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 August 8, 2026. Venue: East End Park. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Dunfermline Athletic has 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Ayr United has 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Dunfermline Athletic scores 0.00 goals per game and allows 0.00. Ayr United scores 2.00 and allows 0.00. Games in this league average 1.50 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 0% of Dunfermline Athletic's games and 0% of Ayr United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 0% and 0%, compared with league averages of 17% for BTTS and 0% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Ayr United has the higher season xG average, 1.26 to 0.84 per game. Dunfermline Athletic takes 6.0 shots per game, while Ayr United takes 8.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Dunfermline Athletic leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.00 goals per game after halftime. Ayr United leads at halftime in 100% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Dunfermline Athletic's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (0 goals). For Ayr United, it is minutes 31-45+ (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 1.50 goals. Both teams score in 17% of games, and 0% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% 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
Ayr United go into the match as league leaders and are on a perfect run of 5 wins in their last 5 fixtures, while Dunfermline Athletic have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 during the same period. The visitors have scored 12 goals in their last five matches, 2 more than the hosts, while conceding just 3 compared with Dunfermline’s 4. The average points tally over this period stands at 3.0 for Ayr and 2.0 for Dunfermline, confirming the visitors’ clearly more consistent form. Dunfermline can be effective in front of goal, having scored 10 times in their last five outings, but Ayr’s run of five consecutive victories and superior goal difference of 12:3 point towards an away win. A draw remains a realistic outcome given home advantage and Dunfermline’s single defeat in their last five matches, but the leaders have more arguments in their favor.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The stronger signal points toward BTTS - No, as Dunfermline kept a clean sheet in 100% of matches in the season data, while the overall percentage of league matches in which both teams scored is only 20%. In their last five matches, the hosts conceded an average of 0.8 goals, while Ayr conceded just 0.6, indicating two relatively solid defenses. However, Ayr are in very good attacking form, averaging 2.4 goals in their last five appearances, while Dunfermline scored 2.0, so both teams scoring remains a realistic scenario. Nevertheless, BTTS occurred in only 20% of Dunfermline’s last five matches and 40% of Ayr’s games, while the low averages for goals conceded increase the likelihood that at least one team will fail to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The latest form of both teams points to goal-scoring potential: Dunfermline averaged 2.0 goals in their last five matches, while Ayr averaged as many as 2.4. The quality of chances created also favors goals, with average xG of 1.85 for the hosts and 1.40 for the visitors. At the same time, both teams conceded only 0.8 and 0.6 goals per match respectively during this period, which limits confidence in a high-scoring game above 2.5 goals. Over 1.5 goals nevertheless has a clear edge, as Dunfermline surpassed this line in 60% of their last five matches, while the combined projection of 2.70 goals provides a solid margin above this line.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest signal comes from Ayr United’s recent form: the visitors have won all of their last five matches, scoring an average of 2.4 goals and conceding just 0.6. Ayr held the lead at the break in 60% of those games, compared with 40% for Dunfermline, while both teams averaged 1.0 first-half goal. After the interval, the visitors’ attacking advantage remains evident, as they scored an average of 1.4 goals compared with the hosts’ 1.0, while also conceding fewer on average: 0.4 versus 0.6. Dunfermline are also enjoying a good run, with three wins in their last five matches and an average of 2.0 goals scored; however, their 20% loss rate and weaker second-half effectiveness slightly favor the visitors. Given Ayr’s perfect winning record and their advantage in both phases of the match, the most likely outcome is an HT/FT scenario in which the visitors lead at the break and go on to win the match.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats 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) | 17% | 63% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.16 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.00 | 0.40 |
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 200% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Dunfermline Athletic · 3 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 scores in 0% of games (0 of 1 games), while Ayr United keeps a clean sheet in 100% (1 of 1 games).
Ayr United scores in 100% of games (1 of 1 games), while Dunfermline Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 100% (1 of 1 games).
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 200% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Dunfermline Athletic · 3 pts / game - Ayr United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Dunfermline Athletic - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Ayr United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 100% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 1 goal | 0% | 0% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 100% | 100% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
* 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.
Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (1 goal). 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
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 | ▼ 0.00 | 1.50 | ▲ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 0% | 17% | ▼ 0% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 0% | 0% | • 0% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 100% | 50% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 0% | 50% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 0% | 50% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Dunfermline Athletic's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Ayr United. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 25% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Dunfermline Athletic vs Ayr United?
The Championship match finished Dunfermline Athletic 1:1 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 4 head-to-head matches Dunfermline Athletic won 2, Ayr United won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Dunfermline Athletic vs Ayr United?
Dunfermline Athletic score 0.00 goals per game on average and Ayr United 2.00. The Championship average is 1.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 0% of games. Both teams score in 0% of Dunfermline Athletic's matches and 0% of Ayr United's.
What form are Dunfermline Athletic and Ayr United in?
Over the last 5 games Dunfermline Athletic have a 0-1-0 record (1.00 points per game) and Ayr United 1-0-0 (3.00 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.