Hamilton Academical vs East Fife: match statistics
Hamilton Academical presents impressive form at their own stadium with 64% wins and only 27% losses in home matches. The hosts can boast excellent defense at home, conceding an average of only 0.64 goals per match and maintaining a clean sheet in 55% of games. East Fife clearly struggles on the road, losing as many as 55% of away matches and conceding an average of 2 goals per match, with a goal difference of -12. The visitors' form is alarming - only 1 victory in the last 5 matches and merely 0.6 points per match. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.3 vs 1.14), and the difference in defensive quality (0.64 vs 2.0 average goals conceded) strongly speaks for Hamilton. Taking all these factors into account, a home victory is the most likely scenario for this meeting.
Hamilton Academical vs East Fife: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Hamilton Academical played East Fife in League One (Scotland). The match was played on 17 February 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Hamilton Academical: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. East Fife: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Hamilton Academical scores 1.61 and concedes 1.09 goals per match. East Fife scores 1.04 and concedes 1.67. League average: 2.66 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Hamilton Academical 39%, East Fife 50%. Over 2.5: Hamilton Academical 57%, East Fife 54%. League level: BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
Hamilton Academical has higher xG: 1.30 vs 1.21. Hamilton Academical: 9.7 shots per match, East Fife: 9.1.
Match halves
Hamilton Academical: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 0.87. East Fife: half-time lead 4%, second-half goals 0.58.
Goals by minute
Hamilton Academical: 16-30 (7 goals). East Fife: 46-60 (7 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: 0-1-1. Average goals 2.50, 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
Hamilton Academical presents impressive form at their own stadium with 64% wins and only 27% losses in home matches. The hosts can boast excellent defense at home, conceding an average of only 0.64 goals per match and maintaining a clean sheet in 55% of games. East Fife clearly struggles on the road, losing as many as 55% of away matches and conceding an average of 2 goals per match, with a goal difference of -12. The visitors' form is alarming - only 1 victory in the last 5 matches and merely 0.6 points per match. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.3 vs 1.14), and the difference in defensive quality (0.64 vs 2.0 average goals conceded) strongly speaks for Hamilton. Taking all these factors into account, a home victory is the most likely scenario for this meeting.
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
| Hamilton Academical | East Fife | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 48% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.26 |
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 133% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Hamilton Academical · 0.6 pts / match - East Fife
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 55% better for: goals scored per match.
1.61 goals / match - Hamilton Academical · 1.04 goals / match - East Fife
Hamilton Academical is 53% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.09 goals / match - Hamilton Academical · 1.67 goals / match - East Fife
Hamilton Academical scores in 70% of matches (16 of 23 matches), while East Fife keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 24 matches).
East Fife scores in 67% of matches (16 of 24 matches), while Hamilton Academical keeps a clean sheet in 43% (10 of 23 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 - Hamilton Academical
Over / Under - East Fife
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 134% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.57 pts / match - Hamilton Academical · 0.67 pts / match - East Fife
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hamilton Academical - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 48%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
East Fife - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 4% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -4 |
* 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 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
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.
* 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
Hamilton Academical
East Fife
* 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
| Hamilton Academical | Liga | East Fife | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.70 | 2.66 | • 2.71 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 39% | 47% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 53% | • 54% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 43% | 30% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | • 74% | 74% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 81% | ▼ 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
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): Hamilton Academical 0 - 1 - 1 East Fife. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Hamilton Academical vs East Fife?
The League One match finished Hamilton Academical 1:0 East Fife. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Hamilton Academical and East Fife?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Hamilton Academical won 0, East Fife won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Hamilton Academical vs East Fife?
Hamilton Academical score 1.61 goals per game on average and East Fife 1.04. The League One average is 2.66 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 39% of Hamilton Academical's matches and 50% of East Fife's.
What form are Hamilton Academical and East Fife in?
Over the last 5 games Hamilton Academical have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and East Fife 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hamilton Academical vs East Fife?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Hamilton Academical vs East Fife: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.