Spartans vs Stranraer: match statistics
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Spartans vs Stranraer: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Spartans plays Stranraer in League Two (Scotland). The game is scheduled for October 17, 2026. Venue: Ainslie Park Stadium.
Recent form
Spartans has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Stranraer has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Spartans scores 2.20 goals per game and allows 1.80. Stranraer scores 2.30 and allows 0.90. Games in this league average 3.46 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Spartans's games and 50% of Stranraer's. The Over 2.5 rates are 70% and 60%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 66% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Spartans has the higher season xG average, 1.39 to 1.38 per game. Spartans takes 9.8 shots per game, while Stranraer takes 10.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Spartans leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 1.60 goals per game after halftime. Stranraer leads at halftime in 50% and scores 1.20 after halftime.
When the teams score
Spartans's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). For Stranraer, it is minutes 61-75 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 3.46 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 66% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 5 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 4 away wins. Those games averaged 2.60 goals, with both teams scoring in 40% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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 | Stranraer | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 53% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.42 | 0.53 |
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.
Stranraer is 44% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Spartans · 2.6 pts / game - Stranraer
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.
Stranraer is 5% better for: goals scored per game.
2.2 goals / game - Spartans · 2.3 goals / game - Stranraer
Stranraer is 100% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.8 goals / game - Spartans · 0.9 goals / game - Stranraer
Spartans scores in 70% of games (7 of 10 games), while Stranraer keeps a clean sheet in 40% (4 of 10 games).
Stranraer scores in 80% of games (8 of 10 games), while Spartans keeps a clean sheet in 10% (1 of 10 games).
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 - Stranraer
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.
Stranraer is 125% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.8 pts / game - Spartans · 1.8 pts / game - Stranraer
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Spartans - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Stranraer - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +10 |
* 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 (11 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Stranraer
* 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 | Stranraer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 4.00 | 3.46 | ▼ 3.20 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 58% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 70% | 66% | ▼ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 10% | 22% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 90% | 84% | ▼ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 86% | ▼ 70% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Spartans's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses against Stranraer. Games average 2.60 goals, and both teams scored in 40% of them.
FAQ
When do Spartans and Stranraer play?
Spartans face Stranraer on October 17, 2026 in League Two at Ainslie Park Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Spartans and Stranraer?
In the last 5 head-to-head matches Spartans won 1, Stranraer won 4 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.60 goals, with both teams scoring in 40% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Spartans vs Stranraer?
Spartans score 2.20 goals per game on average and Stranraer 2.30. The League Two average is 3.46 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Spartans's matches and 50% of Stranraer's.
What form are Spartans and Stranraer in?
Over the last 5 games Spartans have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Stranraer 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Spartans vs Stranraer?
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.