Scotland - League OneBalmoor StadiumData current as of October 21, 2026

Peterhead vs Cove Rangers: match statistics

Peterhead crest
Peterhead
2 : 0half-time 0:0
Cove Rangers crest
Cove Rangers

Peterhead vs Cove Rangers: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Peterhead played against Cove Rangers in League One (Scotland). The game was played on October 17, 2026. Venue: Balmoor Stadium. Final score: 2:0.

Recent form

Peterhead has 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.00 points per game. Cove Rangers has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.

Scoring records

Peterhead scores 0.70 goals per game and allows 1.70. Cove Rangers scores 0.90 and allows 1.60. Games in this league average 2.80 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 50% of Peterhead's games and 40% of Cove Rangers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 40%, compared with league averages of 45% for BTTS and 59% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Peterhead has the higher season xG average, 1.09 to 1.06 per game. Peterhead takes 7.6 shots per game, while Cove Rangers takes 7.6.

First-half and second-half trends

Peterhead leads at halftime in 10% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. Cove Rangers leads at halftime in 20% and scores 0.70 after halftime.

When the teams score

Peterhead's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). For Cove Rangers, it is minutes 61-75 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

League One games average 2.80 goals. Both teams score in 45% of games, and 59% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 5 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 3 away wins. Those games averaged 3.40 goals, with both teams scoring in 60% 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

Peterhead have lost 4 of their last 5 matches, but Cove Rangers have been beaten in all of their last 5 away games, giving the hosts a slight edge. The visitors concede an average of 2.4 goals per away match, while Peterhead concede 1.6 at home; neither side has kept a clean sheet in these conditions. The hosts’ attack scores just 0.6 goals per home match, but their average xG is 1.12, and Cove Rangers’ away xG conceded stands at 1.48, so chances to improve their finishing should arise. The risk of a draw or an away win remains significant: Peterhead have failed to score in 60% of their home matches, while Cove Rangers have taken 7 points from their last 5 games compared with the hosts’ 3. Despite that gap in recent results, Cove Rangers’ run of away defeats and defensive problems support a cautious pick on Peterhead.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

The case for at least one team failing to score is slightly stronger: in Peterhead’s home matches and Cove Rangers’ away matches, both teams scored in 40% of games. Cove Rangers failed to score in 60% of their away matches, while Peterhead kept a clean sheet in 40% of home games and conceded an average of just 0.8 goals in them. The hosts also have limited attacking potential, averaging 1.0 goals at home and 0.8 goals across their last five matches. The counterargument is the visitors’ improved form: they have averaged 2.2 goals in their last five matches, with both teams scoring in 60% of those games. Despite this improvement, their away average of 0.8 goals scored means a scenario in which at least one side fails to score remains slightly more likely. In BTTS terms, that makes BTTS - No the marginally stronger pick; it does not necessarily mean a 0-0 draw.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

At least 2 goals were scored in 80% of matches involving either team, making Over 1.5 the strongest signal. Peterhead average 1.0 goal per game, while Cove Rangers concede 2.4 goals per game, increasing the hosts’ chances of scoring. The visitors have scored 11 goals in their last 5 matches, although their season average is just 0.8 goals per game. An estimated 2.60 goals supports the Over 1.5 pick, while the 2.5 line is less certain: it has been exceeded in 20% of Peterhead’s matches and 60% of Cove Rangers’ matches.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

A draw at half-time appears the most likely outcome: Peterhead have failed to score in the first half in each of their last five matches, while Cove Rangers average 0.0 goals before the break away from home. In Peterhead’s home games and Cove’s away games, the teams have been level at half-time 40% of the time. After the break, the hosts could gain the upper hand, as the visitors concede an average of 1.6 goals in the second half and 2.4 goals per away match. Cove have, however, been in better form over their last five fixtures, averaging 2.2 goals scored compared with Peterhead’s 0.8, which reduces confidence in the pick. Even so, Cove’s five defeats in the five away matches analyzed support a scenario in which the hosts settle a close game after leading at the break level.

View first-half and second-half statistics

Stats by half

0 : 0
First half
2 : 0
Second half

Game stats

53Possession (%)47
PeterheadCove Rangers
15Shots4
PeterheadCove Rangers
7Shots on target0
PeterheadCove Rangers
1.8xG0.61
PeterheadCove Rangers
6Corners5
PeterheadCove Rangers
52Dangerous attacks49
PeterheadCove Rangers
12Fouls16
PeterheadCove Rangers
3Cards4
PeterheadCove Rangers

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.

PeterheadCove Rangers
0.7Goals scored / game0.9
PeterheadCove Rangers
1.7Goals allowed / game1.6
PeterheadCove Rangers
52%Average possession48%
PeterheadCove Rangers
3.4Shots on target / game3.5
PeterheadCove Rangers

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

7.6Shots per game7.6
PeterheadCove Rangers
3.4Shots on target3.5
PeterheadCove Rangers
9.2%Shot conversion11.8%
PeterheadCove Rangers
52%Possession48%
PeterheadCove Rangers
1.09xG for1.06
PeterheadCove Rangers
1.12xG against1.3
PeterheadCove Rangers

Shooting quality

Peterhead: BalancedCove Rangers: Balanced
PeterheadCove Rangers
Accuracy (shots on target)45%46%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.140.14
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.210.26

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.

Peterhead
LLLLL
No win in the last 5 games
Season result split
20% W10% D70% L
Season (W-D-L)
2-1-7
0.70 pts / game · goal difference -10
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-0-5
0.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
1-0-4
Last 5 at home
1-0-4
LWLLL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.6Goals conceded: 2.2xG: 1.09Opponent xG: 1.23BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 80%
Cove Rangers
DLLLD
No win in the last 5 games
Season result split
10% W30% D60% L
Season (W-D-L)
1-3-6
0.60 pts / game · goal difference -7
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-2-3
0.40 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
0-0-5
Last 5 away
0-0-5
LLLLL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.2Goals conceded: 2.0xG: 1.10Opponent xG: 1.21BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 40%

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.

Cove Rangers is 29% better for: goals scored per game.

0.7 goals / game - Peterhead · 0.9 goals / game - Cove Rangers

Cove Rangers is 6% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.7 goals / game - Peterhead · 1.6 goals / game - Cove Rangers

Peterhead scoring profile: strong

Peterhead scores in 60% of games (6 of 10 games), while Cove Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 20% (2 of 10 games).

Cove Rangers scoring profile: strong

Cove Rangers scores in 50% of games (5 of 10 games), while Peterhead keeps a clean sheet in 10% (1 of 10 games).

7Goals scored (season)9
PeterheadCove Rangers
17Goals conceded (season)16
PeterheadCove Rangers
2.4Average goals per game2.5
PeterheadCove Rangers
3Goals scored (last 5)6
PeterheadCove Rangers
11Goals conceded (last 5)10
PeterheadCove Rangers

How often they score at least...

60%1 goal50%
PeterheadCove Rangers
10%2 goals20%
PeterheadCove Rangers
0%3 goals20%
PeterheadCove Rangers
0%4 goals0%
PeterheadCove Rangers

How often they concede at least...

90%1 goal80%
PeterheadCove Rangers
50%2 goals50%
PeterheadCove Rangers
30%3 goals20%
PeterheadCove Rangers
0%4 goals10%
PeterheadCove Rangers

* 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.

45%
League average

Goal patterns

0%BTTS at half-time0%
PeterheadCove Rangers
0%BTTS in both halves0%
PeterheadCove Rangers
0%Scored in both halves0%
PeterheadCove Rangers

BTTS and goal count

40%Min. 3 goals and BTTS20%
PeterheadCove Rangers
20%Min. 3 goals without BTTS20%
PeterheadCove Rangers
60%BTTS - last 580%
PeterheadCove Rangers

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.

1st half

50%Min. 1 goal before half-time60%
PeterheadCove Rangers
10%Min. 2 goals before half-time10%
PeterheadCove Rangers
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
PeterheadCove Rangers

2nd half

90%Min. 1 goal after half-time80%
PeterheadCove Rangers
50%Min. 2 goals after half-time50%
PeterheadCove Rangers
40%Min. 3 goals after half-time30%
PeterheadCove Rangers

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.

Cove Rangers is 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

0.8 pts / game - Peterhead · 1 pts / game - Cove Rangers

Peterhead - half-time state
10% leading50% draw40% trailing
Cove Rangers - half-time state
20% leading40% draw40% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

0.8Points per game (1st half)1
PeterheadCove Rangers
0.1Goals scored (1st half)0.2
PeterheadCove Rangers
0.5Goals conceded (1st half)0.5
PeterheadCove Rangers
0.6Average goals (1st half)0.7
PeterheadCove Rangers
60%Clean sheet before half-time60%
PeterheadCove Rangers
90%No goal before half-time80%
PeterheadCove Rangers

After half-time (2nd half)

0.8Points per game (2nd half)0.9
PeterheadCove Rangers
0.6Goals scored (2nd half)0.7
PeterheadCove Rangers
1.2Goals conceded (2nd half)1.1
PeterheadCove Rangers
1.8Average goals (2nd half)1.8
PeterheadCove Rangers
20%Clean sheet after half-time30%
PeterheadCove Rangers
50%No goal after half-time70%
PeterheadCove Rangers

Peterhead - second-half results

20% W20% D60% L
8
Half-time points
1
Half-time goals
-4
Goal difference (1st half)
8
Second-half points
-6
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.80
PPG before half-time
Lead holding200%

Leads at halftime in 10% of games and wins 20%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.7

Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Cove Rangers - second-half results

20% W30% D50% L
10
Half-time points
2
Half-time goals
-3
Goal difference (1st half)
9
Second-half points
-4
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.00
PPG before half-time
Lead holding50%

Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 10%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.

Defense after halftime+0.6

Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Peterhead - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.400.20
Goals scored / game0.00.6
Goals allowed / game0.81.4
Average goals per game0.82.0
1 goal60%100%
2 goals20%60%
3 goals0%40%
Clean sheet40%0%
No goal100%40%
Goal difference-4-4
Half-time: 0% leading - 40% draw - 60% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 20% draw - 80% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 0
Cove Rangers - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.200.80
Goals scored / game0.40.8
Goals allowed / game0.81.2
Average goals per game1.22.0
1 goal100%100%
2 goals20%40%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet40%0%
No goal60%60%
Goal difference-2-2
Half-time: 40% leading - 0% draw - 60% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 20% draw - 60% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 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.

Peterhead
ScoredConceded
0
2
0-15
0
0
16-30
1
3
31-45
2
3
46-60
1
3
61-75
3
6
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.

Cove Rangers
ScoredConceded
0
4
0-15
0
1
16-30
2
0
31-45
2
2
46-60
3
2
61-75
2
7
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - 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

2.45
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.1 : 1.3
Estimated goal split
home : away
88%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
45%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+39%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
30%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
20%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 5 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Peterhead

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.03
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.97
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+2.7 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.39
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.58
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
43%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
144%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.70
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.5
Late goals
43% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
43%

Cove Rangers

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.24
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.46
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-1.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.16
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.30
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
76%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
99%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.20
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.5
Late goals
22% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
22%

* 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

PeterheadLigaCove Rangers
Average goals per game▼ 2.402.80▼ 2.50
Both teams scored▲ 50%45%▼ 40%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)• 60%59%▼ 40%
Clean sheets▼ 10%32%▼ 20%
Goal before half-time▼ 50%67%▼ 60%
Goal after half-time▲ 90%80%• 80%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.80
Average goals per game
45%
Both teams scored
59%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
32%
Clean sheets
1.61
Home goals / game
1.18
Away goals / game
+36%
Home attack advantage
+27%
Home defensive advantage
+16%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
67%
1 goal
27%
2 goals
10%
3 goals
4%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
80%
1 goal
53%
2 goals
24%
3 goals
8%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. PeterheadYellow cardDylan Forrest
  2. Cove RangersSubstitutionOn: Joseph TeasdaleOff: Destiny Oladipo
  3. Cove RangersYellow cardChris Maguire
  4. PeterheadGoalCameron Smith
  5. Cove RangersSubstitutionOn: Edmond OppongOff: Joe Chalmers
  6. PeterheadSubstitutionOn: Sebastian RossOff: Robel Tekle Michael
  7. PeterheadYellow cardJason Brown
  8. Cove RangersRed cardMax Barry
  9. Cove RangersYellow cardJordan White
  10. PeterheadYellow cardCraig Hepburn
  11. Cove RangersSubstitutionOn: Ackeme Francis-BurrellOff: Chris Maguire
  12. PeterheadGoalMitchel Megginson
  13. PeterheadSubstitutionOn: James StokesOff: Blair Yule

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from Peterhead's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses against Cove Rangers. Games average 3.40 goals, and both teams scored in 60% of them.

Cove Rangers
3 : 0
Peterhead
Cove Rangers FC
2 : 1
Peterhead FC
Peterhead FC
0 : 4
Cove Rangers FC
Cove Rangers FC
1 : 2
Peterhead FC
Peterhead FC
3 : 1
Cove Rangers FC

FAQ

What was the result of Peterhead vs Cove Rangers?

The League One match finished Peterhead 2:0 Cove Rangers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Peterhead and Cove Rangers?

In the last 5 head-to-head matches Peterhead won 2, Cove Rangers won 3 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.40 goals, with both teams scoring in 60% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Peterhead vs Cove Rangers?

Peterhead score 0.70 goals per game on average and Cove Rangers 0.90. The League One average is 2.80 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 59% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Peterhead's matches and 40% of Cove Rangers's.

What form are Peterhead and Cove Rangers in?

Over the last 5 games Peterhead have a 0-0-5 record (0.00 points per game) and Cove Rangers 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Peterhead vs Cove Rangers?

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.