East Fife vs Hamilton Academical: match statistics
Hamilton Academical presents clearly better form and statistics this season, occupying 4th place compared to East Fife's 8th position. The visitors have a positive goal difference away (0) and higher shooting efficiency (15% versus 11% for the hosts), as well as better average xG (1.28 for both, but with a higher average of goals scored - 1.54 vs 1.07). East Fife is in dismal shape, losing four of their last five matches and conceding 10 goals in that period, with only 3 scored. The hosts have lost half of their home matches this season (50%) and have a negative home goal difference (-5), while Hamilton shows greater stability with 31% wins away. Considering all indicators, Hamilton Academical has the advantage, though their recent form is also not ideal, leaving some room for a surprise or a draw.
East Fife vs Hamilton Academical: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
East Fife played against Hamilton Academical in League One (Scotland). The game was played on March 7, 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Recent form
East Fife has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Hamilton Academical has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
East Fife scores 0.96 goals per game and allows 1.70. Hamilton Academical scores 1.44 and allows 1.11. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of East Fife's games and 37% of Hamilton Academical's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 52%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Hamilton Academical has the higher season xG average, 1.28 to 1.20 per game. East Fife takes 9.1 shots per game, while Hamilton Academical takes 9.7.
First-half and second-half trends
East Fife leads at halftime in 4% of its games and scores 0.52 goals per game after halftime. Hamilton Academical leads at halftime in 37% and scores 0.78 after halftime.
When the teams score
East Fife's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). For Hamilton Academical, it is minutes 61-75 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% 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
Hamilton Academical presents clearly better form and statistics this season, occupying 4th place compared to East Fife's 8th position. The visitors have a positive goal difference away (0) and higher shooting efficiency (15% versus 11% for the hosts), as well as better average xG (1.28 for both, but with a higher average of goals scored - 1.54 vs 1.07). East Fife is in dismal shape, losing four of their last five matches and conceding 10 goals in that period, with only 3 scored. The hosts have lost half of their home matches this season (50%) and have a negative home goal difference (-5), while Hamilton shows greater stability with 31% wins away. Considering all indicators, Hamilton Academical has the advantage, though their recent form is also not ideal, leaving some room for a surprise or a draw.
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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
| East Fife | Hamilton Academical | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 47% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.32 |
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.
Hamilton Academical is 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - East Fife · 0.8 pts / game - Hamilton Academical
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.
Hamilton Academical is 50% better for: goals scored per game.
0.96 goals / game - East Fife · 1.44 goals / game - Hamilton Academical
Hamilton Academical is 53% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.7 goals / game - East Fife · 1.11 goals / game - Hamilton Academical
East Fife scores in 63% of games (17 of 27 meczów), while Hamilton Academical keeps a clean sheet in 41% (11 of 27 meczów).
Hamilton Academical scores in 67% of games (18 of 27 meczów), while East Fife keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 27 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 - East Fife
Over / Under - Hamilton Academical
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.
Hamilton Academical is 158% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.59 pts / game - East Fife · 1.52 pts / game - Hamilton Academical
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
East Fife - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 4% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Hamilton Academical - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 44%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 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 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). 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
East Fife
Hamilton Academical
* 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 One).
Teams vs league
| East Fife | Liga | Hamilton Academical | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.67 | 2.59 | • 2.56 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 48% | 46% | ▼ 37% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 50% | ▲ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 15% | 30% | ▲ 41% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 70% | 74% | ▼ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 78% | 80% | ▼ 74% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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 East Fife's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss against Hamilton Academical. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of East Fife vs Hamilton Academical?
The League One match finished East Fife 0:3 Hamilton Academical. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between East Fife and Hamilton Academical?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches East Fife won 1, Hamilton Academical won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before East Fife vs Hamilton Academical?
East Fife score 0.96 goals per game on average and Hamilton Academical 1.44. The League One average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 48% of East Fife's matches and 37% of Hamilton Academical's.
What form are East Fife and Hamilton Academical in?
Over the last 5 games East Fife have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Hamilton Academical 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for East Fife vs Hamilton Academical?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for East Fife vs Hamilton Academical: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.