Challenge Cup — Home Advantage
Scotland · 2026/27
Home Advantage
| # | Team | Home Advantage | Scored | Defence | PPG (Home / Away) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Fraserburgh | +60% | +100% | +20% | 1.00/0.00 |
| 2 |  Dumbarton | +51% | +64% | +38% | 1.75/0.00 |
| 3 |  Queen of the South | +45% | +76% | +14% | 2.50/0.33 |
| 4 |  Montrose | +44% | +43% | +45% | 3.00/0.00 |
| 5 |  Elgin City | +42% | +47% | +38% | 1.50/2.00 |
| 6 |  Formartine United | +37% | +63% | +11% | 1.80/0.00 |
| 7 |  Berwick Rangers | +34% | +20% | +49% | 2.25/0.33 |
| 8 |  Alloa Athletic | +29% | +78% | -20% | 2.50/0.67 |
| 9 |  Clachnacuddin | +28% | +38% | +17% | 1.00/0.00 |
| 10 |  Banks O' Dee | +27% | +20% | +33% | 1.75/0.00 |
| 11 |  Annan Athletic | +26% | +52% | 0% | 1.60/0.50 |
| 12 |  Cumbernauld Colts | +24% | +43% | +5% | 1.00/0.50 |
| 13 |  Stranraer | +18% | +37% | 0% | 1.75/0.00 |
| 14 |  Clydebank | +16% | -11% | +43% | 2.60/3.00 |
| 15 |  Stirling Albion | +15% | -9% | +39% | 2.00/1.00 |
| 16 |  Cove Rangers | +14% | 0% | +28% | 3.00/2.00 |
| 17 |  Cowdenbeath | +14% | +43% | -16% | 0.00/0.00 |
| 18 |  Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic | +12% | +29% | -5% | 1.80/0.50 |
| 19 |  East Kilbride | +10% | +14% | +6% | 2.60/1.50 |
| 20 |  Ross County | +9% | +18% | 0% | 2.40/3.00 |
| 21 |  Forfar Athletic | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1.50/0.50 |
| 22 |  Edinburgh City | 0% | +33% | -33% | 1.40/1.50 |
| 23 |  Spartans | 0% | +17% | -17% | 1.40/1.00 |
| 24 |  Clyde | -1% | +14% | -16% | 0.75/1.50 |
| 25 |  Aberdeen U21 | -8% | -29% | +14% | 1.00/1.67 |
| 26 |  Airdrie United | -12% | -14% | -9% | 2.40/3.00 |
| 27 |  East Fife | -18% | -11% | -25% | 1.00/1.50 |
| 28 |  Kelty Hearts | -21% | +25% | -66% | 1.50/2.00 |
| 29 |  Peterhead | -24% | -41% | -6% | 2.25/3.00 |
| 30 |  Gala Fairydean Rovers | -35% | -60% | -9% | 0.25/0.50 |
| 31 |  St. Mirren U21 | -36% | -52% | -20% | 0.00/2.00 |
| 32 |  Hamilton Academical | -71% | -43% | -100% | 1.40/3.00 |
1. Home Advantage: How much a team's results improve on their own ground versus on the road — a combined signal from both attack and defence.
2. Scored: Compares goals scored per game at home against goals scored per game away. A positive figure means the team finds the net more easily at home.
3. Defence: Compares goals conceded per game at home against goals conceded away. A positive figure means the team keeps opponents quieter on their own turf.
The combined Home Advantage score is the average of the Scoring and Defence figures, weighted equally.
Goal-based metrics give a sharper picture of home performance than win/loss records alone, since they reflect the margin of each match.
Challenge Cup (Scotland) — Home Advantage Analysis
In the Challenge Cup (Scotland), the average home win rate is 53% compared to 31% away — a clear indicator that home advantage is a significant factor. Montrose shows the strongest home advantage, winning 100% of home games versus just 0% away (a difference of +100%). At the other end, Hamilton Academical actually performs better away than at home, with a home win rate of 40% versus 100% on the road.
Home Goals Scored
| # | Team | Scoring Advantage | Home Scored / match | Away Scored / match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fraserburgh | +100% | 1.75 | 0.00 |
| 2 | Alloa Athletic | +78% | 2.75 | 0.33 |
| 3 | Queen of the South | +76% | 2.50 | 0.33 |
| 4 | Dumbarton | +64% | 2.25 | 0.50 |
| 5 | Formartine United | +63% | 2.20 | 0.50 |
| 6 | Annan Athletic | +52% | 1.60 | 0.50 |
| 7 | Elgin City | +47% | 2.75 | 1.00 |
| 8 | Montrose | +43% | 2.50 | 1.00 |
| 9 | Cowdenbeath | +43% | 1.25 | 0.50 |
| 10 | Cumbernauld Colts | +43% | 1.25 | 0.50 |
| 11 | Clachnacuddin | +38% | 2.25 | 1.00 |
| 12 | Stranraer | +37% | 3.25 | 1.50 |
| 13 | Edinburgh City | +33% | 1.00 | 0.50 |
| 14 | Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic | +29% | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| 15 | Kelty Hearts | +25% | 2.75 | 1.67 |
| 16 | Berwick Rangers | +20% | 2.00 | 1.33 |
| 17 | Banks O' Dee | +20% | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| 18 | Ross County | +18% | 5.00 | 3.50 |
| 19 | Spartans | +17% | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| 20 | Clyde | +14% | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| 21 | East Kilbride | +14% | 4.00 | 3.00 |
| 22 | Forfar Athletic | 0% | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| 23 | Cove Rangers | 0% | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| 24 | Stirling Albion | -9% | 2.50 | 3.00 |
| 25 | East Fife | -11% | 2.00 | 2.50 |
| 26 | Clydebank | -11% | 2.40 | 3.00 |
| 27 | Airdrie United | -14% | 3.40 | 4.50 |
| 28 | Aberdeen U21 | -29% | 1.00 | 1.83 |
| 29 | Peterhead | -41% | 1.25 | 3.00 |
| 30 | Hamilton Academical | -43% | 1.20 | 3.00 |
| 31 | St. Mirren U21 | -52% | 1.00 | 3.17 |
| 32 | Gala Fairydean Rovers | -60% | 0.25 | 1.00 |
Challenge Cup (Scotland) — Home Goals Scored Analysis
Fraserburgh has the biggest scoring advantage at home in the Challenge Cup (Scotland), netting 1.75 goals/match at home versus 0.00 away — a Scoring Advantage of +100%. In contrast, Gala Fairydean Rovers scores more away (1.00/match) than at home (0.25/match), representing a scoring disadvantage of -60% at their own ground. A high positive Scoring Advantage is a key signal for Over 2.5 and BTTS betting markets in home fixtures.
Home Defence (Conceded)
| # | Team | Defence Advantage | Home Conceded / match | Away Conceded / match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berwick Rangers | +49% | 1.50 | 4.33 |
| 2 | Montrose | +45% | 0.75 | 2.00 |
| 3 | Clydebank | +43% | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| 4 | Stirling Albion | +39% | 1.75 | 4.00 |
| 5 | Dumbarton | +38% | 2.25 | 5.00 |
| 6 | Elgin City | +38% | 0.75 | 1.67 |
| 7 | Banks O' Dee | +33% | 1.75 | 3.50 |
| 8 | Cove Rangers | +28% | 0.75 | 1.33 |
| 9 | Fraserburgh | +20% | 3.00 | 4.50 |
| 10 | Clachnacuddin | +17% | 2.50 | 3.50 |
| 11 | Queen of the South | +14% | 0.75 | 1.00 |
| 12 | Aberdeen U21 | +14% | 1.00 | 1.33 |
| 13 | Formartine United | +11% | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| 14 | East Kilbride | +6% | 2.20 | 2.50 |
| 15 | Cumbernauld Colts | +5% | 2.25 | 2.50 |
| 16 | Ross County | 0% | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| 17 | Forfar Athletic | 0% | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| 18 | Annan Athletic | 0% | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| 19 | Stranraer | 0% | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| 20 | Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic | -5% | 2.20 | 2.00 |
| 21 | Peterhead | -6% | 0.75 | 0.67 |
| 22 | Airdrie United | -9% | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| 23 | Gala Fairydean Rovers | -9% | 3.00 | 2.50 |
| 24 | Cowdenbeath | -16% | 2.75 | 2.00 |
| 25 | Clyde | -16% | 2.75 | 2.00 |
| 26 | Spartans | -17% | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| 27 | Alloa Athletic | -20% | 1.00 | 0.67 |
| 28 | St. Mirren U21 | -20% | 2.00 | 1.33 |
| 29 | East Fife | -25% | 2.50 | 1.50 |
| 30 | Edinburgh City | -33% | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| 31 | Kelty Hearts | -66% | 3.25 | 0.67 |
| 32 | Hamilton Academical | -100% | 1.00 | 0.00 |
Challenge Cup (Scotland) — Home Defence Analysis
Berwick Rangers has the best home defensive record in the Challenge Cup (Scotland), conceding just 1.50 goals/match at home compared to 4.33 away — a Defence Advantage of +49%. This makes them an excellent Clean Sheet and Under 2.5 candidate in home fixtures. On the flip side, Hamilton Academical concedes more at home (1.00/match) than away (0.00/match), suggesting their home defence struggles despite the crowd backing. High Defence Advantage combined with low scoring opponents points strongly to Under 2.5 and BTTS No outcomes.
1st Half — Home Goals Scored
| # | Team | Scoring Advantage | Home Scored / match | Away Scored / match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queen of the South | +100% | 1.25 | 0.00 |
| 2 | Forfar Athletic | +100% | 1.00 | 0.00 |
| 3 | Cowdenbeath | +100% | 0.75 | 0.00 |
| 4 | Annan Athletic | +100% | 1.00 | 0.00 |
| 5 | Formartine United | +100% | 0.60 | 0.00 |
| 6 | Fraserburgh | +100% | 1.00 | 0.00 |
| 7 | Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic | +100% | 1.20 | 0.00 |
| 8 | Clachnacuddin | +100% | 0.75 | 0.00 |
| 9 | Cumbernauld Colts | +100% | 0.25 | 0.00 |
| 10 | Montrose | +58% | 1.25 | 0.33 |
| 11 | Elgin City | +50% | 2.00 | 0.67 |
| 12 | Stranraer | +43% | 1.25 | 0.50 |
| 13 | Alloa Athletic | +38% | 0.75 | 0.33 |
| 14 | Ross County | +33% | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| 15 | Edinburgh City | +33% | 1.00 | 0.50 |
| 16 | Berwick Rangers | +30% | 1.25 | 0.67 |
| 17 | Kelty Hearts | +27% | 1.75 | 1.00 |
| 18 | Stirling Albion | +20% | 2.00 | 1.33 |
| 19 | Dumbarton | +20% | 0.75 | 0.50 |
| 20 | Clyde | +20% | 0.75 | 0.50 |
| 21 | Spartans | +9% | 0.60 | 0.50 |
| 22 | Banks O' Dee | 0% | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| 23 | Cove Rangers | 0% | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| 24 | East Kilbride | -3% | 1.40 | 1.50 |
| 25 | Hamilton Academical | -25% | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| 26 | Peterhead | -25% | 1.00 | 1.67 |
| 27 | Airdrie United | -28% | 1.40 | 2.50 |
| 28 | Gala Fairydean Rovers | -33% | 0.25 | 0.50 |
| 29 | East Fife | -50% | 0.50 | 1.50 |
| 30 | Clydebank | -58% | 0.40 | 1.50 |
Challenge Cup (Scotland) — Home Goals Scored (1st Half) Analysis
In the 1st Half, Queen of the South has the biggest home scoring advantage in the Challenge Cup (Scotland), netting 1.25 goals/match at home versus 0.00 away — a Scoring Advantage of +100%. At the other end, Clydebank shows the weakest home output in this period, with 0.40/match at home against 1.50 away (-58%). First-half scoring patterns are key indicators for Half-Time result and Asian Handicap markets.
1st Half — Home Defence (Conceded)
| # | Team | Defence Advantage | Home Conceded / match | Away Conceded / match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stirling Albion | +68% | 0.50 | 2.67 |
| 2 | Formartine United | +54% | 0.60 | 2.00 |
| 3 | Montrose | +45% | 0.25 | 0.67 |
| 4 | Berwick Rangers | +45% | 0.50 | 1.33 |
| 5 | Clachnacuddin | +45% | 0.75 | 2.00 |
| 6 | Clydebank | +43% | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| 7 | Cove Rangers | +33% | 0.50 | 1.00 |
| 8 | Banks O' Dee | +23% | 1.25 | 2.00 |
| 9 | East Kilbride | +20% | 1.00 | 1.50 |
| 10 | Fraserburgh | +18% | 1.75 | 2.50 |
| 11 | Queen of the South | +14% | 0.25 | 0.33 |
| 12 | Alloa Athletic | +14% | 0.25 | 0.33 |
| 13 | Forfar Athletic | +14% | 0.75 | 1.00 |
| 14 | Elgin City | +14% | 0.50 | 0.67 |
| 15 | Ross County | +11% | 0.40 | 0.50 |
| 16 | Airdrie United | +11% | 0.40 | 0.50 |
| 17 | Dumbarton | +9% | 1.25 | 1.50 |
| 18 | Cowdenbeath | +9% | 1.25 | 1.50 |
| 19 | Cumbernauld Colts | +7% | 1.75 | 2.00 |
| 20 | Annan Athletic | -9% | 0.60 | 0.50 |
| 21 | Clyde | -20% | 0.75 | 0.50 |
| 22 | Stranraer | -43% | 1.25 | 0.50 |
| 23 | Gala Fairydean Rovers | -43% | 1.25 | 0.50 |
| 24 | Kelty Hearts | -71% | 2.00 | 0.33 |
| 25 | Hamilton Academical | -100% | 0.60 | 0.00 |
| 26 | East Fife | -100% | 1.50 | 0.00 |
| 27 | Edinburgh City | -100% | 0.60 | 0.00 |
| 28 | Peterhead | -100% | 0.25 | 0.00 |
| 29 | Spartans | -100% | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| 30 | Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic | -100% | 1.80 | 0.00 |
Challenge Cup (Scotland) — Home Defence (1st Half) Analysis
In the 1st Half, Stirling Albion has the best home defensive record in the Challenge Cup (Scotland), conceding just 0.50 goals/match at home compared to 2.67 away — a Defence Advantage of +68%. Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic struggles most in this period at home, conceding 1.80/match at home versus 0.00 away (-100%). Strong first-half home defence is a reliable indicator for Half-Time 0-0 and Under 0.5 HT markets.
2nd Half — Home Goals Scored
| # | Team | Scoring Advantage | Home Scored / match | Away Scored / match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dumbarton | +100% | 1.50 | 0.00 |
| 2 | Alloa Athletic | +100% | 2.00 | 0.00 |
| 3 | Fraserburgh | +100% | 0.75 | 0.00 |
| 4 | Queen of the South | +58% | 1.25 | 0.33 |
| 5 | Formartine United | +52% | 1.60 | 0.50 |
| 6 | Elgin City | +38% | 0.75 | 0.33 |
| 7 | Banks O' Dee | +33% | 1.00 | 0.50 |
| 8 | Stranraer | +33% | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| 9 | Cumbernauld Colts | +33% | 1.00 | 0.50 |
| 10 | Montrose | +30% | 1.25 | 0.67 |
| 11 | East Kilbride | +27% | 2.60 | 1.50 |
| 12 | Spartans | +23% | 0.80 | 0.50 |
| 13 | Kelty Hearts | +20% | 1.00 | 0.67 |
| 14 | East Fife | +20% | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| 15 | Clachnacuddin | +20% | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| 16 | Clydebank | +14% | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| 17 | Clyde | +11% | 1.25 | 1.00 |
| 18 | Ross County | +9% | 3.00 | 2.50 |
| 19 | Annan Athletic | +9% | 0.60 | 0.50 |
| 20 | Berwick Rangers | +6% | 0.75 | 0.67 |
| 21 | Cowdenbeath | 0% | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| 22 | Airdrie United | 0% | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| 23 | Cove Rangers | 0% | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| 24 | Edinburgh City | 0% | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 25 | Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic | -25% | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| 26 | Hamilton Academical | -54% | 0.60 | 2.00 |
| 27 | Stirling Albion | -54% | 0.50 | 1.67 |
| 28 | Peterhead | -68% | 0.25 | 1.33 |
| 29 | Forfar Athletic | -100% | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| 30 | Gala Fairydean Rovers | -100% | 0.00 | 0.50 |
Challenge Cup (Scotland) — Home Goals Scored (2nd Half) Analysis
In the 2nd Half, Dumbarton has the biggest home scoring advantage in the Challenge Cup (Scotland), netting 1.50 goals/match at home versus 0.00 away — a Scoring Advantage of +100%. At the other end, Gala Fairydean Rovers shows the weakest home output in this period, with 0.00/match at home against 0.50 away (-100%). Second-half scoring advantage is particularly valuable for live betting and Over/Under markets in the final stages.
2nd Half — Home Defence (Conceded)
| # | Team | Defence Advantage | Home Conceded / match | Away Conceded / match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic | +67% | 0.40 | 2.00 |
| 2 | Elgin City | +60% | 0.25 | 1.00 |
| 3 | Dumbarton | +56% | 1.00 | 3.50 |
| 4 | Banks O' Dee | +50% | 0.50 | 1.50 |
| 5 | Berwick Rangers | +50% | 1.00 | 3.00 |
| 6 | Montrose | +45% | 0.50 | 1.33 |
| 7 | Fraserburgh | +23% | 1.25 | 2.00 |
| 8 | Stranraer | +23% | 1.25 | 2.00 |
| 9 | East Fife | +20% | 1.00 | 1.50 |
| 10 | Queen of the South | +14% | 0.50 | 0.67 |
| 11 | Cove Rangers | +14% | 0.25 | 0.33 |
| 12 | Peterhead | +14% | 0.50 | 0.67 |
| 13 | Annan Athletic | +11% | 0.40 | 0.50 |
| 14 | Gala Fairydean Rovers | +7% | 1.75 | 2.00 |
| 15 | Stirling Albion | +3% | 1.25 | 1.33 |
| 16 | Cumbernauld Colts | 0% | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| 17 | Clydebank | 0% | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 18 | Clachnacuddin | -8% | 1.75 | 1.50 |
| 19 | Ross County | -9% | 0.60 | 0.50 |
| 20 | East Kilbride | -9% | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| 21 | Spartans | -9% | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| 22 | Clyde | -14% | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| 23 | Edinburgh City | -17% | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| 24 | Forfar Athletic | -20% | 0.75 | 0.50 |
| 25 | Airdrie United | -23% | 0.80 | 0.50 |
| 26 | Alloa Athletic | -38% | 0.75 | 0.33 |
| 27 | Cowdenbeath | -50% | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| 28 | Kelty Hearts | -58% | 1.25 | 0.33 |
| 29 | Hamilton Academical | -100% | 0.40 | 0.00 |
| 30 | Formartine United | -100% | 1.00 | 0.00 |
Challenge Cup (Scotland) — Home Defence (2nd Half) Analysis
In the 2nd Half, Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic has the best home defensive record in the Challenge Cup (Scotland), conceding just 0.40 goals/match at home compared to 2.00 away — a Defence Advantage of +67%. Formartine United struggles most in this period at home, conceding 1.00/match at home versus 0.00 away (-100%). A high second-half home defence advantage is a strong signal for Under 1.5 2H and Clean Sheet in the second period.
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