Arbroath vs Raith: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Arbroath prepare to host Raith Rovers on October 31, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this SCOTLAND: Championship fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Arbroath, currently 8th in the standings with 11 points from 12 games, trail the leaders by 14 points. They've earned 8 points from 5 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Raith Rovers, sitting 3rd with 21 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 11 points from 6 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Arbroath and Raith Rovers have been competitive, with Raith Rovers claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-4). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Livingston, Arbroath recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Mcadams, Paterson, Dewar, O'Brien, Watson, Macintyre, Stewart, McKenna, Dow, Reid, Reilly. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Raith Rovers's last outing came against Inverness C.T, where they secured a 0-2 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Rae, Stevenson, Hanlon, Baird, Rowe, Turner, Brown, Tiffoney, Lyall, McMullan, Oakley. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Arbroath are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Arbroath and Raith Rovers are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Arbroath's fixtures have averaged 2.3 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Raith Rovers's games average 2 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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