Elgin City vs Edinburgh City: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Elgin City prepare to host Edinburgh City on February 24, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this SCOTLAND: Division 2 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Elgin City, currently 8th in the standings with 23 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 21 points. They've earned 14 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 4 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 12 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Edinburgh City, sitting 10th with 17 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 10 points from 12 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 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Elgin City and Edinburgh City have favored Edinburgh City, with Edinburgh City claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-1). Overall, Edinburgh City have asserted clear dominance in this fixture over recent seasons.

In their previous league match against East Kilbride, Elgin City recorded a 1-6 defeat while lining up in a 4-1-3-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Ritchie, Cairns, Murray, Neill, Girvan, Hyde, Dingwall, Gallagher, Spalding, Sargent, Hester. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Edinburgh City's last outing came against Spartans, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 4-1-3-2 system. Their starting XI featured Weir, Mitchell, Walker, McQueen, Allen, Zaid, Lyon, Williams, Lawson, See, Iserhienrhien. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Elgin City are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Elgin City and Edinburgh City 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: Elgin City's fixtures have averaged 4 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Edinburgh City's games average 3.2 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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