Elgin City vs Stranraer: match statistics
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Elgin City vs Stranraer: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Elgin City plays Stranraer in League Two (Scotland). The game is scheduled for September 19, 2026. Venue: Borough Briggs.
Recent form
Elgin City has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Stranraer has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Elgin City scores 2.57 goals per game and allows 1.29. Stranraer scores 1.71 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 3.51 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of Elgin City's games and 43% of Stranraer's. The Over 2.5 rates are 71% and 57%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 66% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Stranraer has the higher season xG average, 1.29 to 1.28 per game. Elgin City takes 9.4 shots per game, while Stranraer takes 9.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Elgin City leads at halftime in 57% of its games and scores 1.29 goals per game after halftime. Stranraer leads at halftime in 43% and scores 0.86 after halftime.
When the teams score
Elgin City's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). For Stranraer, it is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 3.51 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 66% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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 | Stranraer | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 53% | 48% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.51 | 0.39 |
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 86% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Elgin City · 2.6 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.
Elgin City is 50% better for: goals scored per game.
2.57 goals / game - Elgin City · 1.71 goals / game - Stranraer
Stranraer is 29% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.29 goals / game - Elgin City · 1 goals / game - Stranraer
Elgin City scores in 86% of games (6 of 7 games), while Stranraer keeps a clean sheet in 43% (3 of 7 games).
Stranraer scores in 86% of games (6 of 7 games), while Elgin City keeps a clean sheet in 29% (2 of 7 games).
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 - 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.
Elgin City is 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.86 pts / game - Elgin City · 1.57 pts / game - Stranraer
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Elgin City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 57% of games and wins 43%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.1 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 43% of games and wins 57%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +4 |
* 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 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). 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
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
| Elgin City | Liga | Stranraer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.86 | 3.51 | ▼ 2.71 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 54% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 71% | 66% | ▼ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 29% | 23% | ▲ 43% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 83% | ▼ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 86% | 89% | ▼ 71% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Elgin City's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses against Stranraer. Games average 2.25 goals, and both teams scored in 75% of them.
FAQ
When do Elgin City and Stranraer play?
Elgin City face Stranraer on September 19, 2026 in League Two at Borough Briggs. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Elgin City and Stranraer?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Elgin City won 1, Stranraer won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Elgin City vs Stranraer?
Elgin City score 2.57 goals per game on average and Stranraer 1.71. The League Two average is 3.51 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Elgin City's matches and 43% of Stranraer's.
What form are Elgin City and Stranraer in?
Over the last 5 games Elgin City have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Stranraer 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Elgin City vs Stranraer?
The statistical background for Elgin 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.