Spartans vs Stirling Albion: match statistics
Spartans occupy a high 2nd position in the table and possess a solid home record with 50% of matches won at home and 50% clean sheets. The hosts present higher xG efficiency (1.3 vs 1.19) and better defense in home matches (averaging 1 goal conceded vs 1.58 for the visitors away). Stirling Albion has weaker away form with 42% losses and just 8% draws, indicating a tendency towards decisive results. The recent form of both teams is similar (1 point per match in the last 5 games); however, the home field advantage and better defensive and offensive statistics speak in favor of a Spartans victory. The visitors' higher shot conversion (19% vs 13%) could cause problems, but the overall advantage of the home side in key parameters gives them a real chance for three points.
Spartans vs Stirling Albion: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Spartans played against Stirling Albion in League Two (Scotland). The game was played on March 3, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Spartans has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Stirling Albion has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Spartans scores 1.76 goals per game and allows 1.12. Stirling Albion scores 1.27 and allows 1.62. Games in this league average 2.97 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Spartans's games and 62% of Stirling Albion's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 54%, compared with league averages of 65% 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. Spartans takes 9.5 shots per game, while Stirling Albion takes 8.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Spartans leads at halftime in 36% of its games and scores 0.96 goals per game after halftime. Stirling Albion leads at halftime in 27% and scores 0.77 after halftime.
When the teams score
Spartans's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). For Stirling Albion, it is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.97 goals. Both teams score in 65% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 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 occupy a high 2nd position in the table and possess a solid home record with 50% of matches won at home and 50% clean sheets. The hosts present higher xG efficiency (1.3 vs 1.19) and better defense in home matches (averaging 1 goal conceded vs 1.58 for the visitors away). Stirling Albion has weaker away form with 42% losses and just 8% draws, indicating a tendency towards decisive results. The recent form of both teams is similar (1 point per match in the last 5 games); however, the home field advantage and better defensive and offensive statistics speak in favor of a Spartans victory. The visitors' higher shot conversion (19% vs 13%) could cause problems, but the overall advantage of the home side in key parameters gives them a real chance for three points.
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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 | Stirling Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 54% | 50% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.30 |
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 60% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Spartans · 1 pts / game - Stirling Albion
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 39% better for: goals scored per game.
1.76 goals / game - Spartans · 1.27 goals / game - Stirling Albion
Spartans is 45% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.12 goals / game - Spartans · 1.62 goals / game - Stirling Albion
Spartans scores in 88% of games (22 of 25 meczów), while Stirling Albion keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 26 meczów).
Stirling Albion scores in 73% of games (19 of 26 meczów), while Spartans keeps a clean sheet in 32% (8 of 25 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 - Stirling Albion
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 37% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.48 pts / game - Spartans · 1.08 pts / game - Stirling Albion
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Spartans - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Stirling Albion - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 31%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -3 |
* 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 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Stirling Albion
* 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 | Stirling Albion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.88 | 2.97 | • 2.88 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 60% | 65% | ▼ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 56% | 57% | ▼ 54% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 32% | 21% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 68% | 76% | • 77% |
| Goal after half-time | • 80% | 79% | ▲ 92% |
^ 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 Spartans's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Stirling Albion. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Spartans vs Stirling Albion?
The League Two match finished Spartans 2:0 Stirling Albion. 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 Stirling Albion?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Spartans won 0, Stirling Albion won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Spartans vs Stirling Albion?
Spartans score 1.76 goals per game on average and Stirling Albion 1.27. The League Two average is 2.97 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Spartans's matches and 62% of Stirling Albion's.
What form are Spartans and Stirling Albion in?
Over the last 5 games Spartans have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Stirling Albion 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Spartans vs Stirling Albion?
The statistical background for Spartans vs Stirling Albion — 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.