The closed door bounce game was used as the opening exercise for the Bairns but the Shire built on the weekend’s draw at Camelon to win at their shared home base.
A trialist scored the second half winner, past another trialist for Falkirk who included five uncontracted players amongst their matchnight squad.
Chief photographer Michael Gillen witnessed the best of the action as the sides began to iron out the creases ahead of the competitive kick-off next month.
1. Falkirk 0 East Stirlingshire 1: Friendly, closed doors
Shire's Derek Ure, Andy Rodgers and Andy Shirra. Photo: Michael Gillen
2. Falkirk 0 East Stirlingshire 1: Friendly, closed doors
The pitch was watered pre-match for the first 11-a-side game in 192 days. Photo: Michael Gillen
3. Falkirk 0 East Stirlingshire 1: Friendly, closed doors
Captains Gary Miller and Nicky Low with referee, Matthew MacDermid. Photo: Michael Gillen
4. Falkirk 0 East Stirlingshire 1: Friendly, closed doors
Five trialists were on show for the Bairns Photo: Michael Gillen