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

As Stranraer prepare to host Elgin City on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this SCOTLAND: Division 2 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Stranraer, currently 4th in the standings with 33 points from 24 games, trail the leaders by 14 points. They've earned 14 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Elgin City, sitting 8th with 26 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 9 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 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Stranraer and Elgin City have been competitive, with Elgin City claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Spartans, Stranraer recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a standard formation. Their starting XI featured Currie, Coll, McGrath, Reid, Dunne, Plank, Gillies, Mcmanus, Mcknight, Clelland, Lang. The setup focused on maintaining balance across the pitch.

Elgin City's last outing came against Stirling Albion, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a standard system. Their starting XI featured Mchale, Ross, Murray, Neill, Girvan, MacIver, Dingwall, Hyde, Gallagher, Virtanen, Walker. The setup focused on maintaining balance across the pitch.

Looking ahead, Stranraer are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Stranraer and Elgin 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 a moderate number of goals: Stranraer's fixtures have averaged 2 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Elgin City's games average 3.6 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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