Spartans vs Annan Athletic: match statistics
Spartans occupy the second position in the table and despite weaker form in the last five matches (1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses), they possess a solid home record with 45% of matches won at home. Annan Athletic presents very weak away form with only 15% victories away and as many as 54% losses, earning only 4 points in the last five matches. The hosts have an advantage in expected goals (xG 1.29 vs 1.1) and a better chance conversion rate, and also keep a clean sheet in 45% of home matches. Annan Athletic fails to score goals in 54% of away matches, which given Spartans' decent defense could be key. Considering all statistics, Spartans are the favorite for this meeting, though weaker recent form may mean the victory will not be easy.
Spartans vs Annan Athletic: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Spartans played against Annan Athletic in League Two (Scotland). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 4:0.
Recent form
Spartans has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Annan Athletic has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Spartans scores 1.67 goals per game and allows 1.17. Annan Athletic scores 1.24 and allows 1.60. Games in this league average 2.98 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 63% of Spartans's games and 60% of Annan Athletic's. The Over 2.5 rates are 54% and 48%, compared with league averages of 65% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Spartans has the higher season xG average, 1.33 to 1.20 per game. Spartans takes 9.3 shots per game, while Annan Athletic takes 8.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Spartans leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.88 goals per game after halftime. Annan Athletic leads at halftime in 20% and scores 0.76 after halftime.
When the teams score
Spartans's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). For Annan Athletic, it is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.98 goals. Both teams score in 65% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.50 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 second position in the table and despite weaker form in the last five matches (1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses), they possess a solid home record with 45% of matches won at home. Annan Athletic presents very weak away form with only 15% victories away and as many as 54% losses, earning only 4 points in the last five matches. The hosts have an advantage in expected goals (xG 1.29 vs 1.1) and a better chance conversion rate, and also keep a clean sheet in 45% of home matches. Annan Athletic fails to score goals in 54% of away matches, which given Spartans' decent defense could be key. Considering all statistics, Spartans are the favorite for this meeting, though weaker recent form may mean the victory will not be easy.
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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
| Spartans | Annan Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 54% | 46% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.33 |
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 25% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Spartans · 0.8 pts / game - Annan Athletic
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 35% better for: goals scored per game.
1.67 goals / game - Spartans · 1.24 goals / game - Annan Athletic
Spartans is 37% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.17 goals / game - Spartans · 1.6 goals / game - Annan Athletic
Spartans scores in 88% of games (21 of 24 meczów), while Annan Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 16% (4 of 25 meczów).
Annan Athletic scores in 68% of games (17 of 25 meczów), while Spartans keeps a clean sheet in 29% (7 of 24 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 - Spartans
Over / Under - Annan Athletic
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 48% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.42 pts / game - Spartans · 0.96 pts / game - Annan Athletic
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Spartans - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Annan Athletic - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 24%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | 0 |
* 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - 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
Spartans
Annan Athletic
* 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
| Spartans | Liga | Annan Athletic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.83 | 2.98 | ▼ 2.84 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 63% | 65% | ▼ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 54% | 56% | ▼ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 29% | 21% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 76% | ▼ 72% |
| Goal after half-time | • 79% | 79% | ▼ 76% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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 Spartans's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Annan Athletic. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Spartans vs Annan Athletic?
The League Two match finished Spartans 4:0 Annan Athletic. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Spartans and Annan Athletic?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Spartans won 1, Annan Athletic won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Spartans vs Annan Athletic?
Spartans score 1.67 goals per game on average and Annan Athletic 1.24. The League Two average is 2.98 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Spartans's matches and 60% of Annan Athletic's.
What form are Spartans and Annan Athletic in?
Over the last 5 games Spartans have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Annan Athletic 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Spartans vs Annan Athletic?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.