2 : 1
  • 23 July 2024, Stirling Albion FC vs Stranraer FC, 6-4, Lose
  • 20 July 2024, Stranraer FC vs Hamilton Academical FC, 0-3, Lose
  • 16 July 2024, Raith Rovers vs Stranraer FC, 2-1, Lose
  • 13 July 2024, Stranraer FC vs Ross County FC, 1-3, Lose
  • 25 July 2023, Kelty Hearts FC vs Stranraer FC, 2-0, Lose
Stranraer FC
Home
  • 23 July 2024, Montrose FC vs Edinburgh City FC, 2-1, Lose
  • 20 July 2024, Edinburgh City FC vs Partick Thistle FC, 0-6, Lose
  • 17 July 2024, Edinburgh City FC vs Clyde FC, 0-5, Lose
  • 13 July 2024, FC Motherwell vs Edinburgh City FC, 3-0, Lose
  • 29 July 2023, Greenock Morton FC vs Edinburgh City FC, 4-1, Lose
Edinburgh City FC
Away
Scottish League Cup
Scottish League Cup, Scotland

In what was a tight contest, Stranraer FC edged past Edinburgh City FC with a narrow 2-1 victory in this crucial Scottish League Cup encounter on 22 July 2023.

Analyzing the impressive victory for Stranraer FC, what clearly tipped the scales in their favour was their efficient use of scoring opportunities and their superior ability to maintain possession. Scoring two goals – first in the initial half at 00:38:09 and the second in the later half at 01:18:37, Stranraer FC made their opportunities count when it mattered the most. In contrast, Edinburgh City FC could only manage one goal at 00:49:44 in the second half.

Discipline, or indeed the lack of it, proved detrimental for Edinburgh City FC. They were at the receiving end with three yellow cards – one in the first half at 00:31:37 and two in the second half – at times 01:03:42 and 01:18:49 respectively. Coupling this with the alarming four red cards received during the match, it heavily impeded their performance on the field. Comparatively, the home team Stranraer FC were more disciplined, receiving only one yellow card late in the second half of the game at 01:31:55. They kept a clean slate in terms of red cards which proved vital in maintaining their manpower advantage on the field.

Corner kicks, often an indicator of offensive pressure, were in favour of Stranraer FC, who won 8 as against 5 by Edinburgh City FC. This highlights the persistent pressure applied by the home side. Moreover, they had five offsides, indicating an eager forward line committing themselves for attacks, whereas Edinburgh City FC were caught offside only once – a clear indication of comparably lesser offensive threat posed by the away side during the game.

In summary, the physicality, discipline, and efficient use of opportunities by Stranraer FC on home ground made the determining difference as they secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Edinburgh City FC. Despite their goal in the second half, the higher number of fouls, cards and lesser offensive opportunities through corner kicks and offsides hampered the away side’s chances of taking anything from this particular fixture. Stranraer FC's superior ability in maintaining and maximizing their possession offered them an edge, ultimately shaping the outcome of this Scottish League Cup clash.

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Form Guide

Lose6-4Stirling Albion FC vs Stranraer FC
Lose0-3Stranraer FC vs Hamilton Academical FC
Lose2-1Raith Rovers vs Stranraer FC
Lose1-3Stranraer FC vs Ross County FC
Lose2-0Kelty Hearts FC vs Stranraer FC
PLAYED
5
WINS
0
GOALS
6:16
GOALS / MATCH
1.2
  • Stranraer FC has lost five matches in a row with a goal difference of 6:16, scoring 1.2 goals average
Lose2-1Montrose FC vs Edinburgh City FC
Lose0-6Edinburgh City FC vs Partick Thistle FC
Lose0-5Edinburgh City FC vs Clyde FC
Lose3-0FC Motherwell vs Edinburgh City FC
Lose4-1Greenock Morton FC vs Edinburgh City FC
PLAYED
5
WINS
0
GOALS
2:20
GOALS / MATCH
0.4
  • Edinburgh City FC has lost five matches in a row with a goal difference of 2:20, scoring 0.4 goals average

Stranraer FC H2H Edinburgh City FC

Home gameStranraer FC00Edinburgh City FCAway gameLeague Two
Away gameStranraer FC21Edinburgh City FCHome gameLeague Two
Home gameStranraer FC21Edinburgh City FCAway gameScottish League Cup
Away gameStranraer FC23Edinburgh City FCHome gameChallenge Cup
Away gameStranraer FC21Edinburgh City FCHome gameLeague Two
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
8:6
GOALS / MATCH
1.60
  • In the last five matches that these two sides meet, Stranraer FC overtook Edinburgh City FC three times
  • Stranraer FC won three times, lost once and had one draw
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 8:6; average goals per match – 1.60
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