Scotland - League TwoMeadowbank StadiumData current as of October 23, 2026

Edinburgh City vs Stirling Albion: match statistics

Edinburgh City vs Stirling Albion: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Edinburgh City played against Stirling Albion in League Two (Scotland). The game was played on September 12, 2026. Venue: Meadowbank Stadium. Final score: 7:3.

Recent form

Edinburgh City has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Stirling Albion has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.

Scoring records

Edinburgh City scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 1.83. Stirling Albion scores 1.00 and allows 2.33. Games in this league average 3.20 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 50% of Edinburgh City's games and 33% of Stirling Albion's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 67%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 63% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Edinburgh City has the higher season xG average, 1.23 to 1.15 per game. Edinburgh City takes 8.5 shots per game, while Stirling Albion takes 7.7.

First-half and second-half trends

Edinburgh City leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.83 goals per game after halftime. Stirling Albion leads at halftime in 17% and scores 0.83 after halftime.

When the teams score

Edinburgh City's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). For Stirling Albion, it is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

League Two games average 3.20 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 63% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 3 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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

Edinburgh City are showing clearly stronger current form: they have taken 10 points from their last five matches, recording 3 wins and a draw, while Stirling Albion have managed just 4 points. The visitors have lost all three of their away fixtures so far, conceding an average of 3.33 goals per game and keeping no clean sheets. The hosts also score only 0.67 goals per home match, but they create better chances, as reflected by an xG of 1.29 compared with Stirling’s 1.08, while their defense restricts opponents to just 0.95 xG. Edinburgh City also register more shots on target at home, averaging 6 compared with the visitors’ 4.33, and Stirling have failed to score in 67% of their away matches. The last five games further highlight the hosts’ defensive improvement, with just 4 goals conceded compared with 12 by Stirling Albion.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

The signal for BTTS - No is clear, as both teams have produced this outcome in only 33% of their matches, compared with the league average of 50%. Stirling Albion score just 0.67 goals per match on average and have failed to score in 67% of their games, which significantly limits the visitors’ chances of finding the net. Edinburgh City have been solid defensively of late: they have conceded only 4 goals in their previous five matches, or 0.8 per game, with an average xG against of 0.88. Although Stirling concede as many as 3.33 goals per match on average and have kept no clean sheets, this profile supports a home win with no reply more strongly than a Goal/Goal outcome. BTTS has landed for both teams in 40% of their last five matches, so the most likely scenario remains that at least one team fails to score.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

Edinburgh City have scored an average of 1.6 goals in their last five matches, while Stirling Albion have conceded as many as 2.4 goals per game during this period, clearly strengthening the hosts’ attacking potential. The visitors concede an average of 3.33 goals away from home, have kept no clean sheets, and allow opponents a high number of chances. The 1.5-goal line has been covered in 100% of the matches played by both teams so far, while Over 2.5 goals has been significantly less consistent: occurring in 33% of the hosts’ matches and 100% of the visitors’ matches. Edinburgh City also have the more favorable chance-quality balance, with an xG of 1.22 compared to opponents’ xG of 1.22, while Stirling’s defense allows an average xG of 1.41. Therefore, Over 1.5 is the strongest selection: the projected 2.60 goals provide a solid margin above this line without requiring the assumption of a highly open game.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

The strongest signal points to Edinburgh City leading at the break and holding on for the win, as the hosts were ahead at half-time in 60% of their last five matches, while Stirling Albion were trailing at the break in all five. During this period, Edinburgh City conceded no goals before half-time, whereas the visitors failed to score in any first half and conceded an average of 1.6 goals. Full-match form also clearly favors the hosts: they score an average of 1.6 goals and concede 0.8, while Stirling Albion score 1.0 but allow opponents 2.4. Across the season, the visitors have lost every match, conceding an average of 3.33 goals, whereas Edinburgh City have won 33% of their fixtures and have a higher average points tally. Therefore, the 1/1 scenario offers the greatest predictive value.

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Stats by half

5 : 0
First half
2 : 3
Second half

Game stats

50Possession (%)50
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
11Shots7
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
9Shots on target4
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
1.73xG1.24
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
5Corners5
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
56Dangerous attacks71
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
18Fouls12
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
0Cards0
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion

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.

Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
1.5Goals scored / game1
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
1.83Goals allowed / game2.33
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
56%Average possession56%
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
5.17Shots on target / game5
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

8.5Shots per game7.67
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
5.17Shots on target5
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
17.6%Shot conversion13%
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
56%Possession56%
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
1.23xG for1.15
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
0.92xG against1.32
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion

Shooting quality

Edinburgh City: Efficient finishingStirling Albion: Efficient finishing
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
Accuracy (shots on target)61%65%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.140.15
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.290.20

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.

Edinburgh City is 700% better for: last-5 form.

1.6 pts / game - Edinburgh City · 0.2 pts / game - Stirling Albion

Edinburgh City
DWWDL
Season result split
33% W33% D33% L
Season (W-D-L)
2-2-2
1.33 pts / game · goal difference -2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-2-1
1.60 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
1-1-1
Last 5 at home
1-1-1
LWD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.8Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.27Opponent xG: 0.83BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 60%
Stirling Albion
LLDLL
No win in the last 5 games
Season result split
17% W17% D67% L
Season (W-D-L)
1-1-4
0.67 pts / game · goal difference -8
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-1-4
0.20 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
0-0-3
Last 5 away
0-0-3
LLL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.8Goals conceded: 2.8xG: 1.12Opponent xG: 1.31BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 80%

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.

Edinburgh City is 50% better for: goals scored per game.

1.5 goals / game - Edinburgh City · 1 goals / game - Stirling Albion

Edinburgh City is 27% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.83 goals / game - Edinburgh City · 2.33 goals / game - Stirling Albion

Edinburgh City scoring profile: very strong

Edinburgh City scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 games), while Stirling Albion keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 games).

Stirling Albion scoring profile: mixed

Stirling Albion scores in 50% of games (3 of 6 games), while Edinburgh City keeps a clean sheet in 33% (2 of 6 games).

9Goals scored (season)6
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
11Goals conceded (season)14
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
3.33Average goals per game3.33
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
9Goals scored (last 5)4
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
6Goals conceded (last 5)14
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion

How often they score at least...

83%1 goal50%
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
50%2 goals50%
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
17%3 goals0%
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
0%4 goals0%
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion

How often they concede at least...

67%1 goal83%
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
50%2 goals83%
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
33%3 goals50%
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
17%4 goals17%
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion

* 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.

50%
League average

Goal patterns

0%BTTS at half-time0%
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
0%BTTS in both halves0%
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
50%Scored in both halves17%
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion

BTTS and goal count

33%Min. 3 goals and BTTS33%
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
33%Min. 3 goals without BTTS33%
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
60%BTTS - last 540%
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion

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.

1st half

67%Min. 1 goal before half-time100%
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
33%Min. 2 goals before half-time67%
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
17%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion

2nd half

100%Min. 1 goal after half-time100%
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
67%Min. 2 goals after half-time50%
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
33%Min. 3 goals after half-time17%
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion

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 266% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.83 pts / game - Edinburgh City · 0.5 pts / game - Stirling Albion

Edinburgh City - half-time state
50% leading33% draw17% trailing
Stirling Albion - half-time state
17% leading0% draw83% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.83Points per game (1st half)0.5
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
0.67Goals scored (1st half)0.17
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
0.5Goals conceded (1st half)1.5
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
1.17Average goals (1st half)1.67
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
83%Clean sheet before half-time17%
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
50%No goal before half-time83%
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion

After half-time (2nd half)

1.17Points per game (2nd half)1.5
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
0.83Goals scored (2nd half)0.83
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
1.33Goals conceded (2nd half)0.83
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
2.17Average goals (2nd half)1.67
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
33%Clean sheet after half-time33%
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion
17%No goal after half-time50%
Edinburgh CityStirling Albion

Edinburgh City - second-half results

33% W17% D50% L
11
Half-time points
4
Half-time goals
+1
Goal difference (1st half)
7
Second-half points
-3
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.83
PPG before half-time
Lead holding66%

Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 33%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.

Defense after halftime+0.8

Allows 0.8 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Stirling Albion - second-half results

50% W0% D50% L
3
Half-time points
1
Half-time goals
-8
Goal difference (1st half)
9
Second-half points
0
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.50
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 17%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.7

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Edinburgh City - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.201.40
Goals scored / game0.81.0
Goals allowed / game0.01.2
Average goals per game0.82.2
1 goal60%100%
2 goals20%60%
3 goals0%40%
Clean sheet100%40%
No goal40%0%
Goal difference+4-1
Half-time: 60% leading - 40% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 20% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 4
Stirling Albion - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.001.20
Goals scored / game0.00.8
Goals allowed / game1.81.0
Average goals per game1.81.8
1 goal100%100%
2 goals80%60%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet0%20%
No goal100%60%
Goal difference-9-1
Half-time: 0% leading - 0% draw - 100% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 0% draw - 60% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 0

* 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.

Edinburgh City
ScoredConceded
1
0
0-15
1
2
16-30
2
1
31-45
0
1
46-60
0
2
61-75
5
5
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

Stirling Albion
ScoredConceded
0
2
0-15
1
3
16-30
0
4
31-45
3
1
46-60
1
1
61-75
1
3
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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

3.33
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.9 : 1.4
Estimated goal split
home : away
104%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
42%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-25%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
42%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
9%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 11 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Edinburgh City

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.31
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.64
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+0.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.27
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.91
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
82%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
134%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.27
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
56% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 11% come in the first quarter-hour.
56%

Stirling Albion

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.17
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-1.16
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+1.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.15
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-1.01
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
73%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
127%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.47
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.7
Late goals
17% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
17%

* 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 CityLigaStirling Albion
Average goals per game▲ 3.333.20▲ 3.33
Both teams scored• 50%50%▼ 33%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)▲ 67%63%▲ 67%
Clean sheets▲ 33%25%▼ 17%
Goal before half-time▼ 67%80%▲ 100%
Goal after half-time▲ 100%87%▲ 100%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

3.20
Average goals per game
50%
Both teams scored
63%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
25%
Clean sheets
1.83
Home goals / game
1.37
Away goals / game
+34%
Home attack advantage
+25%
Home defensive advantage
+34%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
80%
1 goal
43%
2 goals
13%
3 goals
3%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
87%
1 goal
50%
2 goals
23%
3 goals
13%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Edinburgh CityGoalInnes LawsonAssist: Lennon Walker
  2. Edinburgh CityGoalJason Jarvis
  3. Edinburgh CitySubstitutionOn: Keir FosterOff: Ricky Waugh
  4. Edinburgh CityGoalKeir FosterAssist: Lennon Walker
  5. Edinburgh CityGoalLennon WalkerAssist: Murray Aiken
  6. Edinburgh CityGoalInnes LawsonAssist: Jason Jarvis
  7. Stirling AlbionSubstitutionOn: Kevin WaughOff: Zeke Cameron
  8. Edinburgh CitySubstitutionOn: Euan GlasgowOff: Josh Grigor
  9. Edinburgh CityGoalKeir Foster
  10. Stirling AlbionGoalLucas Fyfe
  11. Edinburgh CityGoalInnes LawsonAssist: Lennon Walker
  12. Edinburgh CitySubstitutionOn: Tommy NorthOff: Jason Jarvis
  13. Stirling AlbionGoalRussell McLean
  14. Stirling AlbionGoalRussell McLeanAssist: Josh Mullin

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from Edinburgh City's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 3 losses against Stirling Albion. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.

Stirling Albion FC
1 : 0
Edinburgh City FC
Edinburgh City FC
1 : 4
Stirling Albion FC
Stirling Albion FC
0 : 1
Edinburgh City FC
Edinburgh City FC
1 : 2
Stirling Albion FC

FAQ

What was the result of Edinburgh City vs Stirling Albion?

The League Two match finished Edinburgh City 7:3 Stirling Albion. 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 Stirling Albion?

In the last 4 head-to-head matches Edinburgh City won 1, Stirling Albion won 3 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Edinburgh City vs Stirling Albion?

Edinburgh City score 1.50 goals per game on average and Stirling Albion 1.00. The League Two average is 3.20 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Edinburgh City's matches and 33% of Stirling Albion's.

What form are Edinburgh City and Stirling Albion in?

Over the last 5 games Edinburgh City have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Stirling Albion 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Edinburgh City vs Stirling Albion?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Edinburgh City vs Stirling Albion: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.