Hamilton Academical vs East Fife: match statistics
Hamilton Academical presents impressive form at their own stadium with 64% wins and only 27% losses in home matches. The hosts can boast excellent defense at home, conceding an average of only 0.64 goals per match and maintaining a clean sheet in 55% of games. East Fife clearly struggles on the road, losing as many as 55% of away matches and conceding an average of 2 goals per match, with a goal difference of -12. The visitors' form is alarming - only 1 victory in the last 5 matches and merely 0.6 points per match. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.3 vs 1.14), and the difference in defensive quality (0.64 vs 2.0 average goals conceded) strongly speaks for Hamilton. Taking all these factors into account, a home victory is the most likely scenario for this meeting.
Hamilton Academical vs East Fife: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Hamilton Academical played against East Fife in League One (Scotland). The game was played on February 17, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Hamilton Academical has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. East Fife has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Hamilton Academical scores 1.61 goals per game and allows 1.09. East Fife scores 1.04 and allows 1.67. Games in this league average 2.66 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 39% of Hamilton Academical's games and 50% of East Fife's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 54%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Hamilton Academical has the higher season xG average, 1.30 to 1.21 per game. Hamilton Academical takes 9.7 shots per game, while East Fife takes 9.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Hamilton Academical leads at halftime in 39% of its games and scores 0.87 goals per game after halftime. East Fife leads at halftime in 4% and scores 0.58 after halftime.
When the teams score
Hamilton Academical's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (7 goals). For East Fife, it is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.66 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Hamilton Academical presents impressive form at their own stadium with 64% wins and only 27% losses in home matches. The hosts can boast excellent defense at home, conceding an average of only 0.64 goals per match and maintaining a clean sheet in 55% of games. East Fife clearly struggles on the road, losing as many as 55% of away matches and conceding an average of 2 goals per match, with a goal difference of -12. The visitors' form is alarming - only 1 victory in the last 5 matches and merely 0.6 points per match. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.3 vs 1.14), and the difference in defensive quality (0.64 vs 2.0 average goals conceded) strongly speaks for Hamilton. Taking all these factors into account, a home victory is the most likely scenario for this meeting.
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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
| Hamilton Academical | East Fife | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 48% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.26 |
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.
Hamilton Academical is 133% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Hamilton Academical · 0.6 pts / game - East Fife
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.
Hamilton Academical is 55% better for: goals scored per game.
1.61 goals / game - Hamilton Academical · 1.04 goals / game - East Fife
Hamilton Academical is 53% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.09 goals / game - Hamilton Academical · 1.67 goals / game - East Fife
Hamilton Academical scores in 70% of games (16 of 23 meczów), while East Fife keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 24 meczów).
East Fife scores in 67% of games (16 of 24 meczów), while Hamilton Academical keeps a clean sheet in 43% (10 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 - Hamilton Academical
Over / Under - East Fife
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.
Hamilton Academical is 134% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.57 pts / game - Hamilton Academical · 0.67 pts / game - East Fife
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hamilton Academical - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
East Fife - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 4% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -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 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Hamilton Academical
East Fife
* 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 One).
Teams vs league
| Hamilton Academical | Liga | East Fife | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.70 | 2.66 | • 2.71 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 39% | 47% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 53% | • 54% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 43% | 30% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | • 74% | 74% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 81% | ▼ 79% |
^ 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
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 Hamilton Academical's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against East Fife. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Hamilton Academical vs East Fife?
The League One match finished Hamilton Academical 1:0 East Fife. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Hamilton Academical and East Fife?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Hamilton Academical won 0, East Fife won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Hamilton Academical vs East Fife?
Hamilton Academical score 1.61 goals per game on average and East Fife 1.04. The League One average is 2.66 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 39% of Hamilton Academical's matches and 50% of East Fife's.
What form are Hamilton Academical and East Fife in?
Over the last 5 games Hamilton Academical have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and East Fife 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hamilton Academical vs East Fife?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Hamilton Academical vs East Fife: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.