EDINBURGH (Interstat) — Substitute Barry Cuddihy scored just four minutes after entering the match, sparking Clyde to a 2-0 victory over Edinburgh City in a Scottish League Two contest Saturday at Meadowbank Stadium.

The early second-half strike broke a deadlock in a match that statistical models had favored to be closely contested. Data firm Interstat’s pregame simulator had projected a 1-1 draw, while its ELO rating system gave Clyde a 57.6% probability to win.

Clyde, the visiting side, improved its League Two record to 1 win and 0 losses with the result, while handing Edinburgh City its first defeat in the competition, dropping its record to 0 wins and 1 loss. Across all competitions this season, Clyde is 1-0, and Edinburgh City is now 1-1.

The first half ended without a goal, but the match turned shortly after the restart. Cuddihy, brought on as a substitute at halftime, made an immediate impact by finding the net in the 49th minute. The goal was assisted by midfielder Dylan Williams.

Clyde goalkeeper Mark Weir played a key role in the second goal, recording a rare assist. His long distribution in the 71st minute found fellow substitute Scott Williamson, who doubled the lead. Williamson’s finish was set up by an additional pass from substitute Marley Redfern, who was also credited with an assist.

The match was a physical affair, with three yellow cards issued by the referee. Clyde’s Dylan Williams was booked in the 41st minute, followed by his teammate, goalkeeper Mark Weir, in the 64th minute. Clyde’s Marley Redfern received a yellow card in the 86th minute.

Edinburgh City, the home team, was unable to mount a sustained response to Clyde’s two goals and failed to score. The shutout was preserved by the Clyde defense and Weir in goal.

The loss sends Edinburgh City into a quick turnaround, as the club is scheduled to play again later Saturday against Airdrieonians at FC Edinburgh’s ground, an unusually swift fixture addition noted on the team’s schedule.

Clyde’s efficient performance, powered by contributions from its bench, secured three points on the road to open its League Two campaign. The team’s substitutes directly accounted for both goals and an assist, proving decisive in a match that was statistically forecast to be more even.