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

As Stenhousemuir prepare to host Peterhead on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 under referee Ashwood , this SCOTLAND: Division 1 fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Stenhousemuir, currently 2nd in the standings with 57 points from 31 games, are close to the leaders with only 1 points separating them. They've earned 30 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws 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 7 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Peterhead, sitting 5th with 42 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 18 points from 16 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 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Stenhousemuir and Peterhead have favored Stenhousemuir, with Peterhead claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Overall, Stenhousemuir have asserted clear dominance in this fixture over recent seasons.

In their previous league match against East Fife, Stenhousemuir recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Jamieson, Simpson, Buchanan, Jamieson, Meechan, Whyte, Mcgill, Anderson, Taylor, Aitken, Oreilly. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Peterhead's last outing came against Alloa Athletic, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Newman, Lister, Kerr, Steele, Carnwath, Shanks, Pawlett, Ross, Mcguffie, Forrest, Smith. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Looking ahead, Stenhousemuir are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Stenhousemuir and Peterhead 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 a moderate number of goals: Stenhousemuir's fixtures have averaged 2.3 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Peterhead's games average 2.7 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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