Scotland - League OneGlobal Energy StadiumData current as of September 06, 2026

Ross County vs East Kilbride: match statistics

Ross County crest
Ross County
4 : 0half-time 1:0
East Kilbride crest
East Kilbride

Ross County vs East Kilbride: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Ross County played against East Kilbride in League One (Scotland). The game was played on August 29, 2026. Venue: Global Energy Stadium. Final score: 4:0.

Recent form

Ross County has 3 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. East Kilbride has 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 1.75 points per game.

Scoring records

Ross County scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 0.67. East Kilbride scores 2.25 and allows 1.25. Games in this league average 2.26 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 67% of Ross County's games and 50% of East Kilbride's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 75%, compared with league averages of 30% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Ross County has the higher season xG average, 1.87 to 1.46 per game. Ross County takes 15.0 shots per game, while East Kilbride takes 10.8.

First-half and second-half trends

Ross County leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. East Kilbride leads at halftime in 25% and scores 1.50 after halftime.

When the teams score

Ross County's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). For East Kilbride, it is minutes 61-75 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

League One games average 2.26 goals. Both teams score in 30% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.

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

Ross County are in excellent form, having won all of their last 5 matches while scoring 10 goals and conceding just 4. At home, the hosts have won 100% of their matches, averaging 2.0 goals with a very high xG of 2.63, while allowing opponents just 0.85 xG. East Kilbride have scored 14 goals in their last five matches, but are still winless away from home, averaging only 0.5 goals and failing to score in 50% of their matches. The visitors concede 2.0 goals per away match and have a -3 goal difference, which, combined with Ross County’s 22 shots and 11 shots on target at home, points to a clear advantage for the hosts. East Kilbride’s superior possession, averaging 65%, does not compensate for the significantly lower quality and effectiveness of their attacking play away from home.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

The BTTS - No scenario has a slight edge, as Ross County concede only 0.5 goals per match on average this season, while their average xG against stands at just 0.72. East Kilbride have scored only 0.5 goals per game this season and failed to score in 50% of their matches, whereas Ross County kept a clean sheet in 50% of their appearances. The hosts hold a clear attacking advantage: they score an average of 4.0 goals, register 6.5 shots on target per match, and face a team conceding an average of 2.0 goals. However, the visitors' form has improved over their last five matches, in which they averaged 2.8 goals, recorded an xG of 1.82, and landed BTTS - Yes in 60% of games. Despite this, East Kilbride's season-long scoring struggles and Ross County's highly solid defense point slightly more often to a result in which at least one team fails to score.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

Ross County score an average of 4.0 goals per match at home, while East Kilbride concede 2.0 goals away from home, clearly supporting an attacking scenario for the hosts. The home side also create more chances: their average xG is 1.83, with 6.5 shots on target per match, compared with the visitors’ 1.10 xG and 3.5 shots on target. In their last five matches, both teams recorded Over 2.5 goals in 80% of games, while their average goals scored stood at 2.0 and 2.8 respectively. Ross County’s solid defense, conceding an average of only 0.5 goals at home, nevertheless limits the visitors’ potential and reduces confidence in Over 2.5. The strongest signal remains Over 1.5, as both teams had at least 2 goals in 100% of their previous matches under these conditions.

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

Ross County have a clear quality advantage: they have won 100% of their matches so far, scoring an average of 4.0 goals and conceding just 0.5, while East Kilbride are yet to win, averaging 0.5 goals scored and 2.0 conceded. The hosts have been leading at the break in 50% of their matches, whereas the visitors have not done so once, with East Kilbride trailing at half-time in as many as 50% of their games. Ross County’s superiority is also evident in their chance creation: their average xG stands at 1.83 compared with 1.10, while they average 6.5 shots on target to East Kilbride’s 3.5. Even if the first half ends level, the hosts are very strong after the break, scoring an average of 2.5 goals and conceding none. Nevertheless, the most likely scenario remains Ross County leading at half-time and maintaining their winning result through to full-time.

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Stats by half

1 : 0
First half
3 : 0
Second half

Game stats

41Possession (%)59
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
9Shots6
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
6Shots on target2
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
1.45xG0.99
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
7Corners3
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
64Dangerous attacks64
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
16Fouls16
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
3Cards2
Ross CountyEast Kilbride

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Ross CountyEast Kilbride
2Goals scored / game2.25
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
0.67Goals allowed / game1.25
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
62%Average possession54%
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
7Shots on target / game5
Ross CountyEast Kilbride

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

15Shots per game10.75
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
7Shots on target5
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
13.3%Shot conversion20.9%
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
62%Possession54%
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
1.87xG for1.46
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
0.88xG against0.86
Ross CountyEast Kilbride

Shooting quality

Ross County: DominantEast Kilbride: Efficient finishing
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
Accuracy (shots on target)47%47%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.14
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.290.45

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Ross County is 71% better for: last-5 form.

3 pts / game - Ross County · 1.75 pts / game - East Kilbride

Ross County
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5 wins in a row
Season result split
100% W0% R0% P
Season (W-D-L)
3-0-0
3.00 pts / game · goal difference +4
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-0-0
3.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
1-0-0
Last 5 at home
1-0-0
W
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.0Goals conceded: 0.7xG: 1.87Opponent xG: 0.88BTTS: 67%Over 2.5: 67%
East Kilbride
WDWL
Season result split
50% W25% R25% P
Season (W-D-L)
2-1-1
1.75 pts / game · goal difference +4
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-1-1
1.75 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
0-1-1
Last 5 away
0-1-1
DL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.3Goals conceded: 1.3xG: 1.46Opponent xG: 0.86BTTS: 50%Over 2.5: 75%

Goalshow 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.

East Kilbride is 13% better for: goals scored per game.

2 goals / game - Ross County · 2.25 goals / game - East Kilbride

Ross County is 87% better for: goals allowed per game.

0.67 goals / game - Ross County · 1.25 goals / game - East Kilbride

Ross County scoring profile: very strong

Ross County scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while East Kilbride keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 meczów).

East Kilbride scoring profile: strong

East Kilbride scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 meczów), while Ross County keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 meczów).

6Goals scored (season)9
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
2Goals conceded (season)5
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
2.67Average goals per game3.5
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
6Goals scored (last 5)9
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
2Goals conceded (last 5)5
Ross CountyEast Kilbride

How often they score at least...

100%1 goal75%
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
67%2 goals50%
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
33%3 goals50%
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
0%4 goals25%
Ross CountyEast Kilbride

How often they concede at least...

67%1 goal75%
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
0%2 goals25%
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
0%3 goals25%
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
0%4 goals0%
Ross CountyEast Kilbride

* 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.

30%
League average

Goal patterns

33%BTTS at half-time25%
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
0%BTTS in both halves0%
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
67%Scored in both halves25%
Ross CountyEast Kilbride

BTTS and goal count

67%Min. 3 goals and BTTS25%
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS50%
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
67%BTTS - last 550%
Ross CountyEast Kilbride

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

67%Min. 1 goal before half-time50%
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
67%Min. 2 goals before half-time50%
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time25%
Ross CountyEast Kilbride

2nd half

100%Min. 1 goal after half-time100%
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
33%Min. 2 goals after half-time75%
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
0%Min. 3 goals after half-time25%
Ross CountyEast Kilbride

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Ross County is 34% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.67 pts / game - Ross County · 1.25 pts / game - East Kilbride

Ross County - half-time state
33% leading67% draw0% trailing
East Kilbride - half-time state
25% leading50% draw25% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.67Points per game (1st half)1.25
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
1Goals scored (1st half)0.75
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
0.33Goals conceded (1st half)0.75
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
1.33Average goals (1st half)1.5
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
67%Clean sheet before half-time50%
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
33%No goal before half-time75%
Ross CountyEast Kilbride

After half-time (2nd half)

2.33Points per game (2nd half)1.75
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
1Goals scored (2nd half)1.5
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
0.33Goals conceded (2nd half)0.5
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
1.33Average goals (2nd half)2
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
67%Clean sheet after half-time50%
Ross CountyEast Kilbride
0%No goal after half-time25%
Ross CountyEast Kilbride

Ross County - second-half results

67% W33% R0% P
5
Half-time points
3
Half-time goals
+2
Goal difference (1st half)
7
Second-half points
+2
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.67
PPG before half-time
Lead holding303%

Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime0.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

East Kilbride - second-half results

50% W25% R25% P
5
Half-time points
3
Half-time goals
0
Goal difference (1st half)
7
Second-half points
+4
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.25
PPG before half-time
Lead holding200%

Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.3

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Ross County - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.672.33
Goals scored / game1.01.0
Goals allowed / game0.30.3
Average goals per game1.31.3
1 goal67%100%
2 goals67%33%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet67%67%
No goal33%0%
Goal difference+2+2
Half-time: 33% leading - 67% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 67% won - 33% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 33% - Half-time goals total: 3
East Kilbride - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.251.75
Goals scored / game0.81.5
Goals allowed / game0.80.5
Average goals per game1.52.0
1 goal50%100%
2 goals50%75%
3 goals25%25%
Clean sheet50%50%
No goal75%25%
Goal difference0+4
Half-time: 25% leading - 50% draw - 25% trailing
2nd half: 50% won - 25% draw - 25% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 25% - Half-time goals total: 3

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Ross County
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
1
0
16-30
2
1
31-45
0
1
46-60
2
0
61-75
1
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

East Kilbride
ScoredConceded
1
0
0-15
1
1
16-30
1
2
31-45
1
0
46-60
4
1
61-75
1
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

3.08
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.6 : 1.5
Estimated goal split
home : away
137%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
59%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-100%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
75%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Ross County

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.99
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.34
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+0.9 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.13
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.21
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
135%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
86%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
17% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
17%

East Kilbride

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.60
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.40
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.79
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.39
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
288%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
84%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.8
Late goals
11% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 11% come in the first quarter-hour.
11%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).

Teams vs league

Ross CountyLigaEast Kilbride
Average goals per game 2.672.26 3.50
Both teams scored 67%30% 50%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 67%48% 75%
Clean sheets 33%43% 25%
Goal before half-time 67%52% 50%
Goal after half-time 100%70% 100%

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

2.26
Average goals per game
30%
Both teams scored
48%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
43%
Clean sheets
1.48
Home goals / game
0.78
Away goals / game
+90%
Home attack advantage
+47%
Home defensive advantage
+30%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
52%
1 goal
26%
2 goals
4%
3 goals
4%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
70%
1 goal
48%
2 goals
22%
3 goals
0%
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. Ross CountyYellow cardConnor Steven Randall
  2. East KilbrideSubstitutionOn: Aaron SteeleOff: Sean Ward
  3. East KilbrideSubstitutionOn: Craig McGuffieOff: Malek Zaid
  4. Ross CountyGoalBrian GrahamAssist: Jamie Lindsay
  5. East KilbrideSubstitutionOn: Owen CalderOff: Andrew Kyle
  6. Ross CountyGoalLuke McCarvelAssist: Adam Emslie
  7. Ross CountyGoalJamie Lindsay
  8. East KilbrideYellow cardOwen Calder
  9. East KilbrideYellow cardAaron Steele
  10. East KilbrideSubstitutionOn: Rhys DargieOff: Findlay Gray
  11. Ross CountyYellow cardAkil Wright
  12. Ross CountySubstitutionOn: Jack TurnerOff: Luke McCarvel
  13. Ross CountyYellow cardRichard Chin
  14. Ross CountySubstitutionOn: Lewis JamiesonOff: Richard Chin
  15. Ross CountyGoalBrian GrahamAssist: Lewis Strapp
  16. Ross CountySubstitutionOn: Keiran PhillipsOff: Jamie Lindsay

Referee and managers

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

FAQ

What was the result of Ross County vs East Kilbride?

The League One match finished Ross County 4:0 East Kilbride. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Ross County vs East Kilbride?

Ross County score 2.00 goals per game on average and East Kilbride 2.25. The League One average is 2.26 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Ross County's matches and 50% of East Kilbride's.

What form are Ross County and East Kilbride in?

Over the last 5 games Ross County have a 3-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and East Kilbride 2-1-1 (1.75 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Ross County vs East Kilbride?

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.