Dumbarton vs Spartans: match statistics
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Dumbarton vs Spartans: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Dumbarton plays Spartans in League Two (Scotland). The game is scheduled for September 19, 2026.
Recent form
Dumbarton has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Spartans has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Dumbarton scores 0.71 goals per game and allows 2.00. Spartans scores 2.71 and allows 1.71. Games in this league average 3.51 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 43% of Dumbarton's games and 71% of Spartans's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 71%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 66% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Spartans has the higher season xG average, 1.34 to 1.09 per game. Dumbarton takes 7.6 shots per game, while Spartans takes 9.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Dumbarton leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.29 goals per game after halftime. Spartans leads at halftime in 29% and scores 2.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Dumbarton's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). For Spartans, it is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 3.51 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 66% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.75 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Dumbarton | Spartans | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 47% | 55% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.20 | 0.54 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Spartans is 167% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Dumbarton · 1.6 pts / game - Spartans
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Spartans is 282% better for: goals scored per game.
0.71 goals / game - Dumbarton · 2.71 goals / game - Spartans
Spartans is 17% better for: goals allowed per game.
2 goals / game - Dumbarton · 1.71 goals / game - Spartans
Dumbarton scores in 57% of games (4 of 7 games), while Spartans keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 games).
Spartans scores in 86% of games (6 of 7 games), while Dumbarton keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Dumbarton
Over / Under - Spartans
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Dumbarton is 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.14 pts / game - Dumbarton · 1 pts / game - Spartans
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Dumbarton - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Spartans - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +10 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Dumbarton
Spartans
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Dumbarton | Liga | Spartans | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.71 | 3.51 | ▲ 4.43 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 54% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 57% | 66% | ▲ 71% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 23% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 71% | 83% | ▲ 86% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 89% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Dumbarton's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Spartans. Games average 2.75 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Dumbarton and Spartans play?
Dumbarton face Spartans on September 19, 2026 in League Two. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Dumbarton and Spartans?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Dumbarton won 2, Spartans won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.75 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Dumbarton vs Spartans?
Dumbarton score 0.71 goals per game on average and Spartans 2.71. The League Two average is 3.51 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Dumbarton's matches and 71% of Spartans's.
What form are Dumbarton and Spartans in?
Over the last 5 games Dumbarton have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Spartans 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Dumbarton vs Spartans?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Dumbarton vs Spartans: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.