Annan Athletic vs Elgin City: match statistics
The match shapes up to be very evenly contested, which suggests a draw. Annan Athletic presents dreadful form with just 0.2 PPG in their last 5 matches and no victories, yet they maintain a decent home record with a 31% win rate and dominance in ball possession (55%). Elgin City is in better shape with 1.8 PPG, but on the road they win only 15% of their matches and draw as many as 46%. Both teams have a negative goal difference on their respective home/away turfs, and their xG stats are very close (1.41 vs 1.40), confirming the balance of power. The high percentage of draws in Elgin's away games (46%) and Annan's home games (46%) further supports the prediction of shared points.
Annan Athletic vs Elgin City: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Annan Athletic played Elgin City in League Two (Scotland). The match was played on 10 March 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Annan Athletic: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match. Elgin City: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Annan Athletic scores 1.26 and concedes 1.74 goals per match. Elgin City scores 1.46 and concedes 1.65. League average: 2.99 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Annan Athletic 59%, Elgin City 62%. Over 2.5: Annan Athletic 52%, Elgin City 58%. League level: BTTS 64%, Over 2.5 57%.
xG, shots and style
Elgin City has higher xG: 1.34 vs 1.23. Annan Athletic: 8.5 shots per match, Elgin City: 9.8.
Match halves
Annan Athletic: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.70. Elgin City: half-time lead 23%, second-half goals 0.96.
Goals by minute
Annan Athletic: 76-90+ (12 goals). Elgin City: 76-90+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.99 goals per match, BTTS 64%, Over 2.5 57%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-1. Average goals 3.50, BTTS 50%.
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
The match shapes up to be very evenly contested, which suggests a draw. Annan Athletic presents dreadful form with just 0.2 PPG in their last 5 matches and no victories, yet they maintain a decent home record with a 31% win rate and dominance in ball possession (55%). Elgin City is in better shape with 1.8 PPG, but on the road they win only 15% of their matches and draw as many as 46%. Both teams have a negative goal difference on their respective home/away turfs, and their xG stats are very close (1.41 vs 1.40), confirming the balance of power. The high percentage of draws in Elgin's away games (46%) and Annan's home games (46%) further supports the prediction of shared points.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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 | Elgin City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 47% | 48% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.31 |
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.
Elgin City is 800% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / match - Annan Athletic · 1.8 pts / match - Elgin 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.
Elgin City is 16% better for: goals scored per match.
1.26 goals / match - Annan Athletic · 1.46 goals / match - Elgin City
Elgin City is 5% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.74 goals / match - Annan Athletic · 1.65 goals / match - Elgin City
Annan Athletic scores in 67% of matches (18 of 27 matches), while Elgin City keeps a clean sheet in 23% (6 of 26 matches).
Elgin City scores in 81% of matches (21 of 26 matches), while Annan Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 27 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 - Elgin 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.
Elgin City is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / match - Annan Athletic · 1.08 pts / match - Elgin City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Annan Athletic - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 22%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Elgin City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 23% of matches and wins 31%. 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 | 0.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
* 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 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Annan Athletic
Elgin 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 | Elgin City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 3.00 | 2.99 | ▲ 3.12 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 59% | 64% | ▼ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 52% | 57% | • 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 15% | 21% | ▲ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 74% | 76% | ▼ 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 78% | 80% | ▲ 88% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
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
Recent meetings (2): Annan Athletic 1 - 0 - 1 Elgin City. Average goals 3.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Annan Athletic vs Elgin City?
The League Two match finished Annan Athletic 2:1 Elgin 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 Elgin City?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Annan Athletic won 1, Elgin City won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Annan Athletic vs Elgin City?
Annan Athletic score 1.26 goals per game on average and Elgin City 1.46. The League Two average is 2.99 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Annan Athletic's matches and 62% of Elgin City's.
What form are Annan Athletic and Elgin City in?
Over the last 5 games Annan Athletic have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Elgin City 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Annan Athletic vs Elgin City?
The statistical background for Annan Athletic vs Elgin City — 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.