Stirling Albion vs Annan Athletic: match statistics
Statistical analysis suggests balanced chances for both teams, favoring a draw. Stirling Albion displays poor home form with just an 8% win rate and a -11 goal difference, while Annan Athletic is similarly unimpressive on the road, winning only 17% of matches. Both sides have averaged 1 point per game over the last five rounds, indicating comparable form. High failure-to-score rates (33% for the hosts, 50% for the visitors) point to a defensive encounter. Given the similar xG values (1.12 vs 1.03) and scoring averages, a draw appears to be the most probable outcome in this tight clash between lower-table teams.
Stirling Albion vs Annan Athletic: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Stirling Albion played against Annan Athletic in League Two (Scotland). The game was played on February 24, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Stirling Albion has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Annan Athletic has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Stirling Albion scores 1.25 goals per game and allows 1.71. Annan Athletic scores 1.29 and allows 1.58. Games in this league average 3.02 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 63% of Stirling Albion's games and 63% of Annan Athletic's. The Over 2.5 rates are 58% and 50%, compared with league averages of 67% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Annan Athletic has the higher season xG average, 1.17 to 1.16 per game. Stirling Albion takes 8.5 shots per game, while Annan Athletic takes 7.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Stirling Albion leads at halftime in 21% of its games and scores 0.79 goals per game after halftime. Annan Athletic leads at halftime in 21% and scores 0.79 after halftime.
When the teams score
Stirling Albion's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Annan Athletic, it is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 3.02 goals. Both teams score in 67% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 2 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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
Statistical analysis suggests balanced chances for both teams, favoring a draw. Stirling Albion displays poor home form with just an 8% win rate and a -11 goal difference, while Annan Athletic is similarly unimpressive on the road, winning only 17% of matches. Both sides have averaged 1 point per game over the last five rounds, indicating comparable form. High failure-to-score rates (33% for the hosts, 50% for the visitors) point to a defensive encounter. Given the similar xG values (1.12 vs 1.03) and scoring averages, a draw appears to be the most probable outcome in this tight clash between lower-table teams.
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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
| Stirling Albion | Annan Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 51% | 47% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 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.
Annan Athletic is 25% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Stirling Albion · 1 pts / game - Annan 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.
Annan Athletic is 8% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.71 goals / game - Stirling Albion · 1.58 goals / game - Annan Athletic
Stirling Albion scores in 71% of games (17 of 24 meczów), while Annan Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 24 meczów).
Annan Athletic scores in 71% of games (17 of 24 meczów), while Stirling Albion keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 of 24 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 - Stirling Albion
Over / Under - Annan 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.
Annan Athletic is 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.92 pts / game - Stirling Albion · 1 pts / game - Annan Athletic
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Stirling Albion - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Annan Athletic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
* 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - 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
Stirling Albion
Annan 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 (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Stirling Albion | Liga | Annan Athletic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.96 | 3.02 | ▼ 2.88 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 63% | 67% | ▼ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 58% | 57% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 19% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | • 75% | 76% | ▼ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 92% | 80% | ▼ 75% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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 Stirling Albion's perspective: 0 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses against Annan Athletic. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Stirling Albion vs Annan Athletic?
The League Two match finished Stirling Albion 2:0 Annan 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 Stirling Albion and Annan Athletic?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Stirling Albion won 0, Annan Athletic won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Stirling Albion vs Annan Athletic?
Stirling Albion score 1.25 goals per game on average and Annan Athletic 1.29. The League Two average is 3.02 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Stirling Albion's matches and 63% of Annan Athletic's.
What form are Stirling Albion and Annan Athletic in?
Over the last 5 games Stirling Albion have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Annan Athletic 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Stirling Albion vs Annan Athletic?
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.