Dungannon Swifts vs Coleraine: match statistics
Coleraine occupies the second position in the table and presents significantly better form than Dungannon Swifts, who are in fifth place. The visitors have an impressive record of 19 wins this season and a favorable goal difference of +8 away, while the hosts have a zero goal difference at home. Form over the last five matches also favors Coleraine – 2 points per game versus 1.2 points for the hosts. Coleraine demonstrates higher defensive efficiency away, conceding an average of only 1 goal per match, with similar offensive potential for both teams (averaging 1.53 goals). xG statistics also favor the visitors, who have a better xG Against (1.01) than the hosts in home matches (1.38). Considering all these factors, a victory for Coleraine is the most likely scenario.
Dungannon Swifts vs Coleraine: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Dungannon Swifts played against Coleraine in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Dungannon Swifts has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Coleraine has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Dungannon Swifts scores 1.20 goals per game and allows 1.80. Coleraine scores 1.97 and allows 0.90. Games in this league average 2.89 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 37% of Dungannon Swifts's games and 53% of Coleraine's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 57%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Coleraine has the higher season xG average, 1.74 to 1.50 per game. Dungannon Swifts takes 11.4 shots per game, while Coleraine takes 14.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Dungannon Swifts leads at halftime in 23% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Coleraine leads at halftime in 43% and scores 1.23 after halftime.
When the teams score
Dungannon Swifts's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (8 goals). For Coleraine, it is minutes 76-90+ (18 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
NIFL Premiership games average 2.89 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Coleraine occupies the second position in the table and presents significantly better form than Dungannon Swifts, who are in fifth place. The visitors have an impressive record of 19 wins this season and a favorable goal difference of +8 away, while the hosts have a zero goal difference at home. Form over the last five matches also favors Coleraine – 2 points per game versus 1.2 points for the hosts. Coleraine demonstrates higher defensive efficiency away, conceding an average of only 1 goal per match, with similar offensive potential for both teams (averaging 1.53 goals). xG statistics also favor the visitors, who have a better xG Against (1.01) than the hosts in home matches (1.38). Considering all these factors, a victory for Coleraine is the most likely scenario.
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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
| Dungannon Swifts | Coleraine | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.34 |
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.
Coleraine is 333% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Dungannon Swifts · 2.6 pts / game - Coleraine
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.
Coleraine is 64% better for: goals scored per game.
1.2 goals / game - Dungannon Swifts · 1.97 goals / game - Coleraine
Coleraine is 100% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.8 goals / game - Dungannon Swifts · 0.9 goals / game - Coleraine
Dungannon Swifts scores in 67% of games (20 of 30 meczów), while Coleraine keeps a clean sheet in 37% (11 of 30 meczów).
Coleraine scores in 87% of games (26 of 30 meczów), while Dungannon Swifts keeps a clean sheet in 30% (9 of 30 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 - Dungannon Swifts
Over / Under - Coleraine
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.
Coleraine is 42% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.13 pts / game - Dungannon Swifts · 1.6 pts / game - Coleraine
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Dungannon Swifts - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 23% of games and wins 47%. 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.
Coleraine - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 63%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -8 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +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 16-30 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (18 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +11 - 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
Dungannon Swifts
Coleraine
* 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 (NIFL Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Dungannon Swifts | Liga | Coleraine | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.00 | 2.89 | • 2.87 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 37% | 51% | ▲ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 55% | ▲ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 30% | 26% | ▲ 37% |
| Goal before half-time | • 77% | 77% | • 77% |
| Goal after half-time | • 77% | 78% | • 77% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Dungannon Swifts's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Coleraine. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Dungannon Swifts vs Coleraine?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Dungannon Swifts 3:1 Coleraine. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Dungannon Swifts and Coleraine?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Dungannon Swifts won 0, Coleraine won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Dungannon Swifts vs Coleraine?
Dungannon Swifts score 1.20 goals per game on average and Coleraine 1.97. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.89 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 37% of Dungannon Swifts's matches and 53% of Coleraine's.
What form are Dungannon Swifts and Coleraine in?
Over the last 5 games Dungannon Swifts have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Coleraine 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Dungannon Swifts vs Coleraine?
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.