Annan Athletic vs Stirling Albion: match statistics
Annan Athletic occupies 9th place in the table, while Stirling Albion sits in 7th position, suggesting a slight advantage for the visitors. The hosts have poor recent form with just 1 victory in the last 5 matches and a goal difference of -13 for the season, although they perform slightly better at home with a 33% win rate. Stirling Albion has an identical percentage of wins on the road (46%) but also a high percentage of losses (46%), indicating instability. The average number of goals in Annan's home matches is 3.75, and in Stirling's away matches 3.08, suggesting an open encounter. Given the close xG statistics (1.3 vs 1.14), similar scoring efficiency (19%), and the weak form of both teams in recent matches, a draw or a slight advantage for one side seems most likely.
Annan Athletic vs Stirling Albion: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Annan Athletic played Stirling Albion in League Two (Scotland). The match was played on 7 March 2026. Final score: 3:3.
Current form
Annan Athletic: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Stirling Albion: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Annan Athletic scores 1.19 and concedes 1.69 goals per match. Stirling Albion scores 1.22 and concedes 1.63. League average: 2.96 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Annan Athletic 58%, Stirling Albion 59%. Over 2.5: Annan Athletic 50%, Stirling Albion 52%. League level: BTTS 65%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Annan Athletic has higher xG: 1.17 vs 1.13. Annan Athletic: 8.0 shots per match, Stirling Albion: 8.4.
Match halves
Annan Athletic: half-time lead 19%, second-half goals 0.73. Stirling Albion: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.74.
Goals by minute
Annan Athletic: 76-90+ (12 goals). Stirling Albion: 76-90+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.96 goals per match, BTTS 65%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 0-2-1. Average goals 1.33, BTTS 33%.
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
Annan Athletic occupies 9th place in the table, while Stirling Albion sits in 7th position, suggesting a slight advantage for the visitors. The hosts have poor recent form with just 1 victory in the last 5 matches and a goal difference of -13 for the season, although they perform slightly better at home with a 33% win rate. Stirling Albion has an identical percentage of wins on the road (46%) but also a high percentage of losses (46%), indicating instability. The average number of goals in Annan's home matches is 3.75, and in Stirling's away matches 3.08, suggesting an open encounter. Given the close xG statistics (1.3 vs 1.14), similar scoring efficiency (19%), and the weak form of both teams in recent matches, a draw or a slight advantage for one side seems most likely.
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 | Stirling Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 46% | 50% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.29 |
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.
Stirling Albion is 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Annan Athletic · 0.8 pts / match - Stirling Albion
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 scores in 65% of matches (17 of 26 matches), while Stirling Albion keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 27 matches).
Stirling Albion scores in 70% of matches (19 of 27 matches), while Annan Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 26 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 - Stirling Albion
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.
Stirling Albion is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.92 pts / match - Annan Athletic · 1.04 pts / match - Stirling Albion
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Annan Athletic - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 19% of matches and wins 23%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Stirling Albion - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -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): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Stirling Albion
* 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 | Stirling Albion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.88 | 2.96 | ▼ 2.85 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 58% | 65% | ▼ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 56% | ▼ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 15% | 21% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 73% | 76% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 77% | 79% | ▲ 93% |
^ 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 (3): Annan Athletic 0 - 2 - 1 Stirling Albion. Average goals 1.33, both teams scored in 33% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Annan Athletic vs Stirling Albion?
The League Two match finished Annan Athletic 3:3 Stirling Albion. 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 Stirling Albion?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Annan Athletic won 0, Stirling Albion won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 1.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Annan Athletic vs Stirling Albion?
Annan Athletic score 1.19 goals per game on average and Stirling Albion 1.22. The League Two average is 2.96 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 58% of Annan Athletic's matches and 59% of Stirling Albion's.
What form are Annan Athletic and Stirling Albion in?
Over the last 5 games Annan Athletic have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Stirling Albion 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Annan Athletic vs Stirling Albion?
The statistical background for Annan Athletic vs Stirling Albion — 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.