Peterhead vs East Fife: match statistics
Peterhead holds a clear home advantage, as evidenced by their 45% home win rate and a positive goal difference of +1 in home matches. The hosts score an average of 1.91 goals per game at home, which, against East Fife's weak defense that concedes 1.92 goals on average away, gives them a real chance to find the net. East Fife shows very poor away form with a 58% loss rate and only a 25% win rate, and their away goal difference stands at -13. The visitors struggle to attack effectively on the road, scoring only 0.83 goals per match on average, with 42% of their games ending without a goal, which significantly limits their chances. Considering all statistics, Peterhead should leverage their home pitch advantage and secure the three points, although both teams' poor form in their last five matches could lead to a close contest.
Peterhead vs East Fife: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Peterhead played East Fife in League One (Scotland). The match was played on 21 February 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Peterhead: 0-3-2, 0.60 points/match. East Fife: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Peterhead scores 1.39 and concedes 1.91 goals per match. East Fife scores 1.00 and concedes 1.64. League average: 2.64 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Peterhead 65%, East Fife 48%. Over 2.5: Peterhead 74%, East Fife 52%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
xG is very similar for both teams. Peterhead: 9.4 shots per match, East Fife: 9.1.
Match halves
Peterhead: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.57. East Fife: half-time lead 4%, second-half goals 0.56.
Goals by minute
Peterhead: 16-30 (8 goals). East Fife: 46-60 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.64 goals per match, BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 53%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 2-0-0. Average goals 3.00, 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
Peterhead holds a clear home advantage, as evidenced by their 45% home win rate and a positive goal difference of +1 in home matches. The hosts score an average of 1.91 goals per game at home, which, against East Fife's weak defense that concedes 1.92 goals on average away, gives them a real chance to find the net. East Fife shows very poor away form with a 58% loss rate and only a 25% win rate, and their away goal difference stands at -13. The visitors struggle to attack effectively on the road, scoring only 0.83 goals per match on average, with 42% of their games ending without a goal, which significantly limits their chances. Considering all statistics, Peterhead should leverage their home pitch advantage and secure the three points, although both teams' poor form in their last five matches could lead to a close contest.
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
| Peterhead | East Fife | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 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.
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.
Peterhead is 39% better for: goals scored per match.
1.39 goals / match - Peterhead · 1 goals / match - East Fife
East Fife is 16% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.91 goals / match - Peterhead · 1.64 goals / match - East Fife
Peterhead scores in 74% of matches (17 of 23 matches), while East Fife keeps a clean sheet in 16% (4 of 25 matches).
East Fife scores in 64% of matches (16 of 25 matches), while Peterhead keeps a clean sheet in 9% (2 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 - Peterhead
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.
Peterhead is 111% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.35 pts / match - Peterhead · 0.64 pts / match - East Fife
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Peterhead - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 35%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 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 32%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -6 | -2 |
* 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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
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
Peterhead
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
| Peterhead | Liga | East Fife | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.30 | 2.64 | • 2.64 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 46% | ▲ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 74% | 53% | • 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 9% | 30% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 91% | 74% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 87% | 80% | ▼ 76% |
^ 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 (2): Peterhead 2 - 0 - 0 East Fife. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Peterhead vs East Fife?
The League One match finished Peterhead 3:1 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 Peterhead and East Fife?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Peterhead won 2, East Fife won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Peterhead vs East Fife?
Peterhead score 1.39 goals per game on average and East Fife 1.00. The League One average is 2.64 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 65% of Peterhead's matches and 48% of East Fife's.
What form are Peterhead and East Fife in?
Over the last 5 games Peterhead have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and East Fife 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Peterhead vs East Fife?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Peterhead vs East Fife: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.