Stirling vs Annan: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Stirling Albion prepare to host Annan Athletic on February 24, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45 under referee Curran, this SCOTLAND: Division 2 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Stirling Albion, currently 7th in the standings with 27 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 17 points. They've earned 8 points from 12 home 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.

Annan Athletic, sitting 6th with 27 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 10 points from 11 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 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Stirling Albion and Annan Athletic have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw. Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Clyde, Stirling Albion recorded a 0-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-1-2-1-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Gaston, Crane, Campbell, Hamilton, Kerr, Banner, Carse, Mcnab, Russell, Mclean, Shanley. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Annan Athletic's last outing came against East Kilbride, where they secured a 2-4 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Albinson, Clark, Hooper, Watson, Carrick, Dixon, McGowan, Smith, Gibson, Smith, Muir . The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Stirling Albion are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Stirling Albion and Annan Athletic 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: Stirling Albion's fixtures have averaged 2.9 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Annan Athletic's games average 3.2 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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