . Dunfermline Athletic FC . 9 July 2023 . 9 July 2023.
  7. Web site: Alex Jakubiak signs for DAFC . dafc.co.uk . Dunfermline Athletic FC . 8 September 2023 . 8 September 2023.
  8. Web site: Another busy day ahead with announcements! . Hamilton Academical FC . 20 June 2023 . 6 July 2023.
  9. Web site: Another one for today…Kyle MacDonald . Hamilton Academical FC . 19 June 2023 . 6 July 2023.
  10. Web site: Squad Update . Dunfermline Athletic FC . 7 May 2023 . 6 July 2023.
  11. Web site: Todorov joins the Diamonds . Airdrieonians FC . 13 June 2023 . 6 July 2023.
  12. News: Harry Sharp joins Dunfermline . Dunfermline Athletic FC . 3 August 2023 . 3 August 2023.
  13. News: Summers Joins On Loan . Dunfermline Athletic FC . 11 August 2023 . 12 August 2023.
  14. News: Moffat joins on loan . Dunfermline Athletic FC . 1 September 2023 . 12 August 2023.
  15. News: Malachi Fagan-Walcott Signs . Dunfermline Athletic FC . 12 January 2024 . 13 January 2024.
  16. Web site: Brad Holmes Signs . dafc.co.uk . Dunfermline Athletic FC . 30 January 2024 . 3 February 2024.
  17. Web site: Xavier Benjamin joins Dunfermline . dafc.co.uk . Dunfermline Athletic FC . 1 February 2024 . 3 February 2024.
  18. Web site: Chris Kane joins on loan . Dunfermline Athletic FC . 13 February 2024 . 13 February 2024.
  19. Web site: Miles Welch-Hayes joins Dunfermline on loan . livingstonfc.co.uk. en. 22 February 2024 . 22 February 2024.
  20. Web site: Welcome Sam Young! . East Stirlingshire FC . 15 July 2023 . 15 July 2023.
  21. Web site: Taylor Sutherland joins Bonnyrigg . Dunfermline Athletic FC . 29 September 2023 . 30 September 2023.
  22. Web site: Logic behind loan deals . Dunfermline Athletic FC . 19 March 2024 . 13 May 2024.

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