Arniston Rangers FC 3, Edinburgh South 1

EDINBURGH (Interstat) — In a stunning reversal of pregame projections, Arniston Rangers delivered a commanding 3-1 victory over Edinburgh South in the South Challenge Cup on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Paties Road Stadium. The result defied both statistical models and expectations. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a narrow 1-0 win for Arniston Rangers, while its ELO rating system gave Edinburgh South a 61.7 percent probability of victory. Instead, the visiting Rangers seized control late in the first half and never relinquished it, opening their cup campaign with a decisive performance. The match remained tense and goalless until the 38th… Read more...