Dunfermline vs Airdrieonians: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Dunfermline prepare to host Airdrieonians on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 under referee Stuart, this SCOTLAND: Championship fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Dunfermline, currently 7th in the standings with 29 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 21 points. They've earned 12 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Airdrieonians, sitting 9th with 23 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 15 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Dunfermline and Airdrieonians have been competitive, with Airdrieonians claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Greenock Morton, Dunfermline recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-4-1-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Terrell, Ngwenya, Abdulai, Chilokoa-Mullen, Fraser, Gilmour, Amade, Kearney, Todd, Thomas, Morrison. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Airdrieonians's last outing came against St. Johnstone, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Stone, Strapp, McArthur, Ross, Macdonald, McMaster, Barjonas, Mckinnon, Telfer, Henderson, Mochrie. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Dunfermline are expected to maintain their 3-4-1-2 structure, while Airdrieonians are likely to counter with a 4-1-2-1-2 setup. 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: Dunfermline's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Airdrieonians's games average 2.5 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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