Edinburgh City vs Elgin City: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates a very evenly matched contest between two of the league's weaker sides. Edinburgh City have a disastrous home record with just 14% of home matches won and a goal difference of -11, conceding an average of 2.29 goals per game. Elgin City have performed slightly better in their last five matches (1.4 points per game vs 0.8), but away from home they win only 14% of matches and draw as many as 43%. Both teams have similar xG values (Edinburgh 1.33 vs Elgin 1.39) and possession statistics (50% vs 51%), confirming their comparable level. Considering the hosts' poor form, Elgin's high tendency to draw away matches, and the balanced statistics, a draw appears to be the most likely outcome of this fixture.
Edinburgh City vs Elgin City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Edinburgh City played against Elgin City in League Two (Scotland). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Recent form
Edinburgh City has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Elgin City has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Edinburgh City scores 1.34 goals per game and allows 1.90. Elgin City scores 1.43 and allows 1.64. Games in this league average 2.96 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 72% of Edinburgh City's games and 64% of Elgin City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 66% and 57%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Elgin City has the higher season xG average, 1.33 to 1.19 per game. Edinburgh City takes 8.9 shots per game, while Elgin City takes 9.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Edinburgh City leads at halftime in 28% of its games and scores 0.66 goals per game after halftime. Elgin City leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.93 after halftime.
When the teams score
Edinburgh City's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). For Elgin City, it is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.96 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 4.33 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
Statistical analysis indicates a very evenly matched contest between two of the league's weaker sides. Edinburgh City have a disastrous home record with just 14% of home matches won and a goal difference of -11, conceding an average of 2.29 goals per game. Elgin City have performed slightly better in their last five matches (1.4 points per game vs 0.8), but away from home they win only 14% of matches and draw as many as 43%. Both teams have similar xG values (Edinburgh 1.33 vs Elgin 1.39) and possession statistics (50% vs 51%), confirming their comparable level. Considering the hosts' poor form, Elgin's high tendency to draw away matches, and the balanced statistics, a draw appears to be the most likely outcome of this fixture.
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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
| Edinburgh City | Elgin City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 51% | 47% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.31 |
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 75% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Edinburgh City · 1.4 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 7% better for: goals scored per game.
1.34 goals / game - Edinburgh City · 1.43 goals / game - Elgin City
Elgin City is 16% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.9 goals / game - Edinburgh City · 1.64 goals / game - Elgin City
Edinburgh City scores in 79% of games (23 of 29 meczów), while Elgin City keeps a clean sheet in 21% (6 of 28 meczów).
Elgin City scores in 82% of games (23 of 28 meczów), while Edinburgh City keeps a clean sheet in 14% (4 of 29 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 - Edinburgh City
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.
Edinburgh City is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.17 pts / game - Edinburgh City · 1.11 pts / game - Elgin City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Edinburgh City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 28%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Elgin City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 29%. 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 | 0.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -7 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| 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.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Edinburgh City
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
| Edinburgh City | Liga | Elgin City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.24 | 2.96 | ▲ 3.07 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 72% | 64% | • 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 66% | 57% | • 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 21% | • 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 79% | 76% | ▼ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 78% | ▲ 89% |
^ 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 Edinburgh City's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses against Elgin City. Games average 4.33 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Edinburgh City vs Elgin City?
The League Two match finished Edinburgh City 0:3 Elgin City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Edinburgh City and Elgin City?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Edinburgh City won 1, Elgin City won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Edinburgh City vs Elgin City?
Edinburgh City score 1.34 goals per game on average and Elgin City 1.43. The League Two average is 2.96 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 72% of Edinburgh City's matches and 64% of Elgin City's.
What form are Edinburgh City and Elgin City in?
Over the last 5 games Edinburgh City have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Elgin City 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Edinburgh City vs Elgin City?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Edinburgh City vs Elgin City: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.