Elgin City vs East Kilbride: match statistics
East Kilbride presents decidedly better form and table position (2nd place) compared to Elgin City (10th place). The visitors have an impressive away record with 58% of matches won and an average of 2 goals per match, while the hosts win only 40% of meetings at home. The form of the last five matches also speaks for East Kilbride (3 victories, 1.8 points per match) in contrast to Elgin City (1 victory, 1.2 points per match). Additionally, East Kilbride has a better goal difference away (+7) than Elgin City at home (+3), which with similar xG values indicates greater efficiency for the visitors. Despite the possession advantage for both teams on their respective pitches, East Kilbride is better able to utilize their chances, confirmed by a higher shot conversion (22% vs 19%).
Elgin City vs East Kilbride: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Elgin City played against East Kilbride in League Two (Scotland). The game was played on February 17, 2026. Final score: 1:6.
Recent form
Elgin City has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. East Kilbride has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Elgin City scores 1.48 goals per game and allows 1.57. East Kilbride scores 1.88 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 2.97 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Elgin City's games and 63% of East Kilbride's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 67%, compared with league averages of 68% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Elgin City has the higher season xG average, 1.40 to 1.36 per game. Elgin City takes 10.1 shots per game, while East Kilbride takes 9.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Elgin City leads at halftime in 24% of its games and scores 1.10 goals per game after halftime. East Kilbride leads at halftime in 58% and scores 0.54 after halftime.
When the teams score
Elgin City's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For East Kilbride, it is minutes 31-45+ (15 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.97 goals. Both teams score in 68% 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 2.00 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
East Kilbride presents decidedly better form and table position (2nd place) compared to Elgin City (10th place). The visitors have an impressive away record with 58% of matches won and an average of 2 goals per match, while the hosts win only 40% of meetings at home. The form of the last five matches also speaks for East Kilbride (3 victories, 1.8 points per match) in contrast to Elgin City (1 victory, 1.2 points per match). Additionally, East Kilbride has a better goal difference away (+7) than Elgin City at home (+3), which with similar xG values indicates greater efficiency for the visitors. Despite the possession advantage for both teams on their respective pitches, East Kilbride is better able to utilize their chances, confirmed by a higher shot conversion (22% vs 19%).
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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
| Elgin City | East Kilbride | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 49% | 52% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.38 |
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.
East Kilbride is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Elgin City · 1.8 pts / game - East Kilbride
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.
East Kilbride is 27% better for: goals scored per game.
1.48 goals / game - Elgin City · 1.88 goals / game - East Kilbride
East Kilbride is 5% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.57 goals / game - Elgin City · 1.5 goals / game - East Kilbride
Elgin City scores in 81% of games (17 of 21 meczów), while East Kilbride keeps a clean sheet in 25% (6 of 24 meczów).
East Kilbride scores in 88% of games (21 of 24 meczów), while Elgin City keeps a clean sheet in 19% (4 of 21 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 - Elgin City
Over / Under - East Kilbride
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.
East Kilbride is 71% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.1 pts / game - Elgin City · 1.88 pts / game - East Kilbride
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Elgin City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 24%. 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.
East Kilbride - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 58% of games and wins 50%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| 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 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (15 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
Elgin City
East Kilbride
* 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
| Elgin City | Liga | East Kilbride | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.05 | 2.97 | ▲ 3.38 |
| Both teams scored | • 67% | 68% | ▼ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 52% | 55% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | • 19% | 19% | ▲ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 75% | ▲ 92% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 79% | ▼ 71% |
^ 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
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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Elgin City's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against East Kilbride. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Elgin City vs East Kilbride?
The League Two match finished Elgin City 1:6 East Kilbride. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Elgin City and East Kilbride?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Elgin City won 0, East Kilbride won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Elgin City vs East Kilbride?
Elgin City score 1.48 goals per game on average and East Kilbride 1.88. The League Two average is 2.97 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Elgin City's matches and 63% of East Kilbride's.
What form are Elgin City and East Kilbride in?
Over the last 5 games Elgin City have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and East Kilbride 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Elgin City vs East Kilbride?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Elgin City vs East Kilbride: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.