Stirling Albion vs Stranraer: match statistics
Stranraer are displaying significantly better away form than Stirling Albion at home. The visitors boast an impressive record of 45% away wins and a positive goal difference (+6), while the hosts have won just 10% of their home matches with a -8 goal difference. Stranraer are characterized by offensive efficiency (1.64 goals per away match) and defensive solidity (1.09 goals conceded), which contrasts with Stirling's poor form (averaging just 1 goal scored per home match while conceding 1.8). The visitors' recent form (1.2 PPG) and their advantage in xG statistics (1.23 vs 1.05 for the hosts) further support Stranraer's edge. Considering all factors, Stranraer have a realistic chance of victory, although a draw is also possible due to both teams' tendency to share points.
Stirling Albion vs Stranraer: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Stirling Albion played against Stranraer in League Two (Scotland). The game was played on January 31, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Stirling Albion has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Stranraer has 1 win, 4 draws and 0 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Stirling Albion scores 1.38 goals per game and allows 1.71. Stranraer scores 1.38 and allows 1.29. Games in this league average 3.04 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Stirling Albion's games and 67% of Stranraer's. The Over 2.5 rates are 62% and 52%, compared with league averages of 69% for BTTS and 59% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Stranraer has the higher season xG average, 1.21 to 1.14 per game. Stirling Albion takes 8.1 shots per game, while Stranraer takes 8.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Stirling Albion leads at halftime in 19% of its games and scores 0.90 goals per game after halftime. Stranraer leads at halftime in 38% and scores 0.48 after halftime.
When the teams score
Stirling Albion's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Stranraer, it is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 3.04 goals. Both teams score in 69% of games, and 59% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 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
Stranraer are displaying significantly better away form than Stirling Albion at home. The visitors boast an impressive record of 45% away wins and a positive goal difference (+6), while the hosts have won just 10% of their home matches with a -8 goal difference. Stranraer are characterized by offensive efficiency (1.64 goals per away match) and defensive solidity (1.09 goals conceded), which contrasts with Stirling's poor form (averaging just 1 goal scored per home match while conceding 1.8). The visitors' recent form (1.2 PPG) and their advantage in xG statistics (1.23 vs 1.05 for the hosts) further support Stranraer's edge. Considering all factors, Stranraer have a realistic chance of victory, although a draw is also possible due to both teams' tendency to share points.
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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 | Stranraer | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 53% | 54% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.30 |
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.
Stirling Albion is 71% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Stirling Albion · 1.4 pts / game - Stranraer
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.
Stranraer is 33% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.71 goals / game - Stirling Albion · 1.29 goals / game - Stranraer
Stirling Albion scores in 76% of games (16 of 21 meczów), while Stranraer keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 21 meczów).
Stranraer scores in 76% of games (16 of 21 meczów), while Stirling Albion keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 21 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 - Stranraer
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.
Stranraer is 88% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.86 pts / game - Stirling Albion · 1.62 pts / game - Stranraer
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Stirling Albion - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Stranraer - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 33%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| 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 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - 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
Stranraer
* 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 | Stranraer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.10 | 3.04 | ▼ 2.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 67% | 69% | ▼ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 62% | 59% | ▼ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 18% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | • 76% | 76% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 79% | ▼ 71% |
^ 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: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Stranraer. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Stirling Albion vs Stranraer?
The League Two match finished Stirling Albion 1:1 Stranraer. 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 Stranraer?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Stirling Albion won 1, Stranraer won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Stirling Albion vs Stranraer?
Stirling Albion score 1.38 goals per game on average and Stranraer 1.38. The League Two average is 3.04 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 59% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Stirling Albion's matches and 67% of Stranraer's.
What form are Stirling Albion and Stranraer in?
Over the last 5 games Stirling Albion have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Stranraer 1-4-0 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Stirling Albion vs Stranraer?
The statistical background for Stirling Albion vs Stranraer — 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.