League One 2026/2027
ScotlandSeason 2026/2027
About the league: League One
This page gathers the statistics for League One, a football league in Scotland. The 2026/2027 campaign brings together 10 teams — Ross County top the table on 28 points. Fans see 2.87 goals per match on average, with BTTS landing in 46% of games. The schedule covers matches from 1 August 2026 to 1 May 2027.
League One 2026/2027: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026/2027 season, 54 League One matches have been completed. Ross County leads the table with 28 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.87. BTTS: 46%. Over 2.5: 59%. Clean-sheet matches: 54%.
Result split
Home wins: 44%. Draws: 22%. Away wins: 33%.
Team rankings
Ross County has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 3.80. Both teams scored in 64% of Queen of the South's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ross County | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 38:6 | +32 | 28 | 2.80 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  Hamilton Academical | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 23:3 | +20 | 28 | 2.80 | WWWWW |
| 3 |  East Kilbride | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 20:15 | +5 | 18 | 1.64 | WWWDD |
| 4 |  Montrose | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 14:20 | -6 | 16 | 1.46 | WWLLD |
| 5 |  Airdrieonians | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 10:15 | -5 | 13 | 1.18 | WWWDL |
| 6 |  Alloa Athletic | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12:13 | -1 | 12 | 1.09 | LLLLW |
| 7 |  Peterhead | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 9:17 | -8 | 10 | 0.91 | LLLLW |
| 8 |  Queen of the South | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 12:34 | -22 | 10 | 0.91 | LLWWL |
| 9 |  East Fife | 11 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 8:14 | -6 | 9 | 0.82 | DLLDL |
| 10 |  Cove Rangers | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9:18 | -9 | 6 | 0.55 | LLLDL |
League statistics
Season 2026/2027 statistics are based on 54 completed matches.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per match, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league matches.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Ross County3.80
- 2Hamilton Academical2.30
- 3East Kilbride1.82
- 4Montrose1.27
- 5Queen of the South1.09
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Hamilton Academical0.30
- 2Ross County0.60
- 3Alloa Athletic1.18
- 4East Fife1.27
- 5East Kilbride1.36
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Queen of the South64%
- 2East Kilbride55%
- 3Airdrieonians55%
- 4Ross County50%
- 5Montrose45%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Montrose82%
- 2Ross County80%
- 3East Kilbride73%
- 4Queen of the South64%
- 5Hamilton Academical60%
Most clean sheets
Matches without conceding
Most corners
Corners per match
- 1Ross County6.8
- 2Hamilton Academical6.7
- 3East Kilbride6.4
- 4Alloa Athletic5.0
- 5Airdrieonians4.1
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, League One sits Below average for match pace, Above average for chance quality and Close to average for openness. Home advantage is Close to average, match intensity Above average, and competitive balance Below average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
- 1Lewis Strapp0.84
Most minutes
- 1Deniz Mehmet900
- 2Taylor Charters900
- 3Ross Mark Stewart900
- 4Scott Taggart900
- 5Owen Foster900
- 6Craig Ross900
- 7Andy Munro900
- 8Kieran Millar900
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ross County | 10 | 1.88 | 0.78 | +1.10 | 21 | 28 | +7 |
| 2 | Hamilton Academical | 10 | 1.50 | 0.92 | +0.58 | 18 | 28 | +10 |
| 3 | East Kilbride | 11 | 1.32 | 0.94 | +0.38 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 4 | Peterhead | 11 | 1.16 | 1.07 | +0.08 | 16 | 10 | -6 |
| 5 | Alloa Athletic | 11 | 1.21 | 1.13 | +0.07 | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| 6 | East Fife | 11 | 1.15 | 1.28 | -0.13 | 14 | 9 | -5 |
| 7 | Airdrieonians | 10 | 1.09 | 1.23 | -0.14 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 8 | Cove Rangers | 11 | 1.01 | 1.35 | -0.33 | 13 | 6 | -7 |
| 9 | Montrose | 11 | 0.83 | 1.52 | -0.69 | 10 | 16 | +6 |
| 10 | Queen of the South | 10 | 1.00 | 1.87 | -0.87 | 9 | 7 | -2 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
Competition fixtures
Round 7
FAQ
How many teams play in League One?
The 2026/2027 season of League One includes 10 teams.
When does the 2026/2027 League One season start and end?
The 2026/2027 League One season runs from 1 August 2026 to 1 May 2027.
How many matchweeks does the League One season have?
The 2026/2027 League One season spans 36 matchweeks.
Who leads the League One table?
Ross County leads League One with 28 points.
Which team scores the most goals in League One?
Ross County has the strongest attack in League One, scoring 3.80 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in League One?
Hamilton Academical concedes the fewest goals in League One, 0.30 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in League One?
League One averages 2.87 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in League One?
Over 2.5 lands in 59% of League One matches.
How often do both teams score in League One?
BTTS lands in 46% of League One matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in League One?
Home teams win 44% of matches in League One.
Who is the top scorer in League One?
Cameron Elliott leads the recorded scoring table in League One for 2026/2027 with 10 goals.