Peterhead vs East Fife: match statistics
Peterhead holds a clear home advantage, as evidenced by their 45% home win rate and a positive goal difference of +1 in home matches. The hosts score an average of 1.91 goals per game at home, which, against East Fife's weak defense that concedes 1.92 goals on average away, gives them a real chance to find the net. East Fife shows very poor away form with a 58% loss rate and only a 25% win rate, and their away goal difference stands at -13. The visitors struggle to attack effectively on the road, scoring only 0.83 goals per match on average, with 42% of their games ending without a goal, which significantly limits their chances. Considering all statistics, Peterhead should leverage their home pitch advantage and secure the three points, although both teams' poor form in their last five matches could lead to a close contest.
Peterhead vs East Fife: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Peterhead play East Fife in League One (Scotland). The match date is 21 February 2026 at 16:00. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Peterhead: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match. East Fife: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Peterhead scores 1.33 and concedes 1.78 goals per match. East Fife scores 0.92 and concedes 1.64. League average: 2.62 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Peterhead 67%, East Fife 50%. Over 2.5: Peterhead 67%, East Fife 50%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
East Fife has higher xG: 1.21 vs 1.17. Peterhead: 9.2 shots per match, East Fife: 9.2.
Match halves
Peterhead: half-time lead 31%, second-half goals 0.64. East Fife: half-time lead 8%, second-half goals 0.50.
Goals by minute
Peterhead: 16-30 (11 goals). East Fife: 46-60 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.62 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
3 H2H matches: 2-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 67%.
Match description
Peterhead holds a clear home advantage, as evidenced by their 45% home win rate and a positive goal difference of +1 in home matches. The hosts score an average of 1.91 goals per game at home, which, against East Fife's weak defense that concedes 1.92 goals on average away, gives them a real chance to find the net. East Fife shows very poor away form with a 58% loss rate and only a 25% win rate, and their away goal difference stands at -13. The visitors struggle to attack effectively on the road, scoring only 0.83 goals per match on average, with 42% of their games ending without a goal, which significantly limits their chances. Considering all statistics, Peterhead should leverage their home pitch advantage and secure the three points, although both teams' poor form in their last five matches could lead to a close contest.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Peterhead | East Fife | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 44% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.23 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
East Fife is 400% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / match - Peterhead · 1 pts / match - 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.
Peterhead is 45% better for: goals scored per match.
1.33 goals / match - Peterhead · 0.92 goals / match - East Fife
East Fife is 9% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.78 goals / match - Peterhead · 1.64 goals / match - East Fife
Peterhead scores in 75% of matches (27 of 36 matches), while East Fife keeps a clean sheet in 14% (5 of 36 matches).
East Fife scores in 61% of matches (22 of 36 matches), while Peterhead keeps a clean sheet in 8% (3 of 36 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Peterhead
Over / Under — East Fife
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Peterhead is 77% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.22 pts / match - Peterhead · 0.69 pts / match - East Fife
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Peterhead - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 31% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
East Fife - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 8% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (11 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Peterhead
East Fife
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Peterhead | Liga | East Fife | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.11 | 2.62 | • 2.56 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 50% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 49% | • 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 8% | 28% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 73% | ▼ 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 92% | 83% | ▼ 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Peterhead 2 - 0 - 1 East Fife. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 67% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Peterhead vs East Fife?
The League One match finished Peterhead 3:1 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 Peterhead and East Fife?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Peterhead won 2, East Fife won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Peterhead vs East Fife?
Peterhead score 1.33 goals per game on average and East Fife 0.92. The League One average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Peterhead's matches and 50% of East Fife's.
What form are Peterhead and East Fife in?
Over the last 5 games Peterhead have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and East Fife 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Peterhead vs East Fife?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Peterhead vs East Fife: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.