DUNFERMLINE, Scotland (Interstat) — Dunfermline Athletic and Arbroath played to a scoreless draw Friday at KDM Group East End Park, a result that left both sides frustrated after a combined two assists and several threatening moments produced no goals.

Arbroath forward Rory Macleod recorded an assist and was shown a yellow card in the 41st minute after a late challenge in midfield. Substitute Jack Wilkie also had an assist for the visitors and was cautioned in the 72nd minute for a similar infraction. Despite those creative contributions, neither team could finish, leaving the scoreboard untouched after 90 minutes.

The draw moved Dunfermline Athletic’s Scottish Championship record to 14 wins, 13 losses and 9 draws. Arbroath, which entered the match with a superior league mark, now stands at 16 wins, 10 losses and 13 draws. Across all competitions, Dunfermline Athletic holds an identical overall tally of 14 wins, 13 losses and 9 draws, while Arbroath improves to 20 wins, 13 losses and 15 draws.

Both teams entered the contest aiming to build on recent form. Arbroath had been involved in a string of tight results, including a 0-0 draw at Partick Thistle on April 25 and a 2-1 victory over Queen’s Park the previous day. Dunfermline Athletic had split its last two matches, losing 2-0 at Queen’s Park on April 25 before a 2-0 defeat to Saint Johnstone on April 21. The hosts had also played to a 2-2 draw at Airdrieonians on April 14 and a 0-2 loss to Partick Thistle on April 11.

Head-to-head, the teams had met twice earlier this season. Arbroath defeated Dunfermline Athletic 4-2 on Feb. 21, 2026, and 2-1 on Dec. 6, 2025. Dunfermline Athletic’s last win in the series came Sept. 13, 2025, a 5-0 rout at home.

Friday’s match saw few clear-cut chances amid a defensive struggle. Arbroath controlled possession for stretches but could not break through. Dunfermline Athletic threatened on counterattacks but also lacked precision in the final third. The two yellow cards were the only bookings in a contest that remained competitive but never heated.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Dunfermline Athletic 2, Arbroath 2. Interstat’s ELO system gave Dunfermline Athletic a 62.10 percent probability to win.