Ross County vs Dunfermline Athletic: match statistics
Dunfermline Athletic are in significantly better form than Ross County, as evidenced by their last five matches – the visitors have collected 13 points (4 wins, 1 draw) compared to just 3 points for the hosts (1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses). Ross County are sitting in a distant 10th place in the table with a negative home goal difference (-5), while Dunfermline occupy 4th position with a positive away goal difference (+3). The hosts have a very poor home efficiency – they have won only 29% of their home matches and failed to score in 36% of those games. The visitors display better shooting efficiency (15% shot conversion rate compared to Ross County's 9%) as well as greater defensive solidity (38% clean sheets away from home). Taking all statistical data into account, Dunfermline Athletic are the clear favorites in this encounter.
Ross County vs Dunfermline Athletic: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Ross County played Dunfermline Athletic in Championship (Scotland). The match was played on 21 March 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Current form
Ross County: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Dunfermline Athletic: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Ross County scores 0.83 and concedes 1.48 goals per match. Dunfermline Athletic scores 1.43 and concedes 1.14. League average: 2.38 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Ross County 34%, Dunfermline Athletic 36%. Over 2.5: Ross County 41%, Dunfermline Athletic 46%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 43%.
xG, shots and style
Dunfermline Athletic has higher xG: 1.34 vs 1.23. Ross County: 10.3 shots per match, Dunfermline Athletic: 10.3.
Match halves
Ross County: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.41. Dunfermline Athletic: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 0.71.
Goals by minute
Ross County: 31-45+ (5 goals). Dunfermline Athletic: 31-45+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.38 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 43%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-1. 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
Dunfermline Athletic are in significantly better form than Ross County, as evidenced by their last five matches – the visitors have collected 13 points (4 wins, 1 draw) compared to just 3 points for the hosts (1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses). Ross County are sitting in a distant 10th place in the table with a negative home goal difference (-5), while Dunfermline occupy 4th position with a positive away goal difference (+3). The hosts have a very poor home efficiency – they have won only 29% of their home matches and failed to score in 36% of those games. The visitors display better shooting efficiency (15% shot conversion rate compared to Ross County's 9%) as well as greater defensive solidity (38% clean sheets away from home). Taking all statistical data into account, Dunfermline Athletic are the clear favorites in this encounter.
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
| Ross County | Dunfermline Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.35 |
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.
Dunfermline Athletic is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Ross County · 2 pts / match - Dunfermline Athletic
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.
Dunfermline Athletic is 72% better for: goals scored per match.
0.83 goals / match - Ross County · 1.43 goals / match - Dunfermline Athletic
Dunfermline Athletic is 30% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.48 goals / match - Ross County · 1.14 goals / match - Dunfermline Athletic
Ross County scores in 52% of matches (15 of 29 matches), while Dunfermline Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 43% (12 of 28 matches).
Dunfermline Athletic scores in 71% of matches (20 of 28 matches), while Ross County keeps a clean sheet in 31% (9 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 - Ross County
Over / Under - Dunfermline Athletic
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.
Dunfermline Athletic is 39% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.03 pts / match - Ross County · 1.43 pts / match - Dunfermline Athletic
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Ross County - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 21%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Dunfermline Athletic - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +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 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* 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
Ross County
Dunfermline Athletic
* 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 (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Ross County | Liga | Dunfermline Athletic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.31 | 2.38 | ▲ 2.57 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 34% | 48% | ▼ 36% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 41% | 43% | ▲ 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 31% | 33% | ▲ 43% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 66% | 68% | ▲ 86% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 72% | 68% | • 68% |
^ 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
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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Ross County 1 - 1 - 1 Dunfermline Athletic. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 67% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Ross County vs Dunfermline Athletic?
The Championship match finished Ross County 2:2 Dunfermline Athletic. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Ross County and Dunfermline Athletic?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Ross County won 1, Dunfermline Athletic won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Ross County vs Dunfermline Athletic?
Ross County score 0.83 goals per game on average and Dunfermline Athletic 1.43. The Championship average is 2.38 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 34% of Ross County's matches and 36% of Dunfermline Athletic's.
What form are Ross County and Dunfermline Athletic in?
Over the last 5 games Ross County have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Dunfermline Athletic 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Ross County vs Dunfermline Athletic?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Ross County vs Dunfermline Athletic: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.