Stirling Albion vs East Kilbride: match statistics
East Kilbride demonstrates a clear advantage in key offensive and defensive statistics. The visitors sit 2nd in the table and possess a much stronger away record (44% wins) compared to Stirling Albion's mere 11% home win rate. East Kilbride averages 1.78 goals per away match with a 22% shot conversion rate, while the hosts manage only 1 goal on average at home with 13% efficiency. Stirling Albion concedes an average of 1.78 goals in home games and holds a negative goal difference (-7), indicating defensive issues. Despite East Kilbride's dip in form over the last 5 matches, their overall away quality and possession advantage (55% vs 47%) give them a realistic chance of victory. However, the hosts' high draw percentage (44%) suggests that a share of the points cannot be ruled out.
Stirling Albion vs East Kilbride: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Stirling Albion played East Kilbride in League Two (Scotland). The match was played on 17 January 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Stirling Albion: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. East Kilbride: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Stirling Albion scores 1.42 and concedes 1.79 goals per match. East Kilbride scores 1.89 and concedes 1.33. League average: 3.02 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Stirling Albion 68%, East Kilbride 67%. Over 2.5: Stirling Albion 63%, East Kilbride 67%. League level: BTTS 69%, Over 2.5 58%.
xG, shots and style
East Kilbride has higher xG: 1.37 vs 1.13. Stirling Albion: 8.2 shots per match, East Kilbride: 9.5.
Match halves
Stirling Albion: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.89. East Kilbride: half-time lead 56%, second-half goals 0.61.
Goals by minute
Stirling Albion: 76-90+ (9 goals). East Kilbride: 31-45+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 3.02 goals per match, BTTS 69%, Over 2.5 58%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-2. Average goals 3.50, 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
East Kilbride demonstrates a clear advantage in key offensive and defensive statistics. The visitors sit 2nd in the table and possess a much stronger away record (44% wins) compared to Stirling Albion's mere 11% home win rate. East Kilbride averages 1.78 goals per away match with a 22% shot conversion rate, while the hosts manage only 1 goal on average at home with 13% efficiency. Stirling Albion concedes an average of 1.78 goals in home games and holds a negative goal difference (-7), indicating defensive issues. Despite East Kilbride's dip in form over the last 5 matches, their overall away quality and possession advantage (55% vs 47%) give them a realistic chance of victory. However, the hosts' high draw percentage (44%) suggests that a share of the points cannot be ruled out.
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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
| Stirling Albion | East Kilbride | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 52% | 50% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.40 |
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.
Stirling Albion is 100% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Stirling Albion · 1 pts / match - East Kilbride
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.
East Kilbride is 33% better for: goals scored per match.
1.42 goals / match - Stirling Albion · 1.89 goals / match - East Kilbride
East Kilbride is 35% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.79 goals / match - Stirling Albion · 1.33 goals / match - East Kilbride
Stirling Albion scores in 74% of matches (14 of 19 matches), while East Kilbride keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 of 18 matches).
East Kilbride scores in 94% of matches (17 of 18 matches), while Stirling Albion keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 19 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 - Stirling Albion
Over / Under - East Kilbride
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.
East Kilbride is 106% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.89 pts / match - Stirling Albion · 1.83 pts / match - East Kilbride
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Stirling Albion - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 32%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
East Kilbride - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 56% of matches and wins 44%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 2.2 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -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 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). 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
Stirling Albion
East Kilbride
* 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 Two).
Teams vs league
| Stirling Albion | Liga | East Kilbride | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.21 | 3.02 | ▲ 3.22 |
| Both teams scored | • 68% | 69% | ▼ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 58% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 11% | 18% | ▲ 28% |
| Goal before half-time | • 79% | 79% | ▲ 89% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 79% | ▼ 72% |
^ 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.
- East KilbrideYellow cardBen Williamson
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): Stirling Albion 0 - 0 - 2 East Kilbride. Average goals 3.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Stirling Albion vs East Kilbride?
The League Two match finished Stirling Albion 1:2 East Kilbride. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Stirling Albion and East Kilbride?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Stirling Albion won 0, East Kilbride won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Stirling Albion vs East Kilbride?
Stirling Albion score 1.42 goals per game on average and East Kilbride 1.89. The League Two average is 3.02 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 58% of games. Both teams score in 68% of Stirling Albion's matches and 67% of East Kilbride's.
What form are Stirling Albion and East Kilbride in?
Over the last 5 games Stirling Albion have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and East Kilbride 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Stirling Albion vs East Kilbride?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Stirling Albion vs East Kilbride: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.