11 April 2026 at 14:00

Match Summary

Annan Athletic defeated Elgin City 3:0. The match was played in League Two 2025. Goals were scored by D. Ross 37′ (o.g.), W. Gibson 85′ (pen.), T. Goss 90′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Elgin City made 4 substitutions, Annan Athletic made 2.

Match Events

Key match events between Elgin City and Annan Athletic — 3 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.

Elgin City
Annan Athletic
Kick Off
22′
J. SowaC. Maxwell
30′S. Hooper
37′
D. Ross

Own Goal

Half Time
M. GallagherR. Sargent
53′
57′W. Gibson
A. SpaldingJ. Murray
65′
R. HickeyL. Hyde
65′
K. Girvan68′
J. MacIverJ. Walker
76′
79′K. Watson
85′
W. Gibson

Penalty

M. Virtanen86′
87′
P. SmithP. McGowan
90′
T. Goss

assist: T. Muir

Full Time

Lineups

Elgin City lined up in a — formation under Allan Hale, while Annan Athletic deployed a — under Wullie Gibson.

Midfield Control

Elgin City field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Annan Athletic's 11 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Age & Experience

The average age of Elgin City's starting XI is 22.0 (youngest: T. Ritchie (22), oldest: T. Ritchie (22)), while Annan Athletic average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Elgin City's starters average 2 league appearances each, versus 0 for Annan Athletic. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Elgin CityPosition StrengthAnnan Athletic
Elgin City
1MidfielderT. Ritchie
5MidfielderK. Girvan
4MidfielderM. Virtanen
16MidfielderM. Neill
19MidfielderD. Ross
7MidfielderR. Dingwall
20MidfielderA. Spalding
26MidfielderR. Hickey
10MidfielderM. Gallagher
22MidfielderJ. MacIver
9MidfielderK. Hester
Annan Athletic
1MidfielderC. Albinson
14MidfielderR. Muir
6MidfielderK. Watson
2MidfielderS. Hooper
16MidfielderC. Clark
8MidfielderP. Smith
33MidfielderW. Gibson
4MidfielderJ. Dixon
15MidfielderJ. Sowa
5MidfielderT. Muir
10MidfielderT. Goss

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Elgin City have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. Annan Athletic show 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

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Annan Athletic

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Elgin City vs Annan Athletic Head to Head Results

Elgin City and Annan Athletic have met 3 times — Elgin City won 1, Annan Athletic won 2, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Annan Athletic leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 3 meetings. A combined 10 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.33 per match (5 for the home side, 5 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (67%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (67%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2025.

1

Elgin City

0

Drawn

2

Annan Athletic

Goals: 5Goals: 5

Recent Meetings (3)

10 Mar 2026Annan Athletic2 – 1Elgin City
1 Nov 2025Elgin City2 – 0Annan Athletic
2 Aug 2025Annan Athletic3 – 2Elgin City
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 16 Apr 2026