Cove Rangers vs Kelty Hearts: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Cove Rangers prepare to host Kelty Hearts on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this SCOTLAND: Division 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Cove Rangers, currently 8th in the standings with 22 points from 25 games, trail the leaders by 25 points. They've earned 10 points from 12 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 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Kelty Hearts, sitting 10th with 15 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 11 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Cove Rangers and Kelty Hearts have favored Cove Rangers, ending in a 1-1 draw. Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Montrose, Cove Rangers recorded a 3-1 victory while lining up in a 4-1-2-1-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Mutch, Harrington, Parker, Eguaibor, Darge, Yule, O'Donnell, McAllister, Maguire, Eguaibor, Megginson. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Kelty Hearts's last outing came against Peterhead, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Gourlay, Paterson, Corr, Brydon, Fisher, Pettifer, Clay, Ferguson , Mccarvel, Moore, Graham. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Cove Rangers are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Cove Rangers and Kelty Hearts 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: Cove Rangers's fixtures have averaged 3.1 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Kelty Hearts's games average 2.7 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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