Annan Athletic vs Stirling Albion: match statistics
Annan Athletic occupies 9th place in the table, while Stirling Albion sits in 7th position, suggesting a slight advantage for the visitors. The hosts have poor recent form with just 1 victory in the last 5 matches and a goal difference of -13 for the season, although they perform slightly better at home with a 33% win rate. Stirling Albion has an identical percentage of wins on the road (46%) but also a high percentage of losses (46%), indicating instability. The average number of goals in Annan's home matches is 3.75, and in Stirling's away matches 3.08, suggesting an open encounter. Given the close xG statistics (1.3 vs 1.14), similar scoring efficiency (19%), and the weak form of both teams in recent matches, a draw or a slight advantage for one side seems most likely.
Annan Athletic vs Stirling Albion: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Annan Athletic played against Stirling Albion in League Two (Scotland). The game was played on March 7, 2026. Final score: 3:3.
Recent form
Annan Athletic has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Stirling Albion has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Annan Athletic scores 1.19 goals per game and allows 1.69. Stirling Albion scores 1.22 and allows 1.63. Games in this league average 2.96 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 58% of Annan Athletic's games and 59% of Stirling Albion's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 52%, compared with league averages of 65% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Annan Athletic has the higher season xG average, 1.17 to 1.13 per game. Annan Athletic takes 8.0 shots per game, while Stirling Albion takes 8.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Annan Athletic leads at halftime in 19% of its games and scores 0.73 goals per game after halftime. Stirling Albion leads at halftime in 26% and scores 0.74 after halftime.
When the teams score
Annan Athletic's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). For Stirling Albion, it is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.96 goals. Both teams score in 65% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 2 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% 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
Annan Athletic occupies 9th place in the table, while Stirling Albion sits in 7th position, suggesting a slight advantage for the visitors. The hosts have poor recent form with just 1 victory in the last 5 matches and a goal difference of -13 for the season, although they perform slightly better at home with a 33% win rate. Stirling Albion has an identical percentage of wins on the road (46%) but also a high percentage of losses (46%), indicating instability. The average number of goals in Annan's home matches is 3.75, and in Stirling's away matches 3.08, suggesting an open encounter. Given the close xG statistics (1.3 vs 1.14), similar scoring efficiency (19%), and the weak form of both teams in recent matches, a draw or a slight advantage for one side seems most likely.
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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 | Stirling Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 46% | 50% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.29 |
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.
Stirling Albion is 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Annan Athletic · 0.8 pts / game - Stirling Albion
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.
Annan Athletic scores in 65% of games (17 of 26 meczów), while Stirling Albion keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 27 meczów).
Stirling Albion scores in 70% of games (19 of 27 meczów), while Annan Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 26 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 - Stirling Albion
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.
Stirling Albion is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.92 pts / game - Annan Athletic · 1.04 pts / game - Stirling Albion
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Annan Athletic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 23%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Stirling Albion - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -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): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Stirling Albion
* 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 | Stirling Albion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.88 | 2.96 | ▼ 2.85 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 58% | 65% | ▼ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 56% | ▼ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 15% | 21% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 73% | 76% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 77% | 79% | ▲ 93% |
^ 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: 0 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss against Stirling Albion. Games average 1.33 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Annan Athletic vs Stirling Albion?
The League Two match finished Annan Athletic 3:3 Stirling Albion. 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 Stirling Albion?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Annan Athletic won 0, Stirling Albion won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 1.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Annan Athletic vs Stirling Albion?
Annan Athletic score 1.19 goals per game on average and Stirling Albion 1.22. The League Two average is 2.96 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 58% of Annan Athletic's matches and 59% of Stirling Albion's.
What form are Annan Athletic and Stirling Albion in?
Over the last 5 games Annan Athletic have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Stirling Albion 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Annan Athletic vs Stirling Albion?
The statistical background for Annan Athletic vs Stirling Albion — 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.