League One 2026/2027: standings, schedule and stats
ScotlandSeason 2026/2027
About the league: League One
This page covers the League One season in Scotland. The 2026/2027 field includes 10 teams, and Ross County sits atop the standings with 25 points. Teams combine for 2.80 goals per game on average, while BTTS occurs in 45% of games. The schedule runs from August 1, 2026 through May 1, 2027.
League One 2026/2027: season in numbers
Season overview
49 games have been completed in the 2026/2027 League One season. Ross County leads the standings with 25 points.
Scoring trends
Games average 2.80 goals. Both teams score in 45% of games. 59% finish with at least three goals. At least one team keeps a clean sheet in 55% of games.
Home, draw and away results
Home teams win 47% of games. 22% end in a draw. Road teams win 31% of games.
Team leaders
Ross County has the league's highest scoring average at 3.44 goals per game. Both teams scored in 60% of Queen of the South's games.
Standings
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ross County | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 31:5 | +26 | 25 | 2.78 | DWWWW |
| 2 |  Hamilton Academical | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 21:2 | +19 | 25 | 2.78 | WWWWW |
| 3 |  East Kilbride | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 19:14 | +5 | 17 | 1.70 | LWWWD |
| 4 |  Montrose | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 13:19 | -6 | 15 | 1.50 | WWWLL |
| 5 |  Airdrieonians | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 9:13 | -4 | 13 | 1.30 | LWWWD |
| 6 |  Queen of the South | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 11:27 | -16 | 10 | 1.00 | DLLWW |
| 7 |  East Fife | 10 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 8:11 | -3 | 9 | 0.90 | DDLLD |
| 8 |  Alloa Athletic | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9:13 | -4 | 9 | 0.90 | DLLLL |
| 9 |  Peterhead | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7:17 | -10 | 7 | 0.70 | LLLLL |
| 10 |  Cove Rangers | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9:16 | -7 | 6 | 0.60 | DLLLD |
League statistics
The 2026/2027 season stats cover 49 completed games.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per game, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league games.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Ross County3.44
- 2Hamilton Academical2.33
- 3East Kilbride1.90
- 4Montrose1.30
- 5Queen of the South1.10
Best defense
Goals allowed per game (lower is better)
- 1Hamilton Academical0.22
- 2Ross County0.56
- 3East Fife1.10
- 4Alloa Athletic1.30
- 5Airdrieonians1.30
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Queen of the South60%
- 2East Kilbride50%
- 3East Fife50%
- 4Peterhead50%
- 5Airdrieonians50%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Montrose90%
- 2East Kilbride80%
- 3Ross County78%
- 4Queen of the South60%
- 5Peterhead60%
Most clean sheets
Games without allowing a goal
Most corners
Corners per game
- 1Ross County7.0
- 2Hamilton Academical6.7
- 3East Kilbride5.7
- 4Alloa Athletic5.0
- 5Airdrieonians4.1
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, League One rates below average for game pace, above average for chance quality and close to average for openness. Home advantage is above average, game intensity is close to average, and competitive balance is below average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Most minutes
- 1Deniz Mehmet810
- 2Taylor Charters810
- 3Ross Mark Stewart810
- 4Scott Taggart810
- 5Owen Foster810
- 6Jamie Sneddon810
- 7Craig Ross810
- 8Andy Munro810
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ross County | 9 | 1.73 | 0.75 | +0.98 | 18 | 25 | +7 |
| 2 | Hamilton Academical | 9 | 1.49 | 0.91 | +0.58 | 16 | 25 | +9 |
| 3 | East Kilbride | 10 | 1.36 | 0.95 | +0.41 | 16 | 17 | +1 |
| 4 | Alloa Athletic | 10 | 1.13 | 1.16 | -0.03 | 13 | 9 | -4 |
| 5 | East Fife | 10 | 1.18 | 1.21 | -0.03 | 13 | 9 | -4 |
| 6 | Peterhead | 10 | 1.09 | 1.12 | -0.03 | 13 | 7 | -6 |
| 7 | Airdrieonians | 9 | 1.09 | 1.19 | -0.09 | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| 8 | Cove Rangers | 10 | 1.06 | 1.30 | -0.25 | 12 | 6 | -6 |
| 9 | Montrose | 10 | 0.84 | 1.58 | -0.74 | 9 | 15 | +6 |
| 10 | Queen of the South | 9 | 1.00 | 1.72 | -0.72 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Games and schedule
Results and upcoming games - switch rounds with the arrows or the list.
League schedule
Round 7
FAQ
How many teams play in League One?
League One has 10 teams in the 2026/2027 season.
When does the 2026/2027 League One season start and end?
The 2026/2027 League One schedule runs from August 1, 2026 through May 1, 2027.
How many rounds are in the League One season?
The 2026/2027 League One schedule covers 36 rounds.
Who leads the League One standings?
Ross County leads League One with 25 points.
Which team scores the most goals in League One?
Ross County has the league's highest scoring average at 3.44 goals per game.
Which team has the best defense in League One?
Hamilton Academical allows the fewest goals in League One, at 0.22 per game.
How many goals are scored per game in League One?
League One games average 2.80 goals.
How often do League One games finish Over 2.5 goals?
59% of League One games finish with at least three goals.
How often do both teams score in League One?
Both teams score in 45% of League One games.
How often do home teams win in League One?
Home teams win 47% of League One games.
What does xG show in League One stats?
Expected goals (xG) estimates the quality of scoring chances. The League One xG table compares each team's xG, expected goals against (xGA) and expected points (xPts) from completed games in the selected season.
Who is the top scorer in League One?
Cameron Elliott leads the recorded scoring table in League One for 2026/2027 with 9 goals.