Elgin City vs Spartans: match statistics
Spartans occupy the top spot in the table and demonstrate a decisive advantage in all key statistics. The visitors boast an impressive 64% win rate in away matches and a positive goal difference of +15 on the road, while Elgin City achieve only a 44% win rate at home with a goal difference of +3. Spartans score an average of 2.36 goals per away game and have not recorded a single match without scoring away from home (FTS% 0%), which contrasts with the defensive issues of the hosts, who concede an average of 1.33 goals in home matches. The form from the last five matches also speaks in favor of the visitors (2.0 points per game vs 0.8 points for Elgin City). Spartans' higher shot conversion rate (26% vs 18%) and better away form (wwwww in the last five away matches) point to a probable away win, although Elgin City's home experience could make the match more evenly contested than the statistics suggest.
Elgin City vs Spartans: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Elgin City played against Spartans in League Two (Scotland). The game was played on January 31, 2026. Final score: 3:3.
Recent form
Elgin City has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Spartans has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Elgin City scores 1.42 goals per game and allows 1.53. Spartans scores 1.71 and allows 1.10. Games in this league average 3.04 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 63% of Elgin City's games and 62% of Spartans's. The Over 2.5 rates are 53% and 52%, compared with league averages of 69% for BTTS and 59% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Elgin City has the higher season xG average, 1.40 to 1.30 per game. Elgin City takes 10.1 shots per game, while Spartans takes 8.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Elgin City leads at halftime in 21% of its games and scores 1.11 goals per game after halftime. Spartans leads at halftime in 38% and scores 0.86 after halftime.
When the teams score
Elgin City's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Spartans, it is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 3.04 goals. Both teams score in 69% of games, and 59% 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 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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 occupy the top spot in the table and demonstrate a decisive advantage in all key statistics. The visitors boast an impressive 64% win rate in away matches and a positive goal difference of +15 on the road, while Elgin City achieve only a 44% win rate at home with a goal difference of +3. Spartans score an average of 2.36 goals per away game and have not recorded a single match without scoring away from home (FTS% 0%), which contrasts with the defensive issues of the hosts, who concede an average of 1.33 goals in home matches. The form from the last five matches also speaks in favor of the visitors (2.0 points per game vs 0.8 points for Elgin City). Spartans' higher shot conversion rate (26% vs 18%) and better away form (wwwww in the last five away matches) point to a probable away win, although Elgin City's home experience could make the match more evenly contested than the statistics suggest.
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Game stats
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
| Elgin City | Spartans | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 49% | 57% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.34 |
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 500% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Elgin City · 2.4 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 20% better for: goals scored per game.
1.42 goals / game - Elgin City · 1.71 goals / game - Spartans
Spartans is 39% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.53 goals / game - Elgin City · 1.1 goals / game - Spartans
Elgin City scores in 79% of games (15 of 19 meczów), while Spartans keeps a clean sheet in 29% (6 of 21 meczów).
Spartans scores in 90% of games (19 of 21 meczów), while Elgin City keeps a clean sheet in 21% (4 of 19 meczów).
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 - Elgin City
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.
Spartans is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.05 pts / game - Elgin City · 1.57 pts / game - Spartans
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Elgin City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 26%. 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.
Spartans - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 57%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +5 |
* 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 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - 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
Elgin City
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
| Elgin City | Liga | Spartans | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.95 | 3.04 | ▼ 2.81 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 63% | 69% | ▼ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 53% | 59% | ▼ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 21% | 18% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 76% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 79% | ▲ 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Elgin City's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Spartans. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Elgin City vs Spartans?
The League Two match finished Elgin City 3:3 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 Elgin City and Spartans?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Elgin City won 0, Spartans won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Elgin City vs Spartans?
Elgin City score 1.42 goals per game on average and Spartans 1.71. The League Two average is 3.04 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 59% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Elgin City's matches and 62% of Spartans's.
What form are Elgin City and Spartans in?
Over the last 5 games Elgin City have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Spartans 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Elgin City vs Spartans?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Elgin City vs Spartans: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.