Forfar Athletic vs Annan Athletic: match statistics
Forfar Athletic demonstrate significantly better home form with a 42% win rate at home and a positive goal difference (+2), compared to Annan Athletic's poor away results (only 18% wins away, goal difference -3). The hosts score an average of 1.58 goals per home game, while the visitors net only 0.82 goals away and fail to score in 55% of their away matches. Annan Athletic have better form in their last 5 matches (1.2 points per game vs 0.8 PPG), but their away streak (ddllwlllwdd) indicates difficulties in winning away from home. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.23 xG For vs 1.05 xG For the visitors), suggesting greater offensive efficiency from Forfar Athletic. Taking all factors into account, I predict a home win, although the unstable form of both teams in recent weeks does not rule out a draw.
Forfar Athletic vs Annan Athletic: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Forfar Athletic played against Annan Athletic in League Two (Scotland). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Forfar Athletic has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Annan Athletic has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Forfar Athletic scores 1.43 goals per game and allows 1.57. Annan Athletic scores 1.30 and allows 1.57. Games in this league average 3.01 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of Forfar Athletic's games and 61% of Annan Athletic's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 48%, compared with league averages of 67% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Annan Athletic has the higher season xG average, 1.18 to 1.11 per game. Forfar Athletic takes 7.6 shots per game, while Annan Athletic takes 8.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Forfar Athletic leads at halftime in 52% of its games and scores 0.57 goals per game after halftime. Annan Athletic leads at halftime in 22% and scores 0.78 after halftime.
When the teams score
Forfar Athletic's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). For Annan Athletic, it is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 3.01 goals. Both teams score in 67% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. 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
Forfar Athletic demonstrate significantly better home form with a 42% win rate at home and a positive goal difference (+2), compared to Annan Athletic's poor away results (only 18% wins away, goal difference -3). The hosts score an average of 1.58 goals per home game, while the visitors net only 0.82 goals away and fail to score in 55% of their away matches. Annan Athletic have better form in their last 5 matches (1.2 points per game vs 0.8 PPG), but their away streak (ddllwlllwdd) indicates difficulties in winning away from home. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.23 xG For vs 1.05 xG For the visitors), suggesting greater offensive efficiency from Forfar Athletic. Taking all factors into account, I predict a home win, although the unstable form of both teams in recent weeks does not rule out a draw.
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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
| Forfar Athletic | Annan Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 52% | 47% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.35 |
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.
Annan Athletic is 20% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Forfar Athletic · 1.2 pts / game - Annan Athletic
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.
Forfar Athletic is 10% better for: goals scored per game.
1.43 goals / game - Forfar Athletic · 1.3 goals / game - Annan Athletic
Forfar Athletic scores in 74% of games (17 of 23 meczów), while Annan Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 23 meczów).
Annan Athletic scores in 70% of games (16 of 23 meczów), while Forfar Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 26% (6 of 23 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 - Forfar Athletic
Over / Under - Annan Athletic
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.
Forfar Athletic is 80% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.87 pts / game - Forfar Athletic · 1.04 pts / game - Annan Athletic
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Forfar Athletic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 52% of games and wins 30%. 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.
Annan Athletic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 26%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 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 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
* 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
Forfar Athletic
Annan Athletic
* 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
| Forfar Athletic | Liga | Annan Athletic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.00 | 3.01 | ▼ 2.87 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 57% | 67% | ▼ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 57% | 56% | ▼ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 26% | 19% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 76% | ▼ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | • 78% | 79% | ▼ 74% |
^ 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
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 Forfar Athletic's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Annan Athletic. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Forfar Athletic vs Annan Athletic?
The League Two match finished Forfar Athletic 1:0 Annan Athletic. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Forfar Athletic and Annan Athletic?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Forfar Athletic won 1, Annan Athletic won 1 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 Forfar Athletic vs Annan Athletic?
Forfar Athletic score 1.43 goals per game on average and Annan Athletic 1.30. The League Two average is 3.01 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Forfar Athletic's matches and 61% of Annan Athletic's.
What form are Forfar Athletic and Annan Athletic in?
Over the last 5 games Forfar Athletic have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Annan Athletic 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Forfar Athletic vs Annan Athletic?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.