Owen Stirton scored twice as Ayr United thumped Alloa Athletic 4-1 in the League Cup, a result that sends the Honest Men through with a commanding performance from their young forward. Alloa were expected to be strong favourites, but Ayr tore up the script inside the opening 37 minutes.
Ayr United vs Alloa Athletic
First half3 - 0
- 14
- 17
- 33
- 37
Second half1 - 1
- 59
- 65
- 68A. Pettifer
- 84
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Ayr United vs Alloa Athletic?
Ayr United 4-1 Alloa Athletic (League Cup).
Who scored?
Owen Stirton (14') for Ayr United; Kieran Shanks (17') for Ayr United; Owen Stirton (37') for Ayr United; Cameron O'Donnell (59') for Alloa Athletic; Jamie Murphy (84') for Ayr United.
Was Ayr United's win deserved?
Yes — Ayr United were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Ayr United vs Alloa Athletic?
Yellow cards: Joe Ellison (Alloa Athletic).
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Head to Head meetings
Ayr United – Alloa Athletic
Ayr United
Alloa Athletic
- 2
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  2 | 0  |
Scored goals | 10 | 1 |
Average per game | 5 | 0.5 |
The biggest victory | 6-0 | 0 |
Form
Ayr United
- 5Matches
- 8Goals
- 1.6Goal per game
- 3Wins
- 1Draws
- 1Losses
Alloa Athletic
- 5Matches
- 4Goals
- 0.8Goal per game
- 1Wins
- 1Draws
- 3Losses
Best statistical picks
Ayr United – Alloa Athletic
Recent form favours Ayr United to win
Ayr United opened the score in 5 of the last 6 matches
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.42 | 4.10 | 5.75 |
◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — Alloa Athletic
Alloa Athletic is a slight favourite in the CheckLive calculation: 53 vs 48.1 for Ayr United. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 56.7 vs 30.8). CheckLive signal strength 57/100.
Over 3.52.50
Medium confidence73%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
38.5
51.4
CheckSkill
50.3
52.6
CheckMental
30.8
56.7
CheckLive total48.1 vs 53+4.9
More match signals
Over 4.571%4.33
Both teams to score — Yes68%1.75
Away win — Alloa Athletic59%5.75
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Ayr United vs Alloa Athletic?
In the CheckLive calculation Alloa Athletic is the favourite: 53 vs 48.1. Signal strength 57/100; it is not a win probability.
What is Alloa Athletic's main edge?
Alloa Athletic is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 56.7 vs 30.8 for Ayr United. The overall rating gap is 4.9.
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 (Ayr United vs Alloa Athletic, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.42 | 4.10 | 5.75 |