East Fife vs Alloa Athletic: match statistics
Alloa Athletic presents significantly better form and table position (3rd place) compared to East Fife (8th place). The visitors hold a positive goal difference on the road (+3) and a higher points-per-match ratio in the last 5 games (1.6 vs 0.6). East Fife is going through a form crisis with just 1 win in their last 5 matches and a 46% loss rate at home this season. Alloa Athletic demonstrates defensive solidity on their travels (averaging 0.92 goals conceded) and 33% clean sheets, which surpasses the hosts (15%). Although the xG statistics are similar, the visitors' form and their efficiency in away matches (42% wins) speak in favor of their victory. Additionally, East Fife fails to score in 31% of home matches, increasing the visitors' chances of a favorable result.
East Fife vs Alloa Athletic: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
East Fife played Alloa Athletic in League One (Scotland). The match was played on 28 February 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
East Fife: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Alloa Athletic: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
East Fife scores 1.00 and concedes 1.69 goals per match. Alloa Athletic scores 1.40 and concedes 0.76. League average: 2.66 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: East Fife 50%, Alloa Athletic 36%. Over 2.5: East Fife 54%, Alloa Athletic 44%. League level: BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
Alloa Athletic has higher xG: 1.26 vs 1.19. East Fife: 9.0 shots per match, Alloa Athletic: 9.7.
Match halves
East Fife: half-time lead 4%, second-half goals 0.54. Alloa Athletic: half-time lead 36%, second-half goals 0.84.
Goals by minute
East Fife: 46-60 (7 goals). Alloa Athletic: 46-60 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.66 goals per match, BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 53%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-2. Average goals 1.00, 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
Alloa Athletic presents significantly better form and table position (3rd place) compared to East Fife (8th place). The visitors hold a positive goal difference on the road (+3) and a higher points-per-match ratio in the last 5 games (1.6 vs 0.6). East Fife is going through a form crisis with just 1 win in their last 5 matches and a 46% loss rate at home this season. Alloa Athletic demonstrates defensive solidity on their travels (averaging 0.92 goals conceded) and 33% clean sheets, which surpasses the hosts (15%). Although the xG statistics are similar, the visitors' form and their efficiency in away matches (42% wins) speak in favor of their victory. Additionally, East Fife fails to score in 31% of home matches, increasing the visitors' chances of a favorable result.
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
| East Fife | Alloa Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 51% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 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.
Alloa Athletic is 233% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - East Fife · 2 pts / match - Alloa Athletic
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.
Alloa Athletic is 40% better for: goals scored per match.
1 goals / match - East Fife · 1.4 goals / match - Alloa Athletic
Alloa Athletic is 122% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.69 goals / match - East Fife · 0.76 goals / match - Alloa Athletic
East Fife scores in 65% of matches (17 of 26 matches), while Alloa Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 44% (11 of 25 matches).
Alloa Athletic scores in 68% of matches (17 of 25 matches), while East Fife 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 - East Fife
Over / Under - Alloa Athletic
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.
Alloa Athletic is 152% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.62 pts / match - East Fife · 1.56 pts / match - Alloa Athletic
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
East Fife - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 4% of matches and wins 31%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Alloa Athletic - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 36% of matches and wins 48%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 80% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +5 | 0 |
* 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 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
East Fife
Alloa Athletic
* 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 One).
Teams vs league
| East Fife | Liga | Alloa Athletic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.69 | 2.66 | ▼ 2.16 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 47% | ▼ 36% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 54% | 53% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 15% | 30% | ▲ 44% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 69% | 74% | ▼ 56% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 77% | 80% | • 80% |
^ 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 (2): East Fife 0 - 0 - 2 Alloa Athletic. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of East Fife vs Alloa Athletic?
The League One match finished East Fife 0:2 Alloa Athletic. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between East Fife and Alloa Athletic?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches East Fife won 0, Alloa Athletic won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before East Fife vs Alloa Athletic?
East Fife score 1.00 goals per game on average and Alloa Athletic 1.40. The League One average is 2.66 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 50% of East Fife's matches and 36% of Alloa Athletic's.
What form are East Fife and Alloa Athletic in?
Over the last 5 games East Fife have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Alloa Athletic 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for East Fife vs Alloa Athletic?
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.