East Fife vs Hamilton Academical: match statistics
Hamilton Academical presents clearly better form and statistics this season, occupying 4th place compared to East Fife's 8th position. The visitors have a positive goal difference away (0) and higher shooting efficiency (15% versus 11% for the hosts), as well as better average xG (1.28 for both, but with a higher average of goals scored - 1.54 vs 1.07). East Fife is in dismal shape, losing four of their last five matches and conceding 10 goals in that period, with only 3 scored. The hosts have lost half of their home matches this season (50%) and have a negative home goal difference (-5), while Hamilton shows greater stability with 31% wins away. Considering all indicators, Hamilton Academical has the advantage, though their recent form is also not ideal, leaving some room for a surprise or a draw.
East Fife vs Hamilton Academical: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
East Fife played Hamilton Academical in League One (Scotland). The match was played on 7 March 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Current form
East Fife: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Hamilton Academical: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
East Fife scores 0.96 and concedes 1.70 goals per match. Hamilton Academical scores 1.44 and concedes 1.11. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: East Fife 48%, Hamilton Academical 37%. Over 2.5: East Fife 52%, Hamilton Academical 52%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Hamilton Academical has higher xG: 1.28 vs 1.20. East Fife: 9.1 shots per match, Hamilton Academical: 9.7.
Match halves
East Fife: half-time lead 4%, second-half goals 0.52. Hamilton Academical: half-time lead 37%, second-half goals 0.78.
Goals by minute
East Fife: 46-60 (7 goals). Hamilton Academical: 61-75 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.59 goals per match, BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-1. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 67%.
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
Hamilton Academical presents clearly better form and statistics this season, occupying 4th place compared to East Fife's 8th position. The visitors have a positive goal difference away (0) and higher shooting efficiency (15% versus 11% for the hosts), as well as better average xG (1.28 for both, but with a higher average of goals scored - 1.54 vs 1.07). East Fife is in dismal shape, losing four of their last five matches and conceding 10 goals in that period, with only 3 scored. The hosts have lost half of their home matches this season (50%) and have a negative home goal difference (-5), while Hamilton shows greater stability with 31% wins away. Considering all indicators, Hamilton Academical has the advantage, though their recent form is also not ideal, leaving some room for a surprise or a draw.
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 | Hamilton Academical | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 47% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.32 |
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.
Hamilton Academical is 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - East Fife · 0.8 pts / match - Hamilton Academical
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.
Hamilton Academical is 50% better for: goals scored per match.
0.96 goals / match - East Fife · 1.44 goals / match - Hamilton Academical
Hamilton Academical is 53% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.7 goals / match - East Fife · 1.11 goals / match - Hamilton Academical
East Fife scores in 63% of matches (17 of 27 matches), while Hamilton Academical keeps a clean sheet in 41% (11 of 27 matches).
Hamilton Academical scores in 67% of matches (18 of 27 matches), while East Fife 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 - East Fife
Over / Under - Hamilton Academical
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.
Hamilton Academical is 158% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.59 pts / match - East Fife · 1.52 pts / match - Hamilton Academical
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 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Hamilton Academical - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 37% of matches and wins 44%. 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 | 0.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 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 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 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
East Fife
Hamilton Academical
* 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 | Hamilton Academical | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.67 | 2.59 | • 2.56 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 48% | 46% | ▼ 37% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 50% | ▲ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 15% | 30% | ▲ 41% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 70% | 74% | ▼ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 78% | 80% | ▼ 74% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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 (3): East Fife 1 - 1 - 1 Hamilton Academical. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 67% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of East Fife vs Hamilton Academical?
The League One match finished East Fife 0:3 Hamilton Academical. 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 Hamilton Academical?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches East Fife won 1, Hamilton Academical won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before East Fife vs Hamilton Academical?
East Fife score 0.96 goals per game on average and Hamilton Academical 1.44. The League One average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 48% of East Fife's matches and 37% of Hamilton Academical's.
What form are East Fife and Hamilton Academical in?
Over the last 5 games East Fife have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Hamilton Academical 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for East Fife vs Hamilton Academical?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for East Fife vs Hamilton Academical: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.