Jack Leitch scored inside two minutes as FC Edinburgh stunned strong favourites Alloa Athletic 2-0 in the League Cup, setting up a next-round trip to Ayr United on 18 July. The home side struck twice in the first half to take a commanding lead they never relinquished.
FC Edinburgh 2:0 Alloa Athletic — Match Report
First half2 - 0
- 35
- 38
Second half0 - 0
- 60
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of FC Edinburgh vs Alloa Athletic?
FC Edinburgh 2-0 Alloa Athletic (League Cup).
Who scored?
Jack Leitch (2', assist Cameron McKinley) for FC Edinburgh; Cameron McKinley (32', assist Jason Jarvis) for FC Edinburgh.
Were there any cards in FC Edinburgh vs Alloa Athletic?
Yellow cards: Cameron O'Donnell (Alloa Athletic); David Devine (Alloa Athletic); Jack Leitch (FC Edinburgh).
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Head to Head meetings
FC Edinburgh – Alloa Athletic
FC Edinburgh
Alloa Athletic
- 5
Victories
- 1
Draws
- 6
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  5 | 6  |
Scored goals | 22 | 24 |
Average per game | 1.83 | 2 |
The biggest victory | 3-0 | 2-5 |
Form
FC Edinburgh
- 5Matches
- 6Goals
- 1.2Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 1Draws
- 2Losses
Alloa Athletic
- 5Matches
- 4Goals
- 0.8Goal per game
- 1Wins
- 1Draws
- 3Losses
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 5.00 | 4.10 | 1.50 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Alloa Athletic
Alloa Athletic is the favourite in the CheckLive calculation: 55.9 vs 39.3 + 5.8 for home advantage = 45.1 for FC Edinburgh. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 63.9 vs 24.4). CheckLive signal strength 65/100.
Away win — Alloa Athletic1.50
High confidence65%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
35.8
54.9
CheckSkill
48.7
53.2
CheckMental
24.4
63.9
CheckLive total45.1 vs 55.9+10.8FC Edinburgh: 39.3 + 5.8 for home advantage = 45.1
More match signals
Over 3.579%2.63
Alloa Athletic (DNB)78%1.22
Alloa Athletic (−1)76%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in FC Edinburgh vs Alloa Athletic?
In the CheckLive calculation Alloa Athletic is the favourite: 55.9 vs 39.3 + 5.8 for home advantage = 45.1. Signal strength 65/100; it is not a win probability.
What is Alloa Athletic's main edge?
Alloa Athletic is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 63.9 vs 24.4 for FC Edinburgh. The overall rating gap is 10.8.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 2-3 (FC Edinburgh vs Alloa Athletic, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Head to Head meetings
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Victories
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Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 5.00 | 4.10 | 1.50 |