Ross County v Aberdeen result
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Ross County 0–1 Aberdeen — Aberdeen won this Premiership match.
The result
Aberdeen won 1–0 at Global Energy Stadium in the Premiership on Saturday 31 August. Aberdeen have scored in at least 15 consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — Aberdeen: Kevin Nisbet (90+8’, assisted by Shayden Morris).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Ross County 0.00, Aberdeen 0.00, from 8 shots to 9 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
The bookings — Ross County: C. Randall (8’), K. Łopata (36’) and Ronan Hale (45+3’); Aberdeen: J. MacKenzie (41’).
What it changes
Ross County have scored 40 goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 15 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 40 games, ranked per game). Ross County have conceded 70 goals, the third-most of the 15 clubs.
Aberdeen have scored 48 goals, the eighth-most of the 15 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 38 games, ranked per game). Aberdeen have conceded 61 goals, the sixth-most of the 15 clubs.
Ross County are winless in their last five matches in all competitions. Aberdeen are unbeaten in at least their last 15 matches in all competitions. Aberdeen have kept a clean sheet in their last three matches in all competitions. Ross County have failed to score in their last three matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Dimitar Mitov (Aberdeen) 6.8, G. Shinnie (Aberdeen) 6.6 and A. Wright (Ross County) 5.6 led the match.
Head-to-head
Aberdeen are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Ross County, every meeting checked.
Next up
Ross County next host Peterhead on 7 November 2026.
Aberdeen next travel to Rangers on 31 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Ross County: Ross County v Peterhead, Saturday 7 November — the preview. Next for Aberdeen: Aberdeen v Hibernian, Saturday 7 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Ross County 0–1 Aberdeen · Premiership
- Venue: Global Energy Stadium · Dingwall
- Referee: E. Anderson
- Head-to-head (last 6): Ross County 0 · draws 1 · Aberdeen 5 · 3 goals/game
- Recent form: Ross County 1W 2D 2L · Aberdeen 5W 0D 0L
Ross County 0–1 Aberdeen (Premiership): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 8 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 25 August 2024. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Ross County for / against | Line | Aberdeen for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.38 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 2.88 for · 0.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 3.33 for · 6.33 against n 3 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 7 for · 6.67 against n 3 Last 5 |
| Shots | 10.67 for · 13.67 against n 3 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 14.67 for · 10.67 against n 3 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.33 for · 4.67 against n 3 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4 for · 3 against n 3 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 11.33 for · 9.33 against n 3 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 13.67 for · 12 against n 3 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2 for · 1 against n 3 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2 for · 2 against n 3 Last 5 |
Ross County
Ross County Defensive
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W. Nightingale n 8 | 86.5 | 1 | 0.3 | — |
| C. Randall n 8 | 88.1 | 0.9 | 0.6 | G. Shinnie |
| A. Wright n 3 | 90 | 0.7 | 0.3 | J. MacKenzie |
| R. Laidlaw n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.1 | — |
| G. Harmon n 8 | 76 | 0.9 | 0.7 | N. Devlin |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| A. Wright n 3 | 90 | 3.7 |
| W. Nightingale n 8 | 86.5 | 2.2 |
| C. Randall n 8 | 88.1 | 2 |
| R. Laidlaw n 8 | 90 | 0 |
| G. Harmon n 8 | 76 | 1.5 |
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Ross County Attacking
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Randall n 8 | 88.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| W. Nightingale n 8 | 86.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
| A. Wright n 3 | 90 | 0.3 | 0 |
| R. Laidlaw n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| G. Harmon n 8 | 76 | 0.7 | 0.4 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Laidlaw n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Wright n 3 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Randall n 8 | 88.1 | 0 | 0 |
| W. Nightingale n 8 | 86.5 | 0 | 0 |
| G. Harmon n 8 | 76 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
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Aberdeen
Aberdeen Defensive
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Shinnie n 8 | 72.4 | 2 | 3 | C. Randall |
| S. Rubežić n 8 | 81.5 | 1.2 | 1.2 | — |
| N. Devlin n 8 | 90 | 1.1 | 2 | G. Harmon |
| G. Molloy n 3 | 90 | 0.7 | 0.3 | — |
| J. MacKenzie n 8 | 84.9 | 0.5 | 0.8 | A. Wright |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. MacKenzie n 8 | 84.9 | 1.9 |
| G. Shinnie n 8 | 72.4 | 1.9 |
| G. Molloy n 3 | 90 | 1.7 |
| S. Rubežić n 8 | 81.5 | 1.4 |
| N. Devlin n 8 | 90 | 1.3 |
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Aberdeen Attacking
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Shinnie n 8 | 72.4 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| J. MacKenzie n 8 | 84.9 | 0.8 | 0 |
| N. Devlin n 8 | 90 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| S. Rubežić n 8 | 81.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| G. Molloy n 3 | 90 | 0.3 | 0 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Shinnie n 8 | 72.4 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| N. Devlin n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0 |
| J. MacKenzie n 8 | 84.9 | 0 | 0.1 |
| D. Mitov n 3 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| G. Molloy n 3 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
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Match Statistics & Details
| Ross County | Aberdeen | |
|---|---|---|
| 34% | Possession | 66% |
| 8 | Shots | 9 |
| 4 | Shots on target | 3 |
| 2 | Shots off target | 2 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 4 | Shots inside the box | 5 |
| 1 | Corners | 12 |
| 2 | Offsides | 3 |
| 11 | Fouls | 13 |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Saves | 4 |
| 262 | Passes | 494 |
| 58% | Pass accuracy | 80% |
Ross County Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Laidlaw | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| J. Brown | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 |
| A. Wright | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7.2 |
| R. Leak | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.3 |
| G. Harmon | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| C. Randall | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | Y | 6.9 |
| Joshua Nisbet | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| K. Łopata | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.9 |
| Ronan Hale | 80 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.3 |
| Aidan Denholm | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.6 |
| E. Brophy | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. White sub | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Victor Loturi sub | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Elijah Xavier Campbell sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| N. Chilvers sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Grieves sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
Aberdeen Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Mitov | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.5 |
| S. Rubežić | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| G. Molloy | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.6 |
| J. MacKenzie | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Y | 7 |
| G. Shinnie | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7.7 |
| S. Nilsen | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| N. Devlin | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| T. Keskinen | 72 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| P. Guèye | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.2 |
| E. Sokler | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. McGrath | 35 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| K. Nisbet sub | 55 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| V. Besuijen sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| S. Morris sub | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| P. Ambrose sub | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| J. Milne sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Ross County v Aberdeen — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2024-05-19 Ross County 2–2 Aberdeen
- 2024-03-30 Aberdeen 2–1 Ross County
- 2024-01-02 Ross County 0–3 Aberdeen
- 2023-09-27 Ross County 1–2 Aberdeen
- 2023-09-24 Aberdeen 4–0 Ross County
- 2023-04-14 Ross County 0–1 Aberdeen
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Ross County and Aberdeen?
- In their last 6 meetings, Ross County won 0, Aberdeen won 5 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Ross County and Aberdeen?
- Recent form — Ross County 1W 2D 2L; Aberdeen 5W 0D 0L.
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