Spartans vs East Kilbride: match statistics
East Kilbride are the league leaders and are in better form than Spartans, both over the course of the season and in their last five matches. The visitors have a clear advantage in offensive efficiency, scoring an average of 2.27 goals per away game with a shot conversion rate of 23%, while the hosts average 1.27 goals per home game with only 13% conversion. East Kilbride also have a better goal difference away from home (+14) compared to Spartans' home goal difference (+6). The visitors' form in their last five matches (3 wins, 2 draws, 2.2 points per game) surpasses that of the hosts (3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss, 2 points per game). Although Spartans have a solid 60% win rate at home, East Kilbride also win 60% of their away matches, which, combined with their offensive strength and current form, makes them the favourite for this encounter.
Spartans vs East Kilbride: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Spartans played against East Kilbride in League Two (Scotland). The game was played on March 28, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Spartans has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. East Kilbride has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Spartans scores 1.67 goals per game and allows 1.10. East Kilbride scores 2.13 and allows 1.40. Games in this league average 2.97 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of Spartans's games and 67% of East Kilbride's. The Over 2.5 rates are 53% and 70%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 58% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
East Kilbride has the higher season xG average, 1.43 to 1.34 per game. Spartans takes 9.5 shots per game, while East Kilbride takes 10.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Spartans leads at halftime in 37% of its games and scores 0.90 goals per game after halftime. East Kilbride leads at halftime in 60% and scores 0.73 after halftime.
When the teams score
Spartans's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (13 goals). For East Kilbride, it is minutes 31-45+ (20 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.97 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games, and 58% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 3 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% 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
East Kilbride are the league leaders and are in better form than Spartans, both over the course of the season and in their last five matches. The visitors have a clear advantage in offensive efficiency, scoring an average of 2.27 goals per away game with a shot conversion rate of 23%, while the hosts average 1.27 goals per home game with only 13% conversion. East Kilbride also have a better goal difference away from home (+14) compared to Spartans' home goal difference (+6). The visitors' form in their last five matches (3 wins, 2 draws, 2.2 points per game) surpasses that of the hosts (3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss, 2 points per game). Although Spartans have a solid 60% win rate at home, East Kilbride also win 60% of their away matches, which, combined with their offensive strength and current form, makes them the favorite for this encounter.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The seasonal data strongly supports BTTS - Yes: Spartans have a 60% BTTS rate, while East Kilbride boasts a significant 73%, with average goals scored of 2.0 and 2.27 per match, respectively. Both defenses do not keep many clean sheets (27% and 20%), and the rate of matches without a scored goal is low (FTS 13% for the hosts and 7% for the visitors), which favors goals from both sides. The quality of chance creation metrics are also similar and positive for BTTS: xG for ~1.47 vs 1.39 and xG against ~1.16 vs 1.20 suggest each team should create scoring opportunities. In the last 5 matches, Spartans have a lower BTTS rate (40%), but East Kilbride has a very high one (80%) while also scoring an average of 2.4 goals, increasing the likelihood that the hosts will have to respond. High Over 2.5 rates (67% and 73%) and the league-wide BTTS average of 64% further strengthen the scenario of goals from both teams.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Seasonal data indicates a very high-scoring match profile: Spartans average 2.0 goals scored at home, while East Kilbride average 2.27 away, with respective concessions of 1.47 and 1.33. Over lines are strongly supported by frequency: Over 1.5 goals occurs in 100% of Spartans' matches and 93% of East Kilbride's, while Over 2.5 lands in 67% and 73% respectively. High BTTS rates (60% and 73%) and low CS rates (27% and 20%) suggest both teams regularly score and concede. This is confirmed by attacking metrics (approx. 10 shots and 5 shots on target per match) and very good conversion rates (19% and 23%). The expected goals model (xG_for approx. 1.4 vs xG_against approx. 1.2 for both sides) points to an expected goal sum of around 3.20, yielding the strongest signal for Over 1.5 goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
East Kilbride boasts a superior full-time profile (PPG 2.0 vs 1.8; win% 60% vs 53%) and a significantly stronger offense over the last 5 matches (2.4 goals scored vs Spartans' 1.2) with similarly low concession (both 1.0). Simultaneously, Spartans' first halves are statistically solid defensively (concededAVGHT 0.73; CS%HT 67%), which supports a half-time draw scenario despite both teams' high goal averages. The key factor is the visitors' potential after the break: East Kilbride has superior second-half scoring (scored_2hg_avg 0.93 vs 0.53) and a better performance in that phase (gd_2hg 6 vs -3). The xG data is similar (xG for 1.39–1.47; xG against 1.16–1.20), so the visitors' edge stems more from form and efficiency (shot conversion 23% vs 19%). Consequently, the data is most consistent with a pattern of an even first half, followed by East Kilbride's superior quality and form ultimately translating into victory in the closing stages.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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 | East Kilbride | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 55% | 51% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.41 |
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.
East Kilbride is 30% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Spartans · 2.6 pts / game - East Kilbride
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.
East Kilbride is 28% better for: goals scored per game.
1.67 goals / game - Spartans · 2.13 goals / game - East Kilbride
Spartans is 27% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.1 goals / game - Spartans · 1.4 goals / game - East Kilbride
Spartans scores in 87% of games (26 of 30 meczów), while East Kilbride keeps a clean sheet in 23% (7 of 30 meczów).
East Kilbride scores in 90% of games (27 of 30 meczów), while Spartans keeps a clean sheet in 33% (10 of 30 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 - East Kilbride
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.
East Kilbride is 26% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.53 pts / game - Spartans · 1.93 pts / game - East Kilbride
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Spartans - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 53%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
East Kilbride - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 60% of games and wins 57%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +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 (13 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (20 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
East Kilbride
* 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 | East Kilbride | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.77 | 2.97 | ▲ 3.53 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 57% | 64% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 53% | 58% | ▲ 70% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 21% | ▲ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 75% | ▲ 93% |
| Goal after half-time | • 77% | 78% | ▼ 73% |
^ 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 Spartans's perspective: 3 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against East Kilbride. Games average 4.33 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Spartans vs East Kilbride?
The League Two match finished Spartans 1:1 East Kilbride. 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 East Kilbride?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Spartans won 3, East Kilbride won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Spartans vs East Kilbride?
Spartans score 1.67 goals per game on average and East Kilbride 2.13. The League Two average is 2.97 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 58% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Spartans's matches and 67% of East Kilbride's.
What form are Spartans and East Kilbride in?
Over the last 5 games Spartans have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and East Kilbride 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Spartans vs East Kilbride?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Spartans vs East Kilbride: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.