Stranraer vs Edinburgh City: match statistics
Edinburgh City demonstrates a decisive advantage in away matches with a 67% win rate and a positive goal difference (+6), while Stranraer wins only 22% of their home games with a negative balance (-4). The visitors average 1.78 goals on the road compared to just 1.11 goals for the hosts at home. Edinburgh City boasts a better shot conversion rate (20% vs 13%) and a higher average xG (1.23 vs 1.12), confirming their offensive quality. Stranraer has not kept a single clean sheet at home this season (0% CS%), constituting a serious defensive weakness. The form from the last five matches also favors the visitors, who earned 1.4 points per game compared to 2.2 for the hosts, although Edinburgh City holds a significantly better record in away fixtures.
Stranraer vs Edinburgh City: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Stranraer played Edinburgh City in League Two (Scotland). The match was played on 3 January 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Stranraer: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Edinburgh City: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Stranraer scores 1.33 and concedes 1.33 goals per match. Edinburgh City scores 1.67 and concedes 1.83. League average: 3.02 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Stranraer 67%, Edinburgh City 89%. Over 2.5: Stranraer 56%, Edinburgh City 72%. League level: BTTS 69%, Over 2.5 59%.
xG, shots and style
Edinburgh City has higher xG: 1.35 vs 1.18. Stranraer: 8.7 shots per match, Edinburgh City: 9.8.
Match halves
Stranraer: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 0.44. Edinburgh City: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.78.
Goals by minute
Stranraer: 31-45+ (8 goals). Edinburgh City: 31-45+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 3.02 goals per match, BTTS 69%, Over 2.5 59%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-1. Average goals 3.50, BTTS 100%.
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
Edinburgh City demonstrates a decisive advantage in away matches with a 67% win rate and a positive goal difference (+6), while Stranraer wins only 22% of their home games with a negative balance (-4). The visitors average 1.78 goals on the road compared to just 1.11 goals for the hosts at home. Edinburgh City boasts a better shot conversion rate (20% vs 13%) and a higher average xG (1.23 vs 1.12), confirming their offensive quality. Stranraer has not kept a single clean sheet at home this season (0% CS%), constituting a serious defensive weakness. The form from the last five matches also favors the visitors, who earned 1.4 points per game compared to 2.2 for the hosts, although Edinburgh City holds a significantly better record in away fixtures.
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
| Stranraer | Edinburgh City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 50% | 55% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.31 |
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.
Stranraer is 57% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Stranraer · 1.4 pts / match - Edinburgh City
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.
Edinburgh City is 26% better for: goals scored per match.
1.33 goals / match - Stranraer · 1.67 goals / match - Edinburgh City
Stranraer is 38% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.33 goals / match - Stranraer · 1.83 goals / match - Edinburgh City
Stranraer scores in 72% of matches (13 of 18 matches), while Edinburgh City keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 18 matches).
Edinburgh City scores in 100% of matches (18 of 18 matches), while Stranraer keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 18 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 - Stranraer
Over / Under - Edinburgh City
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.
Stranraer is 37% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.67 pts / match - Stranraer · 1.22 pts / match - Edinburgh City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Stranraer - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 33%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Edinburgh City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 39%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 2.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 2.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 0% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +8 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Average goals in match | 2.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 0% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -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 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Stranraer
Edinburgh City
* 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
| Stranraer | Liga | Edinburgh City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.67 | 3.02 | ▲ 3.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 67% | 69% | ▲ 89% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 56% | 59% | ▲ 72% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 11% | 18% | ▼ 11% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 61% | 78% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 72% | 78% | ▲ 89% |
^ 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): Stranraer 1 - 0 - 1 Edinburgh City. Average goals 3.50, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Stranraer vs Edinburgh City?
The League Two match finished Stranraer 1:1 Edinburgh City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Stranraer and Edinburgh City?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Stranraer won 1, Edinburgh City won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Stranraer vs Edinburgh City?
Stranraer score 1.33 goals per game on average and Edinburgh City 1.67. The League Two average is 3.02 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 59% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Stranraer's matches and 89% of Edinburgh City's.
What form are Stranraer and Edinburgh City in?
Over the last 5 games Stranraer have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Edinburgh City 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Stranraer vs Edinburgh City?
The statistical background for Stranraer vs Edinburgh City — 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.