Dungannon Swifts vs Coleraine: match statistics
Coleraine occupies the second position in the table and presents significantly better form than Dungannon Swifts, who are in fifth place. The visitors have an impressive record of 19 wins this season and a favorable goal difference of +8 away, while the hosts have a zero goal difference at home. Form over the last five matches also favors Coleraine – 2 points per game versus 1.2 points for the hosts. Coleraine demonstrates higher defensive efficiency away, conceding an average of only 1 goal per match, with similar offensive potential for both teams (averaging 1.53 goals). xG statistics also favor the visitors, who have a better xG Against (1.01) than the hosts in home matches (1.38). Considering all these factors, a victory for Coleraine is the most likely scenario.
Dungannon Swifts vs Coleraine: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Dungannon Swifts played Coleraine in NIFL Premiership (Northern Ireland). The match was played on 28 February 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Dungannon Swifts: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Coleraine: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Dungannon Swifts scores 1.20 and concedes 1.80 goals per match. Coleraine scores 1.97 and concedes 0.90. League average: 2.89 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Dungannon Swifts 37%, Coleraine 53%. Over 2.5: Dungannon Swifts 50%, Coleraine 57%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Coleraine has higher xG: 1.74 vs 1.50. Dungannon Swifts: 11.4 shots per match, Coleraine: 14.1.
Match halves
Dungannon Swifts: half-time lead 23%, second-half goals 0.50. Coleraine: half-time lead 43%, second-half goals 1.23.
Goals by minute
Dungannon Swifts: 16-30 (8 goals). Coleraine: 76-90+ (18 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
NIFL Premiership: 2.89 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 55%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-2. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Coleraine occupies the second position in the table and presents significantly better form than Dungannon Swifts, who are in fifth place. The visitors have an impressive record of 19 wins this season and a favorable goal difference of +8 away, while the hosts have a zero goal difference at home. Form over the last five matches also favors Coleraine – 2 points per game versus 1.2 points for the hosts. Coleraine demonstrates higher defensive efficiency away, conceding an average of only 1 goal per match, with similar offensive potential for both teams (averaging 1.53 goals). xG statistics also favor the visitors, who have a better xG Against (1.01) than the hosts in home matches (1.38). Considering all these factors, a victory for Coleraine is the most likely scenario.
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
| Dungannon Swifts | Coleraine | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.34 |
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.
Coleraine is 333% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Dungannon Swifts · 2.6 pts / match - Coleraine
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.
Coleraine is 64% better for: goals scored per match.
1.2 goals / match - Dungannon Swifts · 1.97 goals / match - Coleraine
Coleraine is 100% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.8 goals / match - Dungannon Swifts · 0.9 goals / match - Coleraine
Dungannon Swifts scores in 67% of matches (20 of 30 matches), while Coleraine keeps a clean sheet in 37% (11 of 30 matches).
Coleraine scores in 87% of matches (26 of 30 matches), while Dungannon Swifts keeps a clean sheet in 30% (9 of 30 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 - Dungannon Swifts
Over / Under - Coleraine
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.
Coleraine is 42% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.13 pts / match - Dungannon Swifts · 1.6 pts / match - Coleraine
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Dungannon Swifts - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 23% of matches and wins 47%. 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.
Coleraine - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 43% of matches and wins 63%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -8 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| 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 16-30 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (18 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +11 - 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
Dungannon Swifts
Coleraine
* 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 (NIFL Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Dungannon Swifts | Liga | Coleraine | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.00 | 2.89 | • 2.87 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 37% | 51% | ▲ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 55% | ▲ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 30% | 26% | ▲ 37% |
| Goal before half-time | • 77% | 77% | • 77% |
| Goal after half-time | • 77% | 78% | • 77% |
^ 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
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Dungannon Swifts 0 - 0 - 2 Coleraine. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Dungannon Swifts vs Coleraine?
The NIFL Premiership match finished Dungannon Swifts 3:1 Coleraine. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Dungannon Swifts and Coleraine?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Dungannon Swifts won 0, Coleraine won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Dungannon Swifts vs Coleraine?
Dungannon Swifts score 1.20 goals per game on average and Coleraine 1.97. The NIFL Premiership average is 2.89 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 37% of Dungannon Swifts's matches and 53% of Coleraine's.
What form are Dungannon Swifts and Coleraine in?
Over the last 5 games Dungannon Swifts have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Coleraine 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Dungannon Swifts vs Coleraine?
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.