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

As Greenock Morton prepare to host Dunfermline on February 17, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45 under referee Irvine, this SCOTLAND: Championship fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Greenock Morton, currently 7th in the standings with 26 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 20 points. They've earned 14 points from 11 home 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 defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Dunfermline, sitting 5th with 29 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 17 points from 11 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 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Greenock Morton and Dunfermline have been competitive, with Dunfermline claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Ross County, Greenock Morton recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Storer, Delaney, Longridge, Wilson, Ballantyne, Gillespie , Blues, Garrity, O'Halloran, Moffat, Brophy. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Dunfermline's last outing came against Airdrieonians, where they secured a 0-2 defeat using a 4-1-2-1-2 system. Their starting XI featured Mehmet, Fraser, Abdulai, Hamilton, Ngwenya, Gilmour, Todd, Chilokoa-Mullen, Morrison, Rudden , Tod. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Greenock Morton are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Greenock Morton and Dunfermline 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 plenty of goals: Greenock Morton's fixtures have averaged 3.3 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Dunfermline's games average 2.9 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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