Stenhousemuir vs Cove Rangers: match statistics
Stenhousemuir occupies a high 2nd position in the table and presents impressive home form with 46% wins and only 8% losses at their own stadium. The hosts have a positive goal difference of +11 in home matches and an impressive 46% clean sheets, evidencing solid defense. Cove Rangers, on the other hand, performs poorly on the road, where they lose 54% of matches and fail to score in 38% of games. The visitors have a negative goal difference of -1 in away matches and just 23% wins. Although Cove Rangers' recent overall form is decent (2 wins in 5 matches), their weak away disposition and the hosts' dominance at home speak for a Stenhousemuir win. A draw is also possible, considering the hosts' 46% draw rate in home matches and a recent series of 3 draws in 5 overall matches.
Stenhousemuir vs Cove Rangers: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Stenhousemuir played Cove Rangers in League One (Scotland). The match was played on 28 February 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Stenhousemuir: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match. Cove Rangers: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Stenhousemuir scores 1.36 and concedes 0.84 goals per match. Cove Rangers scores 1.12 and concedes 1.31. League average: 2.66 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Stenhousemuir 44%, Cove Rangers 42%. Over 2.5: Stenhousemuir 40%, Cove Rangers 46%. League level: BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
Cove Rangers has higher xG: 1.24 vs 1.16. Stenhousemuir: 8.3 shots per match, Cove Rangers: 9.3.
Match halves
Stenhousemuir: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.76. Cove Rangers: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.62.
Goals by minute
Stenhousemuir: 76-90+ (8 goals). Cove Rangers: 76-90+ (8 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: 2-0-0. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Stenhousemuir occupies a high 2nd position in the table and presents impressive home form with 46% wins and only 8% losses at their own stadium. The hosts have a positive goal difference of +11 in home matches and an impressive 46% clean sheets, evidencing solid defense. Cove Rangers, on the other hand, performs poorly on the road, where they lose 54% of matches and fail to score in 38% of games. The visitors have a negative goal difference of -1 in away matches and just 23% wins. Although Cove Rangers' recent overall form is decent (2 wins in 5 matches), their weak away disposition and the hosts' dominance at home speak for a Stenhousemuir win. A draw is also possible, considering the hosts' 46% draw rate in home matches and a recent series of 3 draws in 5 overall matches.
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
| Stenhousemuir | Cove Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 51% | 46% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 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.
Stenhousemuir is 13% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Stenhousemuir · 1.6 pts / match - Cove Rangers
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.
Stenhousemuir is 21% better for: goals scored per match.
1.36 goals / match - Stenhousemuir · 1.12 goals / match - Cove Rangers
Stenhousemuir is 56% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.84 goals / match - Stenhousemuir · 1.31 goals / match - Cove Rangers
Stenhousemuir scores in 72% of matches (18 of 25 matches), while Cove Rangers keeps a clean sheet in 23% (6 of 26 matches).
Cove Rangers scores in 54% of matches (14 of 26 matches), while Stenhousemuir keeps a clean sheet in 44% (11 of 25 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 - Stenhousemuir
Over / Under - Cove Rangers
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.
Stenhousemuir is 21% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.44 pts / match - Stenhousemuir · 1.19 pts / match - Cove Rangers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Stenhousemuir - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Cove Rangers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 23%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +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 minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Stenhousemuir
Cove Rangers
* 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
| Stenhousemuir | Liga | Cove Rangers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.20 | 2.66 | ▼ 2.42 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 47% | ▼ 42% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 53% | ▼ 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 44% | 30% | ▼ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 68% | 74% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 80% | ▼ 73% |
^ 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
Other recorded players
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 (2): Stenhousemuir 2 - 0 - 0 Cove Rangers. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Stenhousemuir vs Cove Rangers?
The League One match finished Stenhousemuir 1:0 Cove Rangers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Stenhousemuir and Cove Rangers?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Stenhousemuir won 2, Cove Rangers won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Stenhousemuir vs Cove Rangers?
Stenhousemuir score 1.36 goals per game on average and Cove Rangers 1.12. The League One average is 2.66 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Stenhousemuir's matches and 42% of Cove Rangers's.
What form are Stenhousemuir and Cove Rangers in?
Over the last 5 games Stenhousemuir have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Cove Rangers 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Stenhousemuir vs Cove Rangers?
The statistical background for Stenhousemuir vs Cove Rangers — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.