Edinburgh City vs Stirling Albion: match statistics
Edinburgh City vs Stirling Albion: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Edinburgh City played Stirling Albion in League Two (Scotland). The match was played on 12 September 2026. Venue: Meadowbank Stadium. Final score: 7:3.
Current form
Edinburgh City: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Stirling Albion: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Edinburgh City scores 1.50 and concedes 1.83 goals per match. Stirling Albion scores 1.00 and concedes 2.33. League average: 3.20 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Edinburgh City 50%, Stirling Albion 33%. Over 2.5: Edinburgh City 67%, Stirling Albion 67%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 63%.
xG, shots and style
Edinburgh City has higher xG: 1.23 vs 1.15. Edinburgh City: 8.5 shots per match, Stirling Albion: 7.7.
Match halves
Edinburgh City: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.83. Stirling Albion: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.83.
Goals by minute
Edinburgh City: 76-90+ (5 goals). Stirling Albion: 46-60 (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 3.20 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 63%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 4 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-3. Average goals 2.50, BTTS 50%.
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
Edinburgh City are showing clearly stronger current form: they have taken 10 points from their last five matches, recording 3 wins and a draw, while Stirling Albion have managed just 4 points. The visitors have lost all three of their away fixtures so far, conceding an average of 3.33 goals per game and keeping no clean sheets. The hosts also score only 0.67 goals per home match, but they create better chances, as reflected by an xG of 1.29 compared with Stirling’s 1.08, while their defence restricts opponents to just 0.95 xG. Edinburgh City also register more shots on target at home, averaging 6 compared with the visitors’ 4.33, and Stirling have failed to score in 67% of their away matches. The last five games further highlight the hosts’ defensive improvement, with just 4 goals conceded compared with 12 by Stirling Albion.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The signal for BTTS - No is clear, as both teams have produced this outcome in only 33% of their matches, compared with the league average of 50%. Stirling Albion score just 0.67 goals per match on average and have failed to score in 67% of their games, which significantly limits the visitors’ chances of finding the net. Edinburgh City have been solid defensively of late: they have conceded only 4 goals in their previous five matches, or 0.8 per game, with an average xG against of 0.88. Although Stirling concede as many as 3.33 goals per match on average and have kept no clean sheets, this profile supports a home win with no reply more strongly than a Goal/Goal outcome. BTTS has landed for both teams in 40% of their last five matches, so the most likely scenario remains that at least one team fails to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Edinburgh City have scored an average of 1.6 goals in their last five matches, while Stirling Albion have conceded as many as 2.4 goals per game during this period, clearly strengthening the hosts’ attacking potential. The visitors concede an average of 3.33 goals away from home, have kept no clean sheets, and allow opponents a high number of chances. The 1.5-goal line has been covered in 100% of the matches played by both teams so far, while Over 2.5 goals has been significantly less consistent: occurring in 33% of the hosts’ matches and 100% of the visitors’ matches. Edinburgh City also have the more favorable chance-quality balance, with an xG of 1.22 compared to opponents’ xG of 1.22, while Stirling’s defense allows an average xG of 1.41. Therefore, Over 1.5 is the strongest selection: the projected 2.60 goals provide a solid margin above this line without requiring the assumption of a highly open game.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest signal points to Edinburgh City leading at the break and holding on for the win, as the hosts were ahead at half-time in 60% of their last five matches, while Stirling Albion were trailing at the break in all five. During this period, Edinburgh City conceded no goals before half-time, whereas the visitors failed to score in any first half and conceded an average of 1.6 goals. Full-match form also clearly favours the hosts: they score an average of 1.6 goals and concede 0.8, while Stirling Albion score 1.0 but allow opponents 2.4. Across the season, the visitors have lost every match, conceding an average of 3.33 goals, whereas Edinburgh City have won 33% of their fixtures and have a higher average points tally. Therefore, the 1/1 scenario offers the greatest predictive value.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-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 | Stirling Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 61% | 65% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.20 |
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.
Edinburgh City is 700% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Edinburgh City · 0.2 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.
Edinburgh City is 50% better for: goals scored per match.
1.5 goals / match - Edinburgh City · 1 goals / match - Stirling Albion
Edinburgh City is 27% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.83 goals / match - Edinburgh City · 2.33 goals / match - Stirling Albion
Edinburgh City scores in 83% of matches (5 of 6 matches), while Stirling Albion keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 matches).
Stirling Albion scores in 50% of matches (3 of 6 matches), while Edinburgh City keeps a clean sheet in 33% (2 of 6 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 - 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.
Edinburgh City is 266% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.83 pts / match - Edinburgh City · 0.5 pts / match - Stirling Albion
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Edinburgh City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 33%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.8 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Stirling Albion - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 17%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -9 | -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 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
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
| Edinburgh City | Liga | Stirling Albion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.33 | 3.20 | ▲ 3.33 |
| Both teams scored | • 50% | 50% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 63% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 25% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 80% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 87% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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
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 (4): Edinburgh City 1 - 0 - 3 Stirling Albion. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Edinburgh City vs Stirling Albion?
The League Two match finished Edinburgh City 7:3 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 Edinburgh City and Stirling Albion?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Edinburgh City won 1, Stirling Albion won 3 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Edinburgh City vs Stirling Albion?
Edinburgh City score 1.50 goals per game on average and Stirling Albion 1.00. The League Two average is 3.20 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Edinburgh City's matches and 33% of Stirling Albion's.
What form are Edinburgh City and Stirling Albion in?
Over the last 5 games Edinburgh City have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Stirling Albion 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Edinburgh City vs Stirling Albion?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Edinburgh City vs Stirling Albion: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.