Forfar Athletic vs Stirling Albion: match statistics
The match promises to be extremely even, confirmed by the position of both teams in the table (6th and 7th place) and very similar statistics. Forfar Athletic has better home form with 40% wins at home and a positive goal difference (+1) at their own stadium, yet their recent form (1 point per match in the last 5 games) raises concerns. Stirling Albion presents stronger away disposition (50% wins) and better current form (1.8 points per match), but they have not kept a clean sheet away from home once, conceding an average of 1.8 goals. Both teams have an identical average of shots (8.4) and possession (48%), as well as similar conversion rates (20-21%). Given the balanced offensive and defensive potential and the fact that the hosts have a 30% draw rate at home, I predict an undecided result, although chances for victory for either side are almost equal.
Forfar Athletic vs Stirling Albion: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Forfar Athletic played against Stirling Albion in League Two (Scotland). The game was played on January 24, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Forfar Athletic has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Stirling Albion has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Forfar Athletic scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 1.60. Stirling Albion scores 1.40 and allows 1.80. Games in this league average 3.02 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Forfar Athletic's games and 70% of Stirling Albion's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 65%, compared with league averages of 70% for BTTS and 58% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Stirling Albion has the higher season xG average, 1.14 to 1.12 per game. Forfar Athletic takes 7.8 shots per game, while Stirling Albion takes 8.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Forfar Athletic leads at halftime in 60% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Stirling Albion leads at halftime in 20% and scores 0.90 after halftime.
When the teams score
Forfar Athletic's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). For Stirling Albion, it is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 3.02 goals. Both teams score in 70% of games, and 58% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 5.00 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
The match promises to be extremely even, confirmed by the position of both teams in the table (6th and 7th place) and very similar statistics. Forfar Athletic has better home form with 40% wins at home and a positive goal difference (+1) at their own stadium, yet their recent form (1 point per match in the last 5 games) raises concerns. Stirling Albion presents stronger away disposition (50% wins) and better current form (1.8 points per match), but they have not kept a clean sheet away from home once, conceding an average of 1.8 goals. Both teams have an identical average of shots (8.4) and possession (48%), as well as similar conversion rates (20-21%). Given the balanced offensive and defensive potential and the fact that the hosts have a 30% draw rate at home, I predict an undecided result, although chances for victory for either side are almost equal.
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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 | Stirling Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 53% | 53% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.32 |
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.
Stirling Albion is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Forfar Athletic · 2 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.
Forfar Athletic is 7% better for: goals scored per game.
1.5 goals / game - Forfar Athletic · 1.4 goals / game - Stirling Albion
Forfar Athletic is 13% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.6 goals / game - Forfar Athletic · 1.8 goals / game - Stirling Albion
Forfar Athletic scores in 75% of games (15 of 20 meczów), while Stirling Albion keeps a clean sheet in 10% (2 of 20 meczów).
Stirling Albion scores in 75% of games (15 of 20 meczów), while Forfar Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 25% (5 of 20 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 - 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.
Forfar Athletic is 141% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.05 pts / game - Forfar Athletic · 0.85 pts / game - Stirling Albion
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Forfar Athletic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 60% 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.
Stirling Albion - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 0% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +5 |
* 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 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
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
| Forfar Athletic | Liga | Stirling Albion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.10 | 3.02 | ▲ 3.20 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 60% | 70% | • 70% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 58% | ▲ 65% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 25% | 18% | ▼ 10% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 85% | 79% | • 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 79% | ▲ 90% |
^ 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
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 Forfar Athletic's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Stirling Albion. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Forfar Athletic vs Stirling Albion?
The League Two match finished Forfar Athletic 0:1 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 Forfar Athletic and Stirling Albion?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Forfar Athletic won 2, Stirling Albion won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Forfar Athletic vs Stirling Albion?
Forfar Athletic score 1.50 goals per game on average and Stirling Albion 1.40. The League Two average is 3.02 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 58% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Forfar Athletic's matches and 70% of Stirling Albion's.
What form are Forfar Athletic and Stirling Albion in?
Over the last 5 games Forfar Athletic have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Stirling Albion 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Forfar Athletic vs Stirling Albion?
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.