Edinburgh City vs Forfar Athletic: match statistics
Forfar Athletic appears to be the favorite for this meeting despite playing away. Edinburgh City presents very weak home form with only 8% of matches won at home and a catastrophic record of 0 victories in the last 5 matches overall. The hosts also have the worst clean sheet rate (0%) and a high average of conceded goals (2.58 per match). Forfar Athletic shows better disposition with two victories in the last five matches and higher shot conversion effectiveness (18% vs 15%). Although the visitors have a weaker away record (18% wins), their recent form (two consecutive wins) and higher average points per match (1.2 vs 0.4) speak in their favor. The difference in xG points to even quality of play, but the momentum is on the side of the visitors.
Edinburgh City vs Forfar Athletic: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Edinburgh City played Forfar Athletic in League Two (Scotland). The match was played on 28 February 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Edinburgh City: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match. Forfar Athletic: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Edinburgh City scores 1.35 and concedes 1.96 goals per match. Forfar Athletic scores 1.46 and concedes 1.54. League average: 2.98 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Edinburgh City 77%, Forfar Athletic 58%. Over 2.5: Edinburgh City 65%, Forfar Athletic 58%. League level: BTTS 65%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Edinburgh City has higher xG: 1.21 vs 1.13. Edinburgh City: 8.9 shots per match, Forfar Athletic: 7.8.
Match halves
Edinburgh City: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.65. Forfar Athletic: half-time lead 54%, second-half goals 0.58.
Goals by minute
Edinburgh City: 31-45+ (9 goals). Forfar Athletic: 31-45+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.98 goals per match, BTTS 65%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-0. Average goals 3.50, BTTS 100%.
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
Forfar Athletic appears to be the favorite for this meeting despite playing away. Edinburgh City presents very weak home form with only 8% of matches won at home and a catastrophic record of 0 victories in the last 5 matches overall. The hosts also have the worst clean sheet rate (0%) and a high average of conceded goals (2.58 per match). Forfar Athletic shows better disposition with two victories in the last five matches and higher shot conversion effectiveness (18% vs 15%). Although the visitors have a weaker away record (18% wins), their recent form (two consecutive wins) and higher average points per match (1.2 vs 0.4) speak in their favor. The difference in xG points to even quality of play, but the momentum is on the side of the visitors.
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
| Edinburgh City | Forfar Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 53% | 51% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.37 |
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.
Forfar Athletic is 250% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / match - Edinburgh City · 1.4 pts / match - Forfar 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.
Forfar Athletic is 8% better for: goals scored per match.
1.35 goals / match - Edinburgh City · 1.46 goals / match - Forfar Athletic
Forfar Athletic is 27% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.96 goals / match - Edinburgh City · 1.54 goals / match - Forfar Athletic
Edinburgh City scores in 85% of matches (22 of 26 matches), while Forfar Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 25% (6 of 24 matches).
Forfar Athletic scores in 75% of matches (18 of 24 matches), while Edinburgh City keeps a clean sheet in 12% (3 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 - Edinburgh City
Over / Under - Forfar 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.
Forfar Athletic is 67% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.15 pts / match - Edinburgh City · 1.92 pts / match - Forfar Athletic
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Edinburgh City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 27%. 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.
Forfar Athletic - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 54% of matches and wins 33%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -8 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
* 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 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Edinburgh City
Forfar 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 Two).
Teams vs league
| Edinburgh City | Liga | Forfar Athletic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.31 | 2.98 | • 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 77% | 65% | ▼ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 56% | ▲ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 12% | 21% | ▲ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 76% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 79% | • 79% |
^ 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): Edinburgh City 1 - 1 - 0 Forfar Athletic. Average goals 3.50, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Edinburgh City vs Forfar Athletic?
The League Two match finished Edinburgh City 0:0 Forfar 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 Edinburgh City and Forfar Athletic?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Edinburgh City won 1, Forfar Athletic won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Edinburgh City vs Forfar Athletic?
Edinburgh City score 1.35 goals per game on average and Forfar Athletic 1.46. The League Two average is 2.98 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 77% of Edinburgh City's matches and 58% of Forfar Athletic's.
What form are Edinburgh City and Forfar Athletic in?
Over the last 5 games Edinburgh City have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Forfar Athletic 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Edinburgh City vs Forfar Athletic?
The statistical background for Edinburgh City vs Forfar Athletic — 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.