Annan Athletic vs Elgin City: match statistics
The match shapes up to be very evenly contested, which suggests a draw. Annan Athletic presents dreadful form with just 0.2 PPG in their last 5 matches and no victories, yet they maintain a decent home record with a 31% win rate and dominance in ball possession (55%). Elgin City is in better shape with 1.8 PPG, but on the road they win only 15% of their matches and draw as many as 46%. Both teams have a negative goal difference on their respective home/away turfs, and their xG stats are very close (1.41 vs 1.40), confirming the balance of power. The high percentage of draws in Elgin's away games (46%) and Annan's home games (46%) further supports the prediction of shared points.
Annan Athletic vs Elgin City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Annan Athletic played against Elgin City in League Two (Scotland). The game was played on March 10, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Annan Athletic has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Elgin City has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Annan Athletic scores 1.26 goals per game and allows 1.74. Elgin City scores 1.46 and allows 1.65. Games in this league average 2.99 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 59% of Annan Athletic's games and 62% of Elgin City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 58%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Elgin City has the higher season xG average, 1.34 to 1.23 per game. Annan Athletic takes 8.5 shots per game, while Elgin City takes 9.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Annan Athletic leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 0.70 goals per game after halftime. Elgin City leads at halftime in 23% and scores 0.96 after halftime.
When the teams score
Annan Athletic's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). For Elgin City, it is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.99 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
The match shapes up to be very evenly contested, which suggests a draw. Annan Athletic presents dreadful form with just 0.2 PPG in their last 5 matches and no victories, yet they maintain a decent home record with a 31% win rate and dominance in ball possession (55%). Elgin City is in better shape with 1.8 PPG, but on the road they win only 15% of their matches and draw as many as 46%. Both teams have a negative goal difference on their respective home/away turfs, and their xG stats are very close (1.41 vs 1.40), confirming the balance of power. The high percentage of draws in Elgin's away games (46%) and Annan's home games (46%) further supports the prediction of shared points.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Annan Athletic | Elgin City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 47% | 48% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.31 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Elgin City is 800% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - Annan Athletic · 1.8 pts / game - Elgin City
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Elgin City is 16% better for: goals scored per game.
1.26 goals / game - Annan Athletic · 1.46 goals / game - Elgin City
Elgin City is 5% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.74 goals / game - Annan Athletic · 1.65 goals / game - Elgin City
Annan Athletic scores in 67% of games (18 of 27 meczów), while Elgin City keeps a clean sheet in 23% (6 of 26 meczów).
Elgin City scores in 81% of games (21 of 26 meczów), while Annan Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 27 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Annan Athletic
Over / Under - Elgin City
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Elgin City is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Annan Athletic · 1.08 pts / game - Elgin City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Annan Athletic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Elgin City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 23% of games and wins 31%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Annan Athletic
Elgin City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Annan Athletic | Liga | Elgin City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.00 | 2.99 | ▲ 3.12 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 59% | 64% | ▼ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 52% | 57% | • 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 15% | 21% | ▲ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 74% | 76% | ▼ 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 78% | 80% | ▲ 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Annan Athletic's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Elgin City. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Annan Athletic vs Elgin City?
The League Two match finished Annan Athletic 2:1 Elgin City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Annan Athletic and Elgin City?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Annan Athletic won 1, Elgin City won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Annan Athletic vs Elgin City?
Annan Athletic score 1.26 goals per game on average and Elgin City 1.46. The League Two average is 2.99 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Annan Athletic's matches and 62% of Elgin City's.
What form are Annan Athletic and Elgin City in?
Over the last 5 games Annan Athletic have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Elgin City 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Annan Athletic vs Elgin City?
The statistical background for Annan Athletic vs Elgin City — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.