Only a win will satisfy the Cove Rangers supporters in this Balmoral Stadium clash with Airdrieonians, having a healthy lead on the opposition in the League One table.
- Cove Rangers have the most dropped points from leading position (8) in League One
- Airdrieonians have the most scored goals in the first half (12) in League One
It's no vacation for neither Cove nor Airdrieonians as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Cove Rangers form and stats
The home supporters can't complain about results here at Balmoral Stadium as Cove Rangers, who have the most scored goals (11) at home in League One, have scored 11 goals to get 12 points from 6 games. The overall stats in the League One are 4-0-2 (wins-draws-losses).
Cove Rangers drew their last game, 0-0 away at East Fife (placed 6th). Preceding that game was the away draw at Partick Thistle that finished 1-1.
M. Megginson felt an ounce or two of guilt after the draw against East Fife as the player was unable to convert a penalty kick in the 58th minute.
The Cove fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 11 goals in 6 league matches. Cove's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 6 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Airdrieonians form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team on their League One travels is 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats.
The manager I. Murray was unhappy after their last game, a League One match played at their home ground Penny Cars Stadium. Airdrieonians suffered a 2-4 loss to Partick Thistle (placed 3rd). Preceding that game, the 0-1 loss visiting Peterhead's place.
A crazy, crazy match with lots of goals last time out for Airdrieonians, as mentioned above. 6 goals in that one, will this match be as much fun?
The schedule is very tough for Airdrieonians now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A League One game at Dumbarton is waiting in only two days.
Airdrieonians has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 9 goals from 6 games. 8 goals have been conceded by Airdrieonians in these games.
Head 2 Head
Airdrieonians - Cove 1-1 was the story when these teams last met, earlier this season. Head-2-head stats last three meetings: one - one - one (Cove wins - draws - Airdrieonians wins). As for goals, two matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), one had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  M. Megginson 9 goals |  D. Carrick 7 goals | R. McAllister 3 goals |
Cove Rangers missing players
Airdrieonians missing players
| Cove Rangers | Airdrieonians | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 13 | 6 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| 6 | 4 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 16 | 11 | 5 | Scored | S | 2 | 9 | 19 |
| 10 | 6 | 3 | Conceded | C | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| 92% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 54% | 67% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 67% | 75% |
| 31% | 67% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 50% | 42% |
| 15% | 33% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 33% | 33% |
| 8% | 17% | 50% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 17% | 25% |
| 38% | 50% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 50% | 42% |
| 46% | 50% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 17% | 25% |
| 23% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 33% | 33% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.5 | 2 | 1.9 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 11.2 | 14.3 | 17 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 6 | 8.8 | 9.1 |
| 4.7 | 6.8 | 8.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1.5 | 2.5 | 2.9 |
| 27% | 27% | 29% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 67% | 60% | 59% |
- Airdrieonians have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Airdrieonians have the most scored goals in the first half (12) in League One
- Airdrieonians haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Cove Rangers have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Cove Rangers have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Cove Rangers have the most dropped points from leading position (8) in League One
- Cove Rangers have the most scored goals (11) at home in League One
- Cove Rangers haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Falkirk | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 14 | 27 |
| 2 | Cove Rangers | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 21 |
| 3 | Partick Thistle | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 19 |
| 4 | Montrose | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 19 |
| 5 | Peterhead | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 19 |
| 6 | East Fife | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 17 |
| 7 | Airdrieonians | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 16 |
| 8 | Dumbarton | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -7 | 11 |
| 9 | Clyde | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 24 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | -12 | 10 |
| 10 | Forfar Athletic | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -11 | 9 |