Stirling Albion vs Edinburgh City: match statistics
Edinburgh City appear to be the favorites for this match despite playing away. The visitors have a significantly better away record (40% wins) compared to Stirling Albion's mere 13% wins at home. Edinburgh City boast a higher shot conversion rate (15% vs 11%) and a better average goals scored away (1.2 vs 0.93 for the hosts at home). Stirling Albion are in terrible form, having failed to win any of their last 5 matches (0W-3D-2L), while Edinburgh City have collected 4 points in that period. Furthermore, the hosts have a negative goal difference of -12 in home matches and a staggering 47% loss rate at their own stadium. Considering all statistics, Edinburgh City have a genuine chance of winning, although the poor form of both teams means a draw also remains a likely scenario.
Stirling Albion vs Edinburgh City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Stirling Albion played against Edinburgh City in League Two (Scotland). The game was played on March 28, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Stirling Albion has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Edinburgh City has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Stirling Albion scores 1.27 goals per game and allows 1.77. Edinburgh City scores 1.30 and allows 1.93. Games in this league average 2.97 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Stirling Albion's games and 70% of Edinburgh City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 67%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 58% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Edinburgh City has the higher season xG average, 1.21 to 1.11 per game. Stirling Albion takes 8.2 shots per game, while Edinburgh City takes 9.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Stirling Albion leads at halftime in 23% of its games and scores 0.83 goals per game after halftime. Edinburgh City leads at halftime in 27% and scores 0.63 after halftime.
When the teams score
Stirling Albion's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). For Edinburgh City, it is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.97 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games, and 58% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 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
Edinburgh City appear to be the favorites for this match despite playing away. The visitors have a significantly better away record (40% wins) compared to Stirling Albion's mere 13% wins at home. Edinburgh City boast a higher shot conversion rate (15% vs 11%) and a better average goals scored away (1.2 vs 0.93 for the hosts at home). Stirling Albion are in terrible form, having failed to win any of their last 5 matches (0W-3D-2L), while Edinburgh City have collected 4 points in that period. Furthermore, the hosts have a negative goal difference of -12 in home matches and a staggering 47% loss rate at their own stadium. Considering all statistics, Edinburgh City have a genuine chance of winning, although the poor form of both teams means a draw also remains a likely scenario.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Stirling Albion boasts a very high seasonal BTTS rate (80%) and an extremely low clean sheet percentage (7%), which, combined with an average of 2.33 goals conceded per game, strongly favors the away team scoring. Edinburgh City, despite lower productivity in their last 5 matches (0.8 goals/game), still generates decent xG (1.06 season; 1.09 last 5), while Stirling's defense allows a lot (2.14 xGA last 5). On the other hand, Stirling scores regularly (1.4 goals/game; 5.2 shots on target), and Edinburgh City concedes an average of 1.53 goals this season and 2.0 in their last 5, increasing the chances of a home goal. The combination of Stirling's high-scoring matches (Over 2.5: 80%) and the league's above-average BTTS rate (64%) supports a goals-from-both-sides scenario. The only clear mitigating factor is Edinburgh's low BTTS rate in their last 5 (20%), however, given their high number of goals conceded (10) and the hosts' poor defense, BTTS - Yes remains the more probable outcome.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
I project around 2.75 goals, as both defenses allow numerous chances: Stirling concedes an average of 2.33 goals per match, 2.2 in the last 5 matches, while Edinburgh concedes 2.0 in their last 5. xG metrics also support goals: xG for is 1.35 (Stirling) and 1.06 (Edinburgh), with xG against at 1.32 and 1.12, suggesting consistent chance creation and concession. Goal trends are high for lower lines (Over 1.5: 93% for Stirling and 80% for Edinburgh), and BTTS for Stirling reaches 80%, raising the baseline for at least 2 goals. The Over 2.5 market is near the threshold (seasonally 80% vs 53%, league-wide 56%), so confidence is moderate despite high Over 2.5 rates in the last 5 matches for both sides. The strongest signal is for Over 1.5, as even with offensive dips in recent matches, both teams have a tendency to concede and a low clean sheet probability (Stirling only 7%).
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Edinburgh City have significantly better performance metrics this season (1.53 PPG and a 40% win rate) than Stirling Albion (0.73 PPG and just a 13% win rate), reinforcing the scenario of an away win by full-time. Stirling concede a very high number of goals (2.33 per match) and have an extremely low clean sheet rate (7%), so even with a decent attacking xG (1.35), they lose more often than they earn points. Crucial for the HT/FT market is that the hosts trail at the break in as many as 53% of their matches, while Edinburgh are far more likely to keep things tight (0.8 goals conceded on average in the first half and 53% clean sheets by HT). In the second half, the visitors' defensive superiority is also evident (0.73 goals conceded vs 1.2 for Stirling), which favors them holding on to a lead. Additionally, Stirling's high BTTS rate (80%) and the high average goals in their matches (3.73) indicate frequent scoring, but with such a weak home defense, this more often translates into a result favorable to the opponent. The most logical and strongest bet is 2/2, meaning Edinburgh City lead at the break and win the match.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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 | Edinburgh City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 50% | 49% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.29 |
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.
Edinburgh City is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Stirling Albion · 0.8 pts / game - Edinburgh City
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.
Stirling Albion is 9% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.77 goals / game - Stirling Albion · 1.93 goals / game - Edinburgh City
Stirling Albion scores in 70% of games (21 of 30 meczów), while Edinburgh City keeps a clean sheet in 13% (4 of 30 meczów).
Edinburgh City scores in 77% of games (23 of 30 meczów), while Stirling Albion keeps a clean sheet in 13% (4 of 30 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 - Edinburgh City
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.
Edinburgh City is 22% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.93 pts / game - Stirling Albion · 1.13 pts / game - Edinburgh City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Stirling Albion - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 23% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Edinburgh City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -8 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -7 | +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 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (19). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
Stirling Albion
Edinburgh City
* 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 | Edinburgh City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.03 | 2.97 | ▲ 3.23 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 60% | 64% | ▲ 70% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 57% | 58% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 21% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 75% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 78% | • 77% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Stirling Albion's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Edinburgh City. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Stirling Albion vs Edinburgh City?
The League Two match finished Stirling Albion 1:0 Edinburgh City. 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 Edinburgh City?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Stirling Albion won 2, Edinburgh City 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 Stirling Albion vs Edinburgh City?
Stirling Albion score 1.27 goals per game on average and Edinburgh City 1.30. The League Two average is 2.97 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 58% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Stirling Albion's matches and 70% of Edinburgh City's.
What form are Stirling Albion and Edinburgh City in?
Over the last 5 games Stirling Albion have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Edinburgh City 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Stirling Albion vs Edinburgh City?
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.