Elgin City vs Stirling Albion: match statistics
Elgin City vs Stirling Albion: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Elgin City played against Stirling Albion in League Two (Scotland). The game was played on August 29, 2026. Venue: Borough Briggs. Final score: 4:0.
Recent form
Elgin City has 2 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Stirling Albion has 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Elgin City scores 3.25 goals per game and allows 1.25. Stirling Albion scores 1.50 and allows 2.00. Games in this league average 3.14 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 75% of Elgin City's games and 50% of Stirling Albion's. The Over 2.5 rates are 75% and 75%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 62% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Stirling Albion has the higher season xG average, 1.33 to 1.27 per game. Elgin City takes 8.8 shots per game, while Stirling Albion takes 9.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Elgin City leads at halftime in 75% of its games and scores 1.50 goals per game after halftime. Stirling Albion leads at halftime in 25% and scores 1.25 after halftime.
When the teams score
Elgin City's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (4 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 3.14 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 62% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 2 draws and 0 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
Elgin City remain unbeaten at home, recording a 50% win rate and 50% draw rate, while Stirling Albion have lost both of their away matches so far. The hosts average 2.5 goals per game on home soil with a 29% shot conversion rate, whereas the visitors score just once per away match and have failed to find the net in 50% of such appearances. Stirling’s defense is a clear concern, conceding an average of 3 goals away from home and allowing opponents an xG of 1.49, compared with 1 goal and an xG against of 0.73 for Elgin. Although the visitors have averaged 75% possession away from home, this has not translated into points or attacking efficiency, so the superior chance quality and home advantage point to an Elgin City victory.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The case for BTTS - Yes is strengthened by current form: Elgin City have recorded BTTS in 80% of their last 5 matches, while Stirling Albion have done so in 60%. During this period, the hosts averaged 2.8 goals scored, compared with 2.0 for the visitors, while conceding 1.4 and 2.0 goals per match respectively. Elgin City average 2.0 goals at home, while Stirling Albion’s defense concedes as many as 3.0, making a home goal highly likely. The risk to the pick is that Stirling Albion have failed to score in 50% of their matches this season; however, their recent xG of 1.30 and lack of clean sheets away from home point to a realistic chance of breaking through the hosts’ defense. Consequently, the scenario in which both teams score has slightly stronger foundations than the alternative in which at least one of them fails to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Elgin City average 2.0 goals per home match, while Stirling Albion concede as many as 3.0 goals away from home, which clearly strengthens the hosts’ attacking potential. In their last five matches, both teams recorded games with Over 2.5 goals in 80% of cases, averaging 4.2 goals in Elgin matches and 4.0 in Stirling matches. The 1.5 line has been covered by both teams in the current campaign, while the league-wide average stands at a high 3.2 goals. The hosts average 11 shots, including 7 on target, while the visitors’ defense have yet to keep a single clean sheet. Over 1.5 is the strongest selection, as even with more conservative finishing, the data from both teams strongly points to at least two goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest signal points to Elgin City leading at the break and maintaining their advantage through to full-time: the hosts were ahead after 45 minutes in 3 of their last 5 matches, while Stirling Albion were trailing at that stage in 3 of their last 5. Elgin averaged 1.6 goals before half-time across their last five matches, whereas the visitors scored just 0.8 and conceded 1.2 goals on average. Season data further favors the hosts, who average 2.0 goals per match and concede 1.0, while Stirling Albion concede as many as 3.0 goals per game and have lost every away match so far. Elgin’s advantage is also supported by greater attacking activity, averaging 11 shots and 7 on target compared with their opponents’ 7 shots and 5 on target. After the interval, the hosts retain the potential to control the result, having averaged 1.2 goals in the second half over their last five appearances; therefore, the 1/1 scenario is the most likely outcome.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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 | Stirling Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 71% | 67% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.52 | 0.25 |
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 100% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Elgin City · 1 pts / game - Stirling Albion
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 117% better for: goals scored per game.
3.25 goals / game - Elgin City · 1.5 goals / game - Stirling Albion
Elgin City is 60% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.25 goals / game - Elgin City · 2 goals / game - Stirling Albion
Elgin City scores in 100% of games (4 of 4 meczów), while Stirling Albion keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 meczów).
Stirling Albion scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 meczów), while Elgin City keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 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 - Stirling Albion
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.
Elgin City is 233% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.5 pts / game - Elgin City · 0.75 pts / game - Stirling Albion
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Elgin City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 75% of games and wins 50%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Stirling Albion - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.50 | 1.75 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 75% | 75% |
| 3 goals | 50% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 50% |
| No goal | 0% | 25% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.75 | 2.25 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 75% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 25% | 50% |
| No goal | 75% | 25% |
| Goal difference | -5 | +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 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). 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
Elgin City
Stirling Albion
* 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 | Stirling Albion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 4.50 | 3.14 | ▲ 3.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 75% | 52% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 75% | 62% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | • 25% | 24% | • 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 76% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 86% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Elgin City's perspective: 2 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses against Stirling Albion. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Elgin City vs Stirling Albion?
The League Two match finished Elgin City 4:0 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 Elgin City and Stirling Albion?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Elgin City won 2, Stirling Albion won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Elgin City vs Stirling Albion?
Elgin City score 3.25 goals per game on average and Stirling Albion 1.50. The League Two average is 3.14 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 75% of Elgin City's matches and 50% of Stirling Albion's.
What form are Elgin City and Stirling Albion in?
Over the last 5 games Elgin City have a 2-2-0 record (2.00 points per game) and Stirling Albion 1-1-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Elgin City vs Stirling Albion?
The statistical background for Elgin City vs Stirling Albion — 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.