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

As Cove Rangers prepare to host Montrose at Balmoral Stadium on February 17, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45 under referee Steven, this SCOTLAND: Division 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Cove Rangers, currently 9th in the standings with 19 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 25 points. They've earned 7 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Montrose, sitting 5th with 28 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 12 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 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Cove Rangers and Montrose have favored Cove Rangers, with Montrose claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-0). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Queen of the South, Cove Rangers recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a standard formation. Their starting XI featured Mutch, Harrington, Parker, Darge, Bisland, Yule, Emslie, Fyvie , O'Donnell, Masson, Megginson. The setup focused on maintaining balance across the pitch.

Montrose's last outing came against Peterhead, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Sharp, Steeves, Towler, Dillon, Glasgow, Freeman, Lyons, Stevenson, Sandilands, Webster, Sutherland . 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 Montrose 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 2.7 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Montrose's games average 3.3 goals, with 8 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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