Ross County vs Dunfermline Athletic: match statistics
Dunfermline Athletic are in significantly better form than Ross County, as evidenced by their last five matches – the visitors have collected 13 points (4 wins, 1 draw) compared to just 3 points for the hosts (1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses). Ross County are sitting in a distant 10th place in the table with a negative home goal difference (-5), while Dunfermline occupy 4th position with a positive away goal difference (+3). The hosts have a very poor home efficiency – they have won only 29% of their home matches and failed to score in 36% of those games. The visitors display better shooting efficiency (15% shot conversion rate compared to Ross County's 9%) as well as greater defensive solidity (38% clean sheets away from home). Taking all statistical data into account, Dunfermline Athletic are the clear favorites in this encounter.
Ross County vs Dunfermline Athletic: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Ross County played against Dunfermline Athletic in Championship (Scotland). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Ross County has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Dunfermline Athletic has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Ross County scores 0.83 goals per game and allows 1.48. Dunfermline Athletic scores 1.43 and allows 1.14. Games in this league average 2.38 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 34% of Ross County's games and 36% of Dunfermline Athletic's. The Over 2.5 rates are 41% and 46%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Dunfermline Athletic has the higher season xG average, 1.34 to 1.23 per game. Ross County takes 10.3 shots per game, while Dunfermline Athletic takes 10.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Ross County leads at halftime in 21% of its games and scores 0.41 goals per game after halftime. Dunfermline Athletic leads at halftime in 39% and scores 0.71 after halftime.
When the teams score
Ross County's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). For Dunfermline Athletic, it is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.38 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% 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
Dunfermline Athletic are in significantly better form than Ross County, as evidenced by their last five matches – the visitors have collected 13 points (4 wins, 1 draw) compared to just 3 points for the hosts (1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses). Ross County are sitting in a distant 10th place in the table with a negative home goal difference (-5), while Dunfermline occupy 4th position with a positive away goal difference (+3). The hosts have a very poor home efficiency – they have won only 29% of their home matches and failed to score in 36% of those games. The visitors display better shooting efficiency (15% shot conversion rate compared to Ross County's 9%) as well as greater defensive solidity (38% clean sheets away from home). Taking all statistical data into account, Dunfermline Athletic are the clear favorites in this encounter.
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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
| Ross County | Dunfermline Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.35 |
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.
Dunfermline Athletic is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Ross County · 2 pts / game - Dunfermline Athletic
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.
Dunfermline Athletic is 72% better for: goals scored per game.
0.83 goals / game - Ross County · 1.43 goals / game - Dunfermline Athletic
Dunfermline Athletic is 30% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.48 goals / game - Ross County · 1.14 goals / game - Dunfermline Athletic
Ross County scores in 52% of games (15 of 29 meczów), while Dunfermline Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 43% (12 of 28 meczów).
Dunfermline Athletic scores in 71% of games (20 of 28 meczów), while Ross County keeps a clean sheet in 31% (9 of 29 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 - Ross County
Over / Under - Dunfermline Athletic
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.
Dunfermline Athletic is 39% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.03 pts / game - Ross County · 1.43 pts / game - Dunfermline Athletic
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Ross County - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 21%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Dunfermline Athletic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +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 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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
Ross County
Dunfermline Athletic
* 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 (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Ross County | Liga | Dunfermline Athletic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.31 | 2.38 | ▲ 2.57 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 34% | 48% | ▼ 36% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 41% | 43% | ▲ 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 31% | 33% | ▲ 43% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 66% | 68% | ▲ 86% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 72% | 68% | • 68% |
^ 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
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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Ross County's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss against Dunfermline Athletic. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Ross County vs Dunfermline Athletic?
The Championship match finished Ross County 2:2 Dunfermline Athletic. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Ross County and Dunfermline Athletic?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Ross County won 1, Dunfermline Athletic won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Ross County vs Dunfermline Athletic?
Ross County score 0.83 goals per game on average and Dunfermline Athletic 1.43. The Championship average is 2.38 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 34% of Ross County's matches and 36% of Dunfermline Athletic's.
What form are Ross County and Dunfermline Athletic in?
Over the last 5 games Ross County have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Dunfermline Athletic 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Ross County vs Dunfermline Athletic?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Ross County vs Dunfermline Athletic: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.