Edinburgh City vs Stranraer: match statistics
Stranraer appears to be the favorite for this encounter based on an analysis of key statistics. The visitors occupy 4th place in the table and present significantly better form with 1.6 points per match in the last five games, whereas Edinburgh City has only 0.4 points. Stranraer holds a positive goal difference on the road (+6) and has won 42% of their away matches, while the hosts have won a mere 8% of games at home and have a negative balance of -14 goals. Edinburgh City is on a disastrous home run with 54% losses and just one clean sheet this season. Stranraer is more effective in chance conversion (18% vs 13%) and concedes fewer goals away (1.08 average) than Edinburgh City does at home (2.38 average). Taking all these factors into account, a Stranraer victory is the most probable outcome, though a draw remains a viable option due to the visitors' 33% draw rate in away games.
Edinburgh City vs Stranraer: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Edinburgh City played against Stranraer in League Two (Scotland). The game was played on March 7, 2026. Final score: 4:1.
Recent form
Edinburgh City has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Stranraer has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Edinburgh City scores 1.30 goals per game and allows 1.89. Stranraer scores 1.32 and allows 1.24. Games in this league average 2.96 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 74% of Edinburgh City's games and 68% of Stranraer's. The Over 2.5 rates are 63% and 52%, compared with league averages of 65% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Stranraer has the higher season xG average, 1.24 to 1.21 per game. Edinburgh City takes 9.0 shots per game, while Stranraer takes 8.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Edinburgh City leads at halftime in 26% of its games and scores 0.63 goals per game after halftime. Stranraer leads at halftime in 36% and scores 0.48 after halftime.
When the teams score
Edinburgh City's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). For Stranraer, it is minutes 31-45+ (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 65% of games, and 56% 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 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Stranraer appears to be the favorite for this encounter based on an analysis of key statistics. The visitors occupy 4th place in the table and present significantly better form with 1.6 points per match in the last five games, whereas Edinburgh City has only 0.4 points. Stranraer holds a positive goal difference on the road (+6) and has won 42% of their away matches, while the hosts have won a mere 8% of games at home and have a negative balance of -14 goals. Edinburgh City is on a disastrous home run with 54% losses and just one clean sheet this season. Stranraer is more effective in chance conversion (18% vs 13%) and concedes fewer goals away (1.08 average) than Edinburgh City does at home (2.38 average). Taking all these factors into account, a Stranraer victory is the most probable outcome, though a draw remains a viable option due to the visitors' 33% draw rate in away games.
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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 | Stranraer | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 52% | 52% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.28 |
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.
Stranraer is 300% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Edinburgh City · 1.6 pts / game - Stranraer
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.
Stranraer is 52% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.89 goals / game - Edinburgh City · 1.24 goals / game - Stranraer
Edinburgh City scores in 81% of games (22 of 27 meczów), while Stranraer keeps a clean sheet in 16% (4 of 25 meczów).
Stranraer scores in 76% of games (19 of 25 meczów), while Edinburgh City 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 - Edinburgh City
Over / Under - Stranraer
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.
Stranraer is 36% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.15 pts / game - Edinburgh City · 1.56 pts / game - Stranraer
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Edinburgh City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 26%. 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.
Stranraer - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 32%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 100% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -7 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 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.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - 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
Edinburgh City
Stranraer
* 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 | Stranraer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.19 | 2.96 | ▼ 2.56 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 74% | 65% | ▲ 68% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 56% | ▼ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 15% | 21% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 76% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | • 78% | 79% | ▼ 72% |
^ 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 Edinburgh City's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss against Stranraer. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Edinburgh City vs Stranraer?
The League Two match finished Edinburgh City 4:1 Stranraer. 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 Stranraer?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Edinburgh City won 1, Stranraer won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Edinburgh City vs Stranraer?
Edinburgh City score 1.30 goals per game on average and Stranraer 1.32. The League Two average is 2.96 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 74% of Edinburgh City's matches and 68% of Stranraer's.
What form are Edinburgh City and Stranraer in?
Over the last 5 games Edinburgh City have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Stranraer 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Edinburgh City vs Stranraer?
The statistical background for Edinburgh City vs Stranraer — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.