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

As Stenhousemuir prepare to host Raith Rovers on October 17, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this SCOTLAND: Championship fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Stenhousemuir, currently 1st in the standings with 22 points from 9 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 12 points from 4 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Raith Rovers, sitting 2nd with 20 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 10 points from 5 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between Stenhousemuir and Raith Rovers have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw. The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Inverness C.T, Stenhousemuir recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Jamieson, Bright, Young, Grant, Bilham, Gillies, Anderson, Meechan, Shinnie, Stevenson, Lloyd. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Raith Rovers's last outing came against Queens Park, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Rae, Delaney, Hanlon, Baird, Rowe, Turner, Brown, Tiffoney, Montagu, Lyall, Oakley. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Stenhousemuir are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Stenhousemuir 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 few goals: Stenhousemuir's fixtures have averaged 1.8 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 22% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. Raith Rovers's games average 2.1 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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