Arbroath vs Kelty Hearts: result 3-2 and analysis
Challenge CupRound of 32Kick-off on December 9, 2025 at 07:45 PM (UTC)Gayfield Park, Arbroath
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What was the result of Arbroath vs Kelty Hearts?
Arbroath won 3-2 on December 9, 2025.
Goalscorers
- 16′A. FergusonKelty Hearts
- 41′B. PatersonKelty Hearts
- 44′R. DowArbroath
- 84′A. PettiferArbroath
- 87′D. MebudeArbroath
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Arbroath have 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats; Kelty Hearts have 3, 4 and 8.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2025 | Dunfermline(away) | 2-1 | Championship |
| Nov 29, 2025 | East Fife(away) | 2-0 | FA Cup |
| Nov 22, 2025 | Raith Rovers(home) | 0-0 | Championship |
| Nov 15, 2025 | Ayr Utd(away) | 1-1 | Championship |
| Nov 8, 2025 | Morton(away) | 0-1 | Championship |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2025 | Montrose(home) | 0-3 | League One |
| Nov 29, 2025 | Brechin(home) | 2-0 | FA Cup |
| Nov 22, 2025 | Hamilton Academical(away) | 1-3 | League One |
| Nov 15, 2025 | Queen of the South(home) | 1-1 | League One |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Hearts U21(home) | 0-1 | Challenge Cup |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 5 meetings: 2 Arbroath wins, 1 draw, 2 Kelty Hearts wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2025 | Kelty Hearts 1-1 Arbroath | League One |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Arbroath 2-1 Kelty Hearts | League One |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Kelty Hearts 3-2 Arbroath | League One |
| Aug 17, 2024 | Arbroath 0-3 Kelty Hearts | League One |
| Jul 24, 2021 | Arbroath 3-2 Kelty Hearts | League Cup |
Last archived meeting: Kelty Hearts vs Arbroath on Mar 22, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Arbroath score 1.3 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Kelty Hearts score 1.1 and concede 2.0.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbroath | 1.3 | 1.1 | 4 | 7/15 | 7/15 |
| Kelty Hearts | 1.1 | 2.0 | 2 | 7/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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