Scotland - ChampionshipData current as of 06 September 2026

Partick Thistle vs Greenock Morton: match statistics

165%(1.58)
X25%(3.80)
210%(5.37)

Partick Thistle demonstrates a decisive advantage as hosts, currently sitting 2nd in the table with an impressive 70% home win rate and remaining unbeaten on their own turf. The hosts average 1.8 goals scored per match while conceding just 0.7, translating to a +11 goal difference in home games. Greenock Morton struggles on the road, recording only a 20% win rate, a significant 60% draw rate, and averaging 1.2 goals conceded per match against just 1.0 scored. Additionally, the visitors fail to score in 30% of their away fixtures, while their recent form (wdlld) and away run (ddddwddwll) indicate significant instability. The hosts' clear statistical superiority in possession (54% vs 49%), shots on target (5.1 vs 2.4), and xG values (1.58 vs 1.0) further confirms their dominance, making them the clear favorites for this encounter.

Partick Thistle vs Greenock Morton: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Partick Thistle played Greenock Morton in Championship (Scotland). The match was played on 3 January 2026. Final score: 3:2.

Current form

Partick Thistle: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Greenock Morton: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.

Goal statistics

Partick Thistle scores 1.50 and concedes 1.05 goals per match. Greenock Morton scores 0.90 and concedes 1.25. League average: 2.49 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Partick Thistle 60%, Greenock Morton 55%. Over 2.5: Partick Thistle 45%, Greenock Morton 35%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 46%.

xG, shots and style

Partick Thistle has higher xG: 1.64 vs 1.14. Partick Thistle: 12.9 shots per match, Greenock Morton: 9.2.

Match halves

Partick Thistle: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 0.75. Greenock Morton: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.55.

Goals by minute

Partick Thistle: 0-15 (10 goals). Greenock Morton: 76-90+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

Championship: 2.49 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 46%.

Head-to-head

Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-2-0. Average goals 2.00, 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

Partick Thistle demonstrates a decisive advantage as hosts, currently sitting 2nd in the table with an impressive 70% home win rate and remaining unbeaten on their own turf. The hosts average 1.8 goals scored per match while conceding just 0.7, translating to a +11 goal difference in home games. Greenock Morton struggles on the road, recording only a 20% win rate, a significant 60% draw rate, and averaging 1.2 goals conceded per match against just 1.0 scored. Additionally, the visitors fail to score in 30% of their away fixtures, while their recent form (wdlld) and away run (ddddwddwll) indicate significant instability. The hosts' clear statistical superiority in possession (54% vs 49%), shots on target (5.1 vs 2.4), and xG values (1.58 vs 1.0) further confirms their dominance, making them the clear favorites for this encounter.

View the statistical overview

Half-by-half

0 : 2
1st half
3 : 0
2nd half

Match statistics

63Possession (%)37
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
20Shots7
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
6Shots on target2
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
2.18xG0.82
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
10Corners3
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
70Dangerous attacks31
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
8Fouls10
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
3Cards3
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton

Pre-match profilewhat 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.

Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
1.5Goals scored / match0.9
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
1.05Goals conceded / match1.25
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
55%Average possession49%
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
4.7Shots on target / match2.95
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton

Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

12.95Shots per match9.15
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
4.7Shots on target2.95
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
11.6%Shot conversion9.8%
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
55%Possession49%
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
1.64xG for1.14
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
1.23xG against1.46
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton

Shooting quality

Partick Thistle: BalancedGreenock Morton: Balanced
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
Accuracy (shots on target)36%32%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.130.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.320.31

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Partick Thistle is 50% better for: last-5 form.

1.2 pts / match - Partick Thistle · 0.8 pts / match - Greenock Morton

Partick Thistle
WDLDD
Season result split
50% W35% R15% P
Season (W-D-L)
10-7-3
1.85 pts / match · goal difference +9
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-3-1
1.20 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
7-3-0
Last 5 at home
4-1-0
WWWWD
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 0.8Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.64Opponent xG: 1.29BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 40%
Greenock Morton
LWLLD
Season result split
20% W50% R30% P
Season (W-D-L)
4-10-6
1.10 pts / match · goal difference -7
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-1-3
0.80 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
2-5-3
Last 5 away
1-1-3
LDWLL
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 0.6Goals conceded: 1.8xG: 1.37Opponent xG: 1.34BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 40%

Goalshow 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.

Partick Thistle is 67% better for: goals scored per match.

1.5 goals / match - Partick Thistle · 0.9 goals / match - Greenock Morton

Partick Thistle is 19% better for: goals conceded per match.

1.05 goals / match - Partick Thistle · 1.25 goals / match - Greenock Morton

Partick Thistle scoring profile: very strong

Partick Thistle scores in 85% of matches (17 of 20 matches), while Greenock Morton keeps a clean sheet in 20% (4 of 20 matches).

Greenock Morton scoring profile: strong

Greenock Morton scores in 65% of matches (13 of 20 matches), while Partick Thistle keeps a clean sheet in 35% (7 of 20 matches).

30Goals scored (season)18
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
21Goals conceded (season)25
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
2.55Average goals in match2.15
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
4Goals scored (last 5)3
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
4Goals conceded (last 5)9
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton

How often they score at least...

85%1 goal65%
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
40%2 goals20%
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
15%3 goals5%
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
5%4 goals0%
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton

How often they concede at least...

65%1 goal80%
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
25%2 goals20%
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
5%3 goals10%
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
5%4 goals10%
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton

* 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.

51%
League average

Goal patterns

15%BTTS at half-time5%
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
0%BTTS in both halves0%
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
15%Scored in both halves15%
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton

BTTS and goal count

40%Min. 3 goals and BTTS20%
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
5%Min. 3 goals without BTTS15%
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
40%BTTS - last 540%
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton

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.

1st half

70%Min. 1 goal before half-time70%
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
30%Min. 2 goals before half-time15%
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
15%Min. 3 goals before half-time10%
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton

2nd half

75%Min. 1 goal after half-time75%
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
40%Min. 2 goals after half-time30%
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
15%Min. 3 goals after half-time10%
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton

Match halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Partick Thistle is 24% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.55 pts / match - Partick Thistle · 1.25 pts / match - Greenock Morton

Partick Thistle - half-time state
40% leading35% draw25% trailing
Greenock Morton - half-time state
30% leading35% draw35% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.55Points per match (1st half)1.25
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
0.75Goals scored (1st half)0.35
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
0.5Goals conceded (1st half)0.65
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
1.25Average goals (1st half)1
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
65%Clean sheet before half-time60%
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
50%No goal before half-time65%
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton

After half-time (2nd half)

1.5Points per match (2nd half)1.25
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
0.75Goals scored (2nd half)0.55
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
0.55Goals conceded (2nd half)0.6
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
1.3Average goals (2nd half)1.15
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
60%Clean sheet after half-time50%
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton
50%No goal after half-time55%
Partick ThistleGreenock Morton

Partick Thistle - second-half results

40% W30% R30% P
31
Half-time points
15
Half-time goals
+5
Goal difference (1st half)
30
Second-half points
+4
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.55
PPG before half-time
Lead holding125%

Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.1

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Greenock Morton - second-half results

30% W35% R35% P
25
Half-time points
7
Half-time goals
-6
Goal difference (1st half)
25
Second-half points
-1
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.25
PPG before half-time
Lead holding67%

Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 20%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.

Defence after half-time-0.1

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Partick Thistle - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.800.60
Goals scored / match0.60.2
Goals conceded / match0.20.6
Average goals in match0.80.8
1 goal40%40%
2 goals20%20%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet80%60%
No goal60%80%
Goal difference+2-2
Half-time: 40% leading - 60% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 60% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 3
Greenock Morton - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match0.401.40
Goals scored / match0.20.4
Goals conceded / match1.20.6
Average goals in match1.41.0
1 goal80%80%
2 goals40%20%
3 goals20%0%
Clean sheet20%60%
No goal80%60%
Goal difference-5-1
Half-time: 0% leading - 40% draw - 60% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 20% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 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 minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

Partick Thistle
ScoredConceded
10
1
0-15
3
5
16-30
2
4
31-45
5
3
46-60
2
6
61-75
8
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (10 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.

Greenock Morton
ScoredConceded
0
3
0-15
4
5
16-30
3
5
31-45
3
6
46-60
1
2
61-75
7
4
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.35
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.4 : 1.0
Estimated goal split
home : away
94%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
58%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-15%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
55%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
5%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 20 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Partick Thistle

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.41
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.04
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-3.3 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.14
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.18
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
115%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
89%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.65
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
27% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 33% come in the first quarter-hour.
27%

Greenock Morton

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.32
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.03
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+1.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.24
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.21
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
76%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
95%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.30
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
39% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
39%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).

Teams vs league

Partick ThistleLigaGreenock Morton
Average goals in match 2.552.49 2.15
Both teams scored 60%51% 55%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 45%46% 35%
Clean sheets 35%31% 20%
Goal before half-time 70%70% 70%
Goal after half-time 75%74% 75%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.49
Average goals per match
51%
Both teams scored
46%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
31%
Clean sheets
1.31
Home goals / match
1.18
Away goals / match
+11%
Home attack advantage
+10%
Home defence advantage
+3%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
70%
1 goal
28%
2 goals
12%
3 goals
4%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
74%
1 goal
41%
2 goals
16%
3 goals
3%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Greenock MortonYellow cardZak Delaney
  2. Greenock MortonGoalMichael GarrityAssist: Michael O'Halloran
  3. Greenock MortonGoalEamonn BrophyAssist: Cameron Blues
  4. Partick ThistleSubstitutionOn: Kyle TurnerOff: Aidan Fitzpatrick
  5. Partick ThistleGoalBen Stanway
  6. Greenock MortonSubstitutionOn: Owen MoffatOff: Michael O'Halloran
  7. Partick ThistleYellow cardKyle Turner
  8. Greenock MortonSubstitutionOn: Nathan ShawOff: Eamonn Brophy
  9. Greenock MortonSubstitutionOn: Kerr RobertsonOff: Arron John Lyall
  10. Partick ThistleGoalKyle Turner
  11. Greenock MortonYellow cardIain Wilson
  12. Partick ThistleSubstitutionOn: Scott MartinOff: Tsoanelo Letsosa
  13. Partick ThistleYellow cardDaniel O'Reilly
  14. Greenock MortonYellow cardCameron Blues
  15. Partick ThistleGoalTony Watt
  16. Partick ThistleYellow cardTony Watt

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Referee context

See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.

Sean MurdochMatches officiated: 8
7.5Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 213%Home wins38%Draws50%Away wins

Head-to-head

Recent meetings (2): Partick Thistle 0 - 2 - 0 Greenock Morton. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.

Greenock Morton FC
1 : 1
Partick Thistle FC
Partick Thistle FC
1 : 1
Greenock Morton FC

FAQ

What was the result of Partick Thistle vs Greenock Morton?

The Championship match finished Partick Thistle 3:2 Greenock Morton. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Partick Thistle and Greenock Morton?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches Partick Thistle won 0, Greenock Morton won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Partick Thistle vs Greenock Morton?

Partick Thistle score 1.50 goals per game on average and Greenock Morton 0.90. The Championship average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Partick Thistle's matches and 55% of Greenock Morton's.

What form are Partick Thistle and Greenock Morton in?

Over the last 5 games Partick Thistle have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Greenock Morton 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Partick Thistle vs Greenock Morton?

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.