Dumbarton vs Elgin City: match statistics
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Dumbarton vs Elgin City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Dumbarton plays Elgin City in League Two (Scotland). The game is scheduled for September 5, 2026.
Recent form
Dumbarton has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Elgin City has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Dumbarton scores 0.40 goals per game and allows 2.00. Elgin City scores 3.40 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 3.20 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 20% of Dumbarton's games and 60% of Elgin City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 80%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 60% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Elgin City has the higher season xG average, 1.27 to 0.98 per game. Dumbarton takes 6.4 shots per game, while Elgin City takes 9.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Dumbarton leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.20 goals per game after halftime. Elgin City leads at halftime in 80% and scores 1.60 after halftime.
When the teams score
Dumbarton's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (1 goals). For Elgin City, it is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 3.20 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 60% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 3 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Dumbarton | Elgin City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 44% | 65% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.14 | 0.57 |
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 267% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Dumbarton · 2.2 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 750% better for: goals scored per game.
0.4 goals / game - Dumbarton · 3.4 goals / game - Elgin City
Elgin City is 100% better for: goals allowed per game.
2 goals / game - Dumbarton · 1 goals / game - Elgin City
Dumbarton scores in 40% of games (2 of 5 meczów), while Elgin City keeps a clean sheet in 40% (2 of 5 meczów).
Elgin City scores in 100% of games (5 of 5 meczów), while Dumbarton keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 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 - Dumbarton
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 550% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.4 pts / game - Dumbarton · 2.6 pts / game - Elgin City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Dumbarton - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Elgin City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 80% of games and wins 60%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
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 | 0.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 0% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +7 | +5 |
* 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 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Dumbarton
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
| Dumbarton | Liga | Elgin City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.40 | 3.20 | ▲ 4.40 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 20% | 48% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 60% | ▲ 80% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 26% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 76% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 84% | ▼ 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Dumbarton's perspective: 0 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss against Elgin City. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 75% of them.
FAQ
When do Dumbarton and Elgin City play?
Dumbarton face Elgin City on September 5, 2026 in League Two. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Dumbarton and Elgin City?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Dumbarton won 0, Elgin City won 1 and 3 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Dumbarton vs Elgin City?
Dumbarton score 0.40 goals per game on average and Elgin City 3.40. The League Two average is 3.20 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 60% of games. Both teams score in 20% of Dumbarton's matches and 60% of Elgin City's.
What form are Dumbarton and Elgin City in?
Over the last 5 games Dumbarton have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Elgin City 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Dumbarton vs Elgin City?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.