Forfar Athletic vs Spartans: match statistics
Spartans are in significantly better form, sitting in 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 16 wins this season and an excellent run of 4 victories in their last 5 matches. The away team stands out with their offensive efficiency, scoring an average of 2.14 goals per away match with a 50% away win rate. Forfar Athletic, despite a decent home record (43% win rate in home matches), falls short in quality compared to their opponents – their home goal difference is only +3, while Spartans have +11 on the road. The xG stats also favor the visitors (1.37 vs 1.23), and their higher average possession (52% vs 48%) along with better shot conversion (22% vs 19%) confirm the advantage. Taking all factors into account, Spartans are the favorites in this encounter, although Forfar might leverage their home advantage to fight for a draw.
Forfar Athletic vs Spartans: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Forfar Athletic played against Spartans in League Two (Scotland). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Forfar Athletic has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Spartans has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Forfar Athletic scores 1.39 goals per game and allows 1.39. Spartans scores 1.69 and allows 1.10. Games in this league average 2.96 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 54% of Forfar Athletic's games and 55% of Spartans's. The Over 2.5 rates are 54% and 55%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Spartans has the higher season xG average, 1.34 to 1.15 per game. Forfar Athletic takes 8.0 shots per game, while Spartans takes 9.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Forfar Athletic leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.54 goals per game after halftime. Spartans leads at halftime in 38% and scores 0.93 after halftime.
When the teams score
Forfar Athletic's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (12 goals). For Spartans, it is minutes 31-45+ (13 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.96 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 1.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% 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 are in significantly better form, sitting in 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 16 wins this season and an excellent run of 4 victories in their last 5 matches. The away team stands out with their offensive efficiency, scoring an average of 2.14 goals per away match with a 50% away win rate. Forfar Athletic, despite a decent home record (43% win rate in home matches), falls short in quality compared to their opponents – their home goal difference is only +3, while Spartans have +11 on the road. The xG stats also favor the visitors (1.37 vs 1.23), and their higher average possession (52% vs 48%) along with better shot conversion (22% vs 19%) confirm the advantage. Taking all factors into account, Spartans are the favorites in this encounter, although Forfar might leverage their home advantage to fight for a draw.
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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
| Forfar Athletic | Spartans | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 49% | 56% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.32 |
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 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Forfar Athletic · 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 22% better for: goals scored per game.
1.39 goals / game - Forfar Athletic · 1.69 goals / game - Spartans
Spartans is 26% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.39 goals / game - Forfar Athletic · 1.1 goals / game - Spartans
Forfar Athletic scores in 71% of games (20 of 28 meczów), while Spartans keeps a clean sheet in 34% (10 of 29 meczów).
Spartans scores in 86% of games (25 of 29 meczów), while Forfar Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 29% (8 of 28 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 - Forfar Athletic
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.
Forfar Athletic is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.82 pts / game - Forfar Athletic · 1.55 pts / game - Spartans
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Forfar Athletic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 32%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
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 55%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
* 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 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (13 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). 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
Forfar Athletic
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
| Forfar Athletic | Liga | Spartans | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.79 | 2.96 | ▼ 2.79 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 54% | 64% | ▼ 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 54% | 57% | ▼ 55% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 29% | 21% | ▲ 34% |
| Goal before half-time | • 75% | 76% | ▼ 66% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 78% | • 79% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Forfar Athletic's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses against Spartans. Games average 1.33 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Forfar Athletic vs Spartans?
The League Two match finished Forfar Athletic 1:1 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 Forfar Athletic and Spartans?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Forfar Athletic won 0, Spartans won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Forfar Athletic vs Spartans?
Forfar Athletic score 1.39 goals per game on average and Spartans 1.69. The League Two average is 2.96 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 54% of Forfar Athletic's matches and 55% of Spartans's.
What form are Forfar Athletic and Spartans in?
Over the last 5 games Forfar Athletic have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Spartans 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Forfar Athletic vs Spartans?
The statistical background for Forfar Athletic vs Spartans — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.