Stenhousemuir vs Cove Rangers: match statistics
Stenhousemuir occupies a high 2nd position in the table and presents impressive home form with 46% wins and only 8% losses at their own stadium. The hosts have a positive goal difference of +11 in home matches and an impressive 46% clean sheets, evidencing solid defense. Cove Rangers, on the other hand, performs poorly on the road, where they lose 54% of matches and fail to score in 38% of games. The visitors have a negative goal difference of -1 in away matches and just 23% wins. Although Cove Rangers' recent overall form is decent (2 wins in 5 matches), their weak away disposition and the hosts' dominance at home speak for a Stenhousemuir win. A draw is also possible, considering the hosts' 46% draw rate in home matches and a recent series of 3 draws in 5 overall matches.
Stenhousemuir vs Cove Rangers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Stenhousemuir played against Cove Rangers in League One (Scotland). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Stenhousemuir has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Cove Rangers has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Stenhousemuir scores 1.36 goals per game and allows 0.84. Cove Rangers scores 1.12 and allows 1.31. Games in this league average 2.66 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 44% of Stenhousemuir's games and 42% of Cove Rangers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 46%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cove Rangers has the higher season xG average, 1.24 to 1.16 per game. Stenhousemuir takes 8.3 shots per game, while Cove Rangers takes 9.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Stenhousemuir leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.76 goals per game after halftime. Cove Rangers leads at halftime in 27% and scores 0.62 after halftime.
When the teams score
Stenhousemuir's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Cove Rangers, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 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 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Stenhousemuir occupies a high 2nd position in the table and presents impressive home form with 46% wins and only 8% losses at their own stadium. The hosts have a positive goal difference of +11 in home matches and an impressive 46% clean sheets, evidencing solid defense. Cove Rangers, on the other hand, performs poorly on the road, where they lose 54% of matches and fail to score in 38% of games. The visitors have a negative goal difference of -1 in away matches and just 23% wins. Although Cove Rangers' recent overall form is decent (2 wins in 5 matches), their weak away disposition and the hosts' dominance at home speak for a Stenhousemuir win. A draw is also possible, considering the hosts' 46% draw rate in home matches and a recent series of 3 draws in 5 overall matches.
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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
| Stenhousemuir | Cove Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 51% | 46% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 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.
Stenhousemuir is 13% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Stenhousemuir · 1.6 pts / game - Cove Rangers
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.
Stenhousemuir is 21% better for: goals scored per game.
1.36 goals / game - Stenhousemuir · 1.12 goals / game - Cove Rangers
Stenhousemuir is 56% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.84 goals / game - Stenhousemuir · 1.31 goals / game - Cove Rangers
Stenhousemuir scores in 72% of games (18 of 25 meczów), while Cove Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 23% (6 of 26 meczów).
Cove Rangers scores in 54% of games (14 of 26 meczów), while Stenhousemuir keeps a clean sheet in 44% (11 of 25 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 - Stenhousemuir
Over / Under - Cove Rangers
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.
Stenhousemuir is 21% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.44 pts / game - Stenhousemuir · 1.19 pts / game - Cove Rangers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Stenhousemuir - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Cove Rangers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 23%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
* 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 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Stenhousemuir
Cove Rangers
* 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
| Stenhousemuir | Liga | Cove Rangers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.20 | 2.66 | ▼ 2.42 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 47% | ▼ 42% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 53% | ▼ 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 44% | 30% | ▼ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 68% | 74% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 80% | ▼ 73% |
^ 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
Other recorded players
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 Stenhousemuir's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Cove Rangers. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Stenhousemuir vs Cove Rangers?
The League One match finished Stenhousemuir 1:0 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 Stenhousemuir and Cove Rangers?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Stenhousemuir won 2, Cove Rangers won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Stenhousemuir vs Cove Rangers?
Stenhousemuir score 1.36 goals per game on average and Cove Rangers 1.12. The League One average is 2.66 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Stenhousemuir's matches and 42% of Cove Rangers's.
What form are Stenhousemuir and Cove Rangers in?
Over the last 5 games Stenhousemuir have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Cove Rangers 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Stenhousemuir vs Cove Rangers?
The statistical background for Stenhousemuir vs Cove Rangers — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.