Alloa vs Cove Rangers: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Alloa Athletic prepare to host Cove Rangers on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 under referee Hanvidge, this SCOTLAND: Division 1 fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Alloa Athletic, currently 4th in the standings with 37 points from 24 games, trail the leaders by 10 points. They've earned 20 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Cove Rangers, sitting 8th with 22 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 12 points from 13 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 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Alloa Athletic and Cove Rangers have favored Alloa Athletic, ending in a 2-2 draw. Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Queen of the South, Alloa Athletic recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Mcfarlane, ODonnell , Dewar, Taggart, Mckay, Clarke, Roberts, Scougall, Gentles, Donnelly, Stewart. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Cove Rangers's last outing came against Montrose, where they secured a 3-1 victory using a 4-1-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Mutch, Harrington, Parker, Eguaibor, Darge, Yule, O'Donnell, McAllister, Maguire, Eguaibor, Megginson. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Alloa Athletic are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Alloa Athletic and Cove Rangers 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: Alloa Athletic's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Cove Rangers's games average 3.1 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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