Forfar Athletic vs Stranraer: match statistics
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Forfar Athletic vs Stranraer: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Forfar Athletic plays Stranraer in League Two (Scotland). The game is scheduled for September 5, 2026. Venue: Station Park.
Recent form
Forfar Athletic has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Stranraer has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Forfar Athletic scores 1.20 goals per game and allows 1.00. Stranraer scores 1.20 and allows 1.20. Games in this league average 3.20 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 40% of Forfar Athletic's games and 40% of Stranraer's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 40%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 60% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Stranraer has the higher season xG average, 1.17 to 0.95 per game. Forfar Athletic takes 5.8 shots per game, while Stranraer takes 7.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Forfar Athletic leads at halftime in 40% of its games and scores 0.40 goals per game after halftime. Stranraer leads at halftime in 40% and scores 0.20 after halftime.
When the teams score
Forfar Athletic's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (2 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 3.20 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 60% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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
| Forfar Athletic | Stranraer | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 72% | 51% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.30 |
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.
Forfar Athletic is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Forfar Athletic · 1.4 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.
Forfar Athletic is 20% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Forfar Athletic · 1.2 goals / game - Stranraer
Forfar Athletic scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 meczów), while Stranraer keeps a clean sheet in 40% (2 of 5 meczów).
Stranraer scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 meczów), while Forfar Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 40% (2 of 5 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 - 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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Forfar Athletic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Stranraer - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -2 |
* 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 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). 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
Forfar Athletic
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
| Forfar Athletic | Liga | Stranraer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.20 | 3.20 | ▼ 2.40 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 40% | 48% | ▼ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 60% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 26% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 76% | ▼ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 60% | 84% | ▼ 60% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Forfar Athletic's perspective: 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Stranraer. Games average 2.25 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Forfar Athletic and Stranraer play?
Forfar Athletic face Stranraer on September 5, 2026 in League Two at Station Park. 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 Forfar Athletic and Stranraer?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Forfar Athletic won 2, Stranraer won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Forfar Athletic vs Stranraer?
Forfar Athletic score 1.20 goals per game on average and Stranraer 1.20. The League Two average is 3.20 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 60% of games. Both teams score in 40% of Forfar Athletic's matches and 40% of Stranraer's.
What form are Forfar Athletic and Stranraer in?
Over the last 5 games Forfar Athletic have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Stranraer 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Forfar Athletic vs Stranraer?
The statistical background for Forfar Athletic 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.