Stranraer vs Spartans: match statistics
Spartans are showing significantly better form and statistics in away matches. The visitors are in 2nd place in the table with an impressive 58% win rate on the road, averaging 2.42 goals scored per game while conceding only 1.17. Furthermore, Spartans have not registered a single away match without scoring (FTS% 0%). Stranraer as hosts perform considerably worse – only an 18% win rate at home, a negative goal difference (-4), and a mere 9% clean sheets. The recent form of both teams (1 point per match) is similar; however, Spartans' qualitative advantage in away fixtures and their offensive efficiency (conversion rate 25% vs 11%) point towards an away victory.
Stranraer vs Spartans: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Stranraer played against Spartans in League Two (Scotland). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Stranraer has 1 win, 4 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Spartans has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Stranraer scores 1.30 goals per game and allows 1.22. Spartans scores 1.70 and allows 1.13. Games in this league average 3.01 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 65% of Stranraer's games and 61% of Spartans's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 52%, compared with league averages of 67% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Spartans has the higher season xG average, 1.33 to 1.25 per game. Stranraer takes 9.0 shots per game, while Spartans takes 9.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Stranraer leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.48 goals per game after halftime. Spartans leads at halftime in 35% and scores 0.87 after halftime.
When the teams score
Stranraer's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). For Spartans, it is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 3.01 goals. Both teams score in 67% 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, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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 showing significantly better form and statistics in away matches. The visitors are in 2nd place in the table with an impressive 58% win rate on the road, averaging 2.42 goals scored per game while conceding only 1.17. Furthermore, Spartans have not registered a single away match without scoring (FTS% 0%). Stranraer as hosts perform considerably worse – only an 18% win rate at home, a negative goal difference (-4), and a mere 9% clean sheets. The recent form of both teams (1 point per match) is similar; however, Spartans' qualitative advantage in away fixtures and their offensive efficiency (conversion rate 25% vs 11%) point towards an away victory.
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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
| Stranraer | Spartans | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 53% | 57% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 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 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Stranraer · 1.6 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 31% better for: goals scored per game.
1.3 goals / game - Stranraer · 1.7 goals / game - Spartans
Spartans is 8% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.22 goals / game - Stranraer · 1.13 goals / game - Spartans
Stranraer scores in 74% of games (17 of 23 meczów), while Spartans keeps a clean sheet in 30% (7 of 23 meczów).
Spartans scores in 87% of games (20 of 23 meczów), while Stranraer keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 23 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 - Stranraer
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Stranraer - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 30%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.4 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 35% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +4 |
* 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 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 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
Stranraer
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
| Stranraer | Liga | Spartans | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.52 | 3.01 | ▼ 2.83 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 65% | 67% | ▼ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 48% | 56% | ▼ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 19% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 76% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 79% | • 78% |
^ 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 Stranraer's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Spartans. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Stranraer vs Spartans?
The League Two match finished Stranraer 2:1 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 Stranraer and Spartans?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Stranraer won 1, Spartans won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Stranraer vs Spartans?
Stranraer score 1.30 goals per game on average and Spartans 1.70. The League Two average is 3.01 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 65% of Stranraer's matches and 61% of Spartans's.
What form are Stranraer and Spartans in?
Over the last 5 games Stranraer have a 1-4-0 record (1.40 points per game) and Spartans 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Stranraer vs Spartans?
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.