Arbroath vs Dunfermline: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Arbroath vs Dunfermline: A Clash of Championship Proportions

The stage is set for a thrilling encounter between Arbroath and Dunfermline at Gayfield Park on Saturday, February 21,2026, with a kick-off time of 15:00 GMT. As the Championship battle heats up, the visitors are looking to assert their dominance and make a strong case for the three points.

Recent head-to-head results have been mixed, with both sides trading wins and draws. Notably, the most recent meeting between the two sides saw Arbroath emerge with a hard-foughtn 2-1 win over Dunfermline. However, this victory is likely to be an outlier as Dunfermline have largely been the better side in their previous match-ups.

Dunfermline's recent form has them looking a solid pick to take all three points from this fixture. Bookmakers put Dunfermline as marginal favourites and that assessment looks apt given the recent history between these two Championship challengers.

Given their performances in the build-up to this tie and over the course of the season so far, it's reasonable to foresee a low-scoring affair with both sides working hard to break each other down. The draw is an alluring option and one that could easily transpire given the evenly matched nature of these two outfits.

It will be intriguing to see how Arbroath approach this tie and whether they can use their home advantage to stifle the expected dominance of Dunfermline. With much at stake in the Championship and points being precious, a keenly contested match is anticipated.