Annan Athletic vs Edinburgh City: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates an evenly matched contest between both teams. Annan Athletic sits 10th in the table and is in poor form over their last 5 matches (0.8 PPG), yet they perform solidly at home with a 36% win rate and an average of 1.86 goals per game. Edinburgh City is placed higher (4th), but in away matches, they have an identical goal difference (-2) and a similar win percentage (43%). Both teams boast a high average of goals scored but also suffer from poor defending - Annan concedes an average of 2 goals at home, while Edinburgh concedes 1.43 away. The recent form of both sides is inconsistent, which, combined with similar xG values (1.36 vs 1.09) and a high draw rate for the hosts (43%), suggests that sharing the points is the most likely outcome.
Annan Athletic vs Edinburgh City: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Annan Athletic play Edinburgh City in League Two (Scotland). The match date is 14 March 2026 at 16:00. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
Annan Athletic: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Edinburgh City: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Annan Athletic scores 1.31 and concedes 1.61 goals per match. Edinburgh City scores 1.22 and concedes 2.00. League average: 2.92 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Annan Athletic 58%, Edinburgh City 58%. Over 2.5: Annan Athletic 56%, Edinburgh City 67%. League level: BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Edinburgh City has higher xG: 1.15 vs 1.14. Annan Athletic: 8.0 shots per match, Edinburgh City: 8.8.
Match halves
Annan Athletic: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.69. Edinburgh City: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.56.
Goals by minute
Annan Athletic: 76-90+ (18 goals). Edinburgh City: 31-45+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.92 goals per match, BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
3 H2H matches: 0-3-0. Average goals 3.33, BTTS 100%.
Match description
Statistical analysis indicates an evenly matched contest between both teams. Annan Athletic sits 10th in the table and is in poor form over their last 5 matches (0.8 PPG), yet they perform solidly at home with a 36% win rate and an average of 1.86 goals per game. Edinburgh City is placed higher (4th), but in away matches, they have an identical goal difference (-2) and a similar win percentage (43%). Both teams boast a high average of goals scored but also suffer from poor defending - Annan concedes an average of 2 goals at home, while Edinburgh concedes 1.43 away. The recent form of both sides is inconsistent, which, combined with similar xG values (1.36 vs 1.09) and a high draw rate for the hosts (43%), suggests that sharing the points is the most likely outcome.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Annan Athletic | Edinburgh City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 46% | 49% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.28 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Annan Athletic is 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Annan Athletic · 0.6 pts / match - 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.
Annan Athletic is 7% better for: goals scored per match.
1.31 goals / match - Annan Athletic · 1.22 goals / match - Edinburgh City
Annan Athletic is 24% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.61 goals / match - Annan Athletic · 2 goals / match - Edinburgh City
Annan Athletic scores in 72% of matches (26 of 36 matches), while Edinburgh City keeps a clean sheet in 14% (5 of 36 matches).
Edinburgh City scores in 67% of matches (24 of 36 matches), while Annan Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 19% (7 of 36 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Annan Athletic
Over / Under — Edinburgh City
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.17 pts / match - Annan Athletic · 1.08 pts / match - Edinburgh City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Annan Athletic - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 28%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Edinburgh City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -8 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (18 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goli). Concedes most in 61-75 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Annan Athletic
Edinburgh City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Annan Athletic | Liga | Edinburgh City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.92 | 2.92 | ▲ 3.22 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 58% | 61% | ▼ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 56% | 56% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 22% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | • 75% | 74% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 79% | ▲ 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Annan Athletic 0 - 3 - 0 Edinburgh City. Average goals 3.33, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Annan Athletic vs Edinburgh City?
The League Two match finished Annan Athletic 3:0 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 Annan Athletic and Edinburgh City?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Annan Athletic won 0, Edinburgh City won 0 and 3 ended level. These games averaged 3.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Annan Athletic vs Edinburgh City?
Annan Athletic score 1.31 goals per game on average and Edinburgh City 1.22. The League Two average is 2.92 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 58% of Annan Athletic's matches and 58% of Edinburgh City's.
What form are Annan Athletic and Edinburgh City in?
Over the last 5 games Annan Athletic have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Edinburgh City 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Annan Athletic 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.