Annan Athletic vs Elgin City: match statistics
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 12 September 2026. Venue: Galabank. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Annan Athletic: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Elgin City: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Annan Athletic scores 1.17 and concedes 1.50 goals per match. Elgin City scores 3.00 and concedes 1.17. League average: 3.20 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Annan Athletic 50%, Elgin City 67%. Over 2.5: Annan Athletic 50%, Elgin City 83%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 63%.
xG, shots and style
Elgin City has higher xG: 1.31 vs 1.09. Annan Athletic: 7.3 shots per match, Elgin City: 9.5.
Match halves
Annan Athletic: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.83. Elgin City: half-time lead 67%, second-half goals 1.50.
Goals by minute
Annan Athletic: 46-60 (2 goals). Elgin City: 31-45+ (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 3.20 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 63%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 4 previous H2H matches were available: 3-0-1. Average goals 3.25, 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
Elgin City sit 2nd, while Annan Athletic are eighth, and the difference is also reflected in their current form: the visitors have collected 10 points from their last 5 matches, compared with just 4 for the hosts. Elgin have scored 14 goals during this period, versus 6 for Annan, while averaging as many as 3 goals per away game. The visitors are exceptionally clinical, converting 31% of their shots, whereas the hosts turn 17% of their attempts into goals. Annan concede an average of 2 goals per home match and have lost 67% of their home fixtures, giving Elgin City a clear attacking edge. The hosts also find the net regularly, averaging 1.67 goals at home, so the match could be open, but the visitors have the greater chance of securing victory.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Both teams have a BTTS rate of 67% this season, well above the league average of 50%, while this figure has still stood at 60% for each side across their last five matches. Annan Athletic have not finished any league match without scoring, and neither have Elgin City, which reduces the likelihood of a scenario where one side fails to find the net. Elgin City have averaged 2.8 goals scored over their last five matches, while Annan have conceded 1.4 goals per game during the same period, giving the visitors a solid foundation to score. The hosts average 6.33 shots on target per match compared with Elgin’s 5.00, and their xG of 1.26 is close to the 1.23 xG conceded by their opponents. Although Annan have a strong season-long defensive record, with 0.76 xG conceded, only 33% clean sheets for both teams combined and Elgin’s attacking numbers point more strongly towards a goal for each side — BTTS - Yes / Goal-Goal.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Both teams have surpassed the 1.5-goal threshold in 100% of their league matches so far, providing very strong support for Over 1.5 goals. Elgin City have averaged 2.8 goals scored across their last five matches, while Annan Athletic have conceded 1.4 goals per game during this period. The hosts also have a strong case to score, as they create an average of 1.26 xG, while Elgin allow opponents 1.23 xG. The league average is a high 3.2 goals, and Over 2.5 goals has landed in 63% of matches in the competition; across the current form of both teams, this figure stands at 60% and 80%, respectively. A projection of 2.8 goals also suggests positive potential for Over 2.5, but Over 1.5 remains clearly the safest selection.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is Elgin City leading at half-time and winning the match, as they held the lead at the break in 80% of their last five games, while Annan Athletic had not led at half-time in any of them. Elgin have recently averaged 2.8 goals per match and won 60% of their games, whereas the hosts have scored just 1.2 goals on average and lost 60% of their fixtures. Before the break, the visitors averaged 1.2 goals scored and 0.4 conceded, while Annan managed just 0.4 goals and conceded 0.6. After the interval, Elgin’s advantage remains evident: they average 1.6 goals compared with the hosts’ 0.8, and the second half produced at least two goals in 80% of their recent matches. Annan have a better overall home record from the start of the season, but current form and Elgin’s clearly superior efficiency in both halves support the 2/2 HT/FT selection.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-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) | 52% | 60% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.53 |
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 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Annan Athletic · 1.6 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 156% better for: goals scored per match.
1.17 goals / match - Annan Athletic · 3 goals / match - Elgin City
Elgin City is 28% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.5 goals / match - Annan Athletic · 1.17 goals / match - Elgin City
Annan Athletic scores in 83% of matches (5 of 6 matches), while Elgin City keeps a clean sheet in 33% (2 of 6 matches).
Elgin City scores in 100% of matches (6 of 6 matches), while Annan Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 33% (2 of 6 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 85% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.17 pts / match - Annan Athletic · 2.17 pts / match - Elgin City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Annan Athletic - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.8 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Elgin City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 67% of matches and wins 50%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +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 46-60 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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 | ▼ 2.67 | 3.20 | ▲ 4.17 |
| Both teams scored | • 50% | 50% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 63% | ▲ 83% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 25% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 80% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 87% | ▼ 83% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (4): Annan Athletic 3 - 0 - 1 Elgin City. Average goals 3.25, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Annan Athletic vs Elgin City?
The League Two match finished Annan Athletic 2:0 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 4 head-to-head matches Annan Athletic won 3, Elgin City won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Annan Athletic vs Elgin City?
Annan Athletic score 1.17 goals per game on average and Elgin City 3.00. The League Two average is 3.20 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Annan Athletic's matches and 67% of Elgin City's.
What form are Annan Athletic and Elgin City in?
Over the last 5 games Annan Athletic have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Elgin City 2-2-1 (1.60 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.