Scotland - League TwoData current as of September 12, 2026

East Kilbride vs Spartans: match statistics

East Kilbride crest
East Kilbride
0 : 6half-time 0:3
Spartans crest
Spartans
130%(2.25)
X25%(3.30)
245%(2.62)

Spartans, as the league leaders, show a clear advantage, especially in away matches where they achieve a 60% win rate and an impressive 100% scoring rate (0% FTS%). Their away goal difference (+9) significantly surpasses the hosts (+6 at home), and an average of 2 goals per away match plus higher shot efficiency (21% vs 18%) confirm the team's offensive strength. East Kilbride is going through a weaker period with only 0.8 points per match in the last five games and three defeats during this time, contrasting with Spartans' more solid form (1.4 PPG). Additionally, the hosts concede an average of 1.2 goals in home matches, while Spartans concede only 1.1 goals away with better xG metrics. Considering the table position, current form, and direct statistics, Spartans have a real chance of taking three points, although East Kilbride's home ground could make the match competitive.

East Kilbride vs Spartans: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

East Kilbride played against Spartans in League Two (Scotland). The game was played on January 27, 2026. Final score: 0:6.

Recent form

East Kilbride has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Spartans has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.

Scoring records

East Kilbride scores 1.80 goals per game and allows 1.35. Spartans scores 1.50 and allows 1.15. Games in this league average 3.01 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 65% of East Kilbride's games and 65% of Spartans's. The Over 2.5 rates are 65% and 50%, compared with league averages of 69% for BTTS and 58% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

East Kilbride has the higher season xG average, 1.36 to 1.30 per game. East Kilbride takes 9.6 shots per game, while Spartans takes 8.8.

First-half and second-half trends

East Kilbride leads at halftime in 55% of its games and scores 0.55 goals per game after halftime. Spartans leads at halftime in 35% and scores 0.75 after halftime.

When the teams score

East Kilbride's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). For Spartans, it is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

League Two games average 3.01 goals. Both teams score in 69% of games, and 58% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

Spartans, as the league leaders, show a clear advantage, especially in away matches where they achieve a 60% win rate and an impressive 100% scoring rate (0% FTS%). Their away goal difference (+9) significantly surpasses the hosts (+6 at home), and an average of 2 goals per away match plus higher shot efficiency (21% vs 18%) confirm the team's offensive strength. East Kilbride is going through a weaker period with only 0.8 points per match in the last five games and three defeats during this time, contrasting with Spartans' more solid form (1.4 PPG). Additionally, the hosts concede an average of 1.2 goals in home matches, while Spartans concede only 1.1 goals away with better xG metrics. Considering the table position, current form, and direct statistics, Spartans have a real chance of taking three points, although East Kilbride's home ground could make the match competitive.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

0 : 3
First half
0 : 3
Second half

Game stats

52Possession (%)48
East KilbrideSpartans
3Shots7
East KilbrideSpartans
3Shots on target7
East KilbrideSpartans
0.72xG1.3
East KilbrideSpartans
2Corners4
East KilbrideSpartans
43Dangerous attacks51
East KilbrideSpartans
13Fouls7
East KilbrideSpartans
3Cards3
East KilbrideSpartans

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

East KilbrideSpartans
1.8Goals scored / game1.5
East KilbrideSpartans
1.35Goals allowed / game1.15
East KilbrideSpartans
54%Average possession52%
East KilbrideSpartans
4.65Shots on target / game4.9
East KilbrideSpartans

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

9.6Shots per game8.85
East KilbrideSpartans
4.65Shots on target4.9
East KilbrideSpartans
18.8%Shot conversion16.9%
East KilbrideSpartans
54%Possession52%
East KilbrideSpartans
1.36xG for1.3
East KilbrideSpartans
1.23xG against0.98
East KilbrideSpartans

Shooting quality

East Kilbride: Efficient finishingSpartans: Efficient finishing
East KilbrideSpartans
Accuracy (shots on target)48%55%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.140.15
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.390.31

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Spartans is 150% better for: last-5 form.

0.8 pts / game - East Kilbride · 2 pts / game - Spartans

East Kilbride
LLDWL
Season result split
45% W25% D30% L
Season (W-D-L)
9-5-6
1.60 pts / game · goal difference +9
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-1-3
0.80 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
4-3-3
Last 5 at home
1-2-2
WDLDL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.8Goals conceded: 1.8xG: 1.23Opponent xG: 1.16BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 40%
Spartans
DWWWL
Season result split
55% W20% D25% L
Season (W-D-L)
11-4-5
1.85 pts / game · goal difference +7
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
6-3-1
Last 5 away
1-3-1
DDDWL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.6Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.26Opponent xG: 0.94BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 40%

Goalshow 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.

East Kilbride is 20% better for: goals scored per game.

1.8 goals / game - East Kilbride · 1.5 goals / game - Spartans

Spartans is 17% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.35 goals / game - East Kilbride · 1.15 goals / game - Spartans

East Kilbride scoring profile: very strong

East Kilbride scores in 90% of games (18 of 20 meczów), while Spartans keeps a clean sheet in 25% (5 of 20 meczów).

Spartans scoring profile: very strong

Spartans scores in 90% of games (18 of 20 meczów), while East Kilbride keeps a clean sheet in 25% (5 of 20 meczów).

36Goals scored (season)30
East KilbrideSpartans
27Goals conceded (season)23
East KilbrideSpartans
3.15Average goals per game2.65
East KilbrideSpartans
4Goals scored (last 5)8
East KilbrideSpartans
9Goals conceded (last 5)4
East KilbrideSpartans

How often they score at least...

90%1 goal90%
East KilbrideSpartans
50%2 goals40%
East KilbrideSpartans
30%3 goals20%
East KilbrideSpartans
5%4 goals0%
East KilbrideSpartans

How often they concede at least...

75%1 goal75%
East KilbrideSpartans
45%2 goals25%
East KilbrideSpartans
15%3 goals10%
East KilbrideSpartans
0%4 goals5%
East KilbrideSpartans

* 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.

69%
League average

Goal patterns

30%BTTS at half-time30%
East KilbrideSpartans
0%BTTS in both halves5%
East KilbrideSpartans
20%Scored in both halves20%
East KilbrideSpartans

BTTS and goal count

50%Min. 3 goals and BTTS45%
East KilbrideSpartans
15%Min. 3 goals without BTTS5%
East KilbrideSpartans
60%BTTS - last 560%
East KilbrideSpartans

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.

1st half

90%Min. 1 goal before half-time65%
East KilbrideSpartans
65%Min. 2 goals before half-time50%
East KilbrideSpartans
40%Min. 3 goals before half-time25%
East KilbrideSpartans

2nd half

70%Min. 1 goal after half-time80%
East KilbrideSpartans
20%Min. 2 goals after half-time25%
East KilbrideSpartans
15%Min. 3 goals after half-time10%
East KilbrideSpartans

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

East Kilbride is 20% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.8 pts / game - East Kilbride · 1.5 pts / game - Spartans

East Kilbride - half-time state
55% leading15% draw30% trailing
Spartans - half-time state
35% leading45% draw20% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.8Points per game (1st half)1.5
East KilbrideSpartans
1.25Goals scored (1st half)0.75
East KilbrideSpartans
0.8Goals conceded (1st half)0.75
East KilbrideSpartans
2.05Average goals (1st half)1.5
East KilbrideSpartans
55%Clean sheet before half-time50%
East KilbrideSpartans
25%No goal before half-time55%
East KilbrideSpartans

After half-time (2nd half)

1.2Points per game (2nd half)1.8
East KilbrideSpartans
0.55Goals scored (2nd half)0.75
East KilbrideSpartans
0.55Goals conceded (2nd half)0.4
East KilbrideSpartans
1.1Average goals (2nd half)1.15
East KilbrideSpartans
50%Clean sheet after half-time65%
East KilbrideSpartans
65%No goal after half-time35%
East KilbrideSpartans

East Kilbride - second-half results

30% W30% D40% L
36
Half-time points
25
Half-time goals
+9
Goal difference (1st half)
24
Second-half points
0
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.80
PPG before half-time
Lead holding82%

Leads at halftime in 55% of games and wins 45%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.

Defense after halftime-0.3

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Spartans - second-half results

50% W30% D20% L
30
Half-time points
15
Half-time goals
0
Goal difference (1st half)
36
Second-half points
+7
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.50
PPG before half-time
Lead holding157%

Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 55%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.3

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

East Kilbride - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.200.40
Goals scored / game0.80.0
Goals allowed / game1.20.6
Average goals per game2.00.6
1 goal100%60%
2 goals80%0%
3 goals20%0%
Clean sheet40%40%
No goal40%100%
Goal difference-2-3
Half-time: 40% leading - 0% draw - 60% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 40% draw - 60% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 4
Spartans - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.802.00
Goals scored / game0.61.0
Goals allowed / game0.20.6
Average goals per game0.81.6
1 goal40%100%
2 goals20%40%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet80%60%
No goal60%0%
Goal difference+2+2
Half-time: 40% leading - 60% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 20% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 3

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

East Kilbride
ScoredConceded
7
6
0-15
7
5
16-30
11
5
31-45
3
3
46-60
3
3
61-75
5
5
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

Spartans
ScoredConceded
2
3
0-15
5
5
16-30
8
7
31-45
5
4
46-60
3
2
61-75
7
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.90
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.5 : 1.4
Estimated goal split
home : away
96%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
65%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+21%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
81%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
1%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 100 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

East Kilbride

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.13
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.32
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-6.4 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.44
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.12
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
128%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
84%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.80
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.7
Late goals
14% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 19% come in the first quarter-hour.
14%

Spartans

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.32
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.03
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-0.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.20
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.17
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
94%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
82%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.15
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
23% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 7% come in the first quarter-hour.
23%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).

Teams vs league

East KilbrideLigaSpartans
Average goals per game 3.153.01 2.65
Both teams scored 65%69% 65%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 65%58% 50%
Clean sheets 25%18% 25%
Goal before half-time 90%76% 65%
Goal after half-time 70%79% 80%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

3.01
Average goals per game
69%
Both teams scored
58%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
18%
Clean sheets
1.41
Home goals / game
1.60
Away goals / game
+-12%
Home attack advantage
+-13%
Home defensive advantage
+-8%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
76%
1 goal
45%
2 goals
22%
3 goals
7%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
79%
1 goal
43%
2 goals
20%
3 goals
9%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. SpartansGoalJamie DishingtonAssist: Bradley Whyte
  2. SpartansGoalMark Stowe
  3. East KilbrideYellow cardLewis Spence
  4. SpartansYellow cardEthan Drysdale
  5. SpartansGoalMark StoweAssist: Mark McNulty
  6. East KilbrideSubstitutionOn: Keir FosterOff: Lewis Dobbie
  7. East KilbrideYellow cardJoão Baldé
  8. SpartansYellow cardJordan Tapping
  9. SpartansYellow cardMark McNulty
  10. SpartansGoalMark McNultyAssist: Mark Stowe
  11. East KilbrideSubstitutionOn: Connor YoungOff: Cameron Elliott
  12. East KilbrideSubstitutionOn: Sean FaganOff: Jordan McGregor
  13. SpartansGoalJamie DishingtonAssist: Paul Watson
  14. East KilbrideYellow cardSean Fagan
  15. SpartansGoalCameron Russell

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Referee context

See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.

Lewis HogarthMatches officiated: 9
7Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 256%Home wins11%Draws33%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from East Kilbride's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Spartans. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.

Spartans FC
2 : 1
East Kilbride FC
East Kilbride FC
1 : 3
Spartans FC

FAQ

What was the result of East Kilbride vs Spartans?

The League Two match finished East Kilbride 0:6 Spartans. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between East Kilbride and Spartans?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches East Kilbride won 0, Spartans won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before East Kilbride vs Spartans?

East Kilbride score 1.80 goals per game on average and Spartans 1.50. The League Two average is 3.01 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 58% of games. Both teams score in 65% of East Kilbride's matches and 65% of Spartans's.

What form are East Kilbride and Spartans in?

Over the last 5 games East Kilbride have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Spartans 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for East Kilbride vs Spartans?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for East Kilbride vs Spartans: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.