Queen of the South vs East Fife: match statistics
Queen of the South are demonstrating significantly stronger home form, with a 47% win rate at their ground and a positive goal difference (+7) in home matches. East Fife are in a crisis, averaging only 0.2 points per game over their last 5 matches and possessing a disastrous away record (-15 goal difference). The hosts score an average of 1.67 goals per game at home, while the visitors concede as many as 1.93 goals on average away and lack attacking threat (only 0.86 goals per game). The xG stats also favour Queen of the South (1.54 vs 1.14), and East Fife have failed to win any of their last 5 matches. The difference in possession (53% vs 48%) and shot accuracy further confirms the hosts' advantage, who should capitalise on the visitors' poor form.
Queen of the South vs East Fife: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Queen of the South played East Fife in League One (Scotland). The match was played on 21 March 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Queen of the South: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. East Fife: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Queen of the South scores 1.55 and concedes 1.31 goals per match. East Fife scores 0.93 and concedes 1.72. League average: 2.66 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Queen of the South 52%, East Fife 48%. Over 2.5: Queen of the South 52%, East Fife 52%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 52%.
xG, shots and style
Queen of the South has higher xG: 1.38 vs 1.20. Queen of the South: 11.0 shots per match, East Fife: 9.1.
Match halves
Queen of the South: half-time lead 34%, second-half goals 1.00. East Fife: half-time lead 7%, second-half goals 0.48.
Goals by minute
Queen of the South: 46-60 (12 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 49%, Over 2.5 52%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 2-0-1. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 67%.
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
Queen of the South are demonstrating significantly stronger home form, with a 47% win rate at their ground and a positive goal difference (+7) in home matches. East Fife are in a crisis, averaging only 0.2 points per game over their last 5 matches and possessing a disastrous away record (-15 goal difference). The hosts score an average of 1.67 goals per game at home, while the visitors concede as many as 1.93 goals on average away and lack attacking threat (only 0.86 goals per game). The xG stats also favour Queen of the South (1.54 vs 1.14), and East Fife have failed to win any of their last 5 matches. The difference in possession (53% vs 48%) and shot accuracy further confirms the hosts' advantage, who should capitalise on the visitors' poor form.
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
| Queen of the South | East Fife | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.25 |
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.
Queen of the South is 300% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Queen of the South · 0.2 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.
Queen of the South is 67% better for: goals scored per match.
1.55 goals / match - Queen of the South · 0.93 goals / match - East Fife
Queen of the South is 31% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.31 goals / match - Queen of the South · 1.72 goals / match - East Fife
Queen of the South scores in 76% of matches (22 of 29 matches), while East Fife keeps a clean sheet in 14% (4 of 29 matches).
East Fife scores in 62% of matches (18 of 29 matches), while Queen of the South keeps a clean sheet in 28% (8 of 29 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 - Queen of the South
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.
Queen of the South is 98% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.31 pts / match - Queen of the South · 0.66 pts / match - East Fife
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Queen of the South - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 34% of matches and wins 41%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
East Fife - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 7% of matches and wins 28%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -5 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -5 |
* 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 46-60 (12 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 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
Queen of the South
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
| Queen of the South | Liga | East Fife | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.86 | 2.66 | • 2.66 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 52% | 49% | • 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 52% | 52% | • 52% |
| Clean sheets | • 28% | 29% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 75% | ▼ 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 97% | 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
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 (3): Queen of the South 2 - 0 - 1 East Fife. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 67% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Queen of the South vs East Fife?
The League One match finished Queen of the South 2:1 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 Queen of the South and East Fife?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Queen of the South won 2, East Fife won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Queen of the South vs East Fife?
Queen of the South score 1.55 goals per game on average and East Fife 0.93. The League One average is 2.66 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Queen of the South's matches and 48% of East Fife's.
What form are Queen of the South and East Fife in?
Over the last 5 games Queen of the South have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and East Fife 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Queen of the South vs East Fife?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Queen of the South vs East Fife: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.