Dunfermline Athletic vs Ayr United: match statistics
Dunfermline Athletic vs Ayr United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Dunfermline Athletic played against Ayr United in Championship (Scotland). The game was played on December 20, 2025. Final score: 2:3.
Recent form
Dunfermline Athletic has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Ayr United has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Dunfermline Athletic scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 1.00. Ayr United scores 1.22 and allows 1.11. Games in this league average 2.48 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Dunfermline Athletic's games and 56% of Ayr United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 39% and 33%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Ayr United has the higher season xG average, 1.41 to 1.33 per game. Dunfermline Athletic takes 9.8 shots per game, while Ayr United takes 10.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Dunfermline Athletic leads at halftime in 39% of its games and scores 0.61 goals per game after halftime. Ayr United leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.39 after halftime.
When the teams score
Dunfermline Athletic's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). For Ayr United, it is minutes 0-15 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.48 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 46% 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 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Stats by half
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
| Dunfermline Athletic | Ayr United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 44% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.26 |
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.
Ayr United is 20% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Dunfermline Athletic · 1.2 pts / game - Ayr United
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.
Dunfermline Athletic is 9% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - Dunfermline Athletic · 1.22 goals / game - Ayr United
Dunfermline Athletic is 11% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Dunfermline Athletic · 1.11 goals / game - Ayr United
Dunfermline Athletic scores in 67% of games (12 of 18 meczów), while Ayr United keeps a clean sheet in 33% (6 of 18 meczów).
Ayr United scores in 72% of games (13 of 18 meczów), while Dunfermline Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 44% (8 of 18 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 - Dunfermline Athletic
Over / Under - Ayr United
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.
Ayr United is 16% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.44 pts / game - Dunfermline Athletic · 1.67 pts / game - Ayr United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Dunfermline Athletic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 33%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Ayr United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 28%. 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 | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
* 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 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Dunfermline Athletic
Ayr United
* 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 (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Dunfermline Athletic | Liga | Ayr United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.33 | 2.48 | ▼ 2.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 51% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 39% | 46% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 44% | 31% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 70% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 56% | 73% | ▼ 56% |
^ 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
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 Dunfermline Athletic's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Ayr United. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Dunfermline Athletic vs Ayr United?
The Championship match finished Dunfermline Athletic 2:3 Ayr United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Dunfermline Athletic and Ayr United?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Dunfermline Athletic won 1, Ayr United won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Dunfermline Athletic vs Ayr United?
Dunfermline Athletic score 1.33 goals per game on average and Ayr United 1.22. The Championship average is 2.48 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Dunfermline Athletic's matches and 56% of Ayr United's.
What form are Dunfermline Athletic and Ayr United in?
Over the last 5 games Dunfermline Athletic have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Ayr United 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Dunfermline Athletic vs Ayr United?
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.