Elgin City vs Spartans: match statistics
Spartans occupy the top spot in the table and demonstrate a decisive advantage in all key statistics. The visitors boast an impressive 64% win rate in away matches and a positive goal difference of +15 on the road, while Elgin City achieve only a 44% win rate at home with a goal difference of +3. Spartans score an average of 2.36 goals per away game and have not recorded a single match without scoring away from home (FTS% 0%), which contrasts with the defensive issues of the hosts, who concede an average of 1.33 goals in home matches. The form from the last five matches also speaks in favor of the visitors (2.0 points per game vs 0.8 points for Elgin City). Spartans' higher shot conversion rate (26% vs 18%) and better away form (wwwww in the last five away matches) point to a probable away win, although Elgin City's home experience could make the match more evenly contested than the statistics suggest.
Elgin City vs Spartans: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Elgin City played Spartans in League Two (Scotland). The match was played on 31 January 2026. Final score: 3:3.
Current form
Elgin City: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match. Spartans: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Elgin City scores 1.42 and concedes 1.53 goals per match. Spartans scores 1.71 and concedes 1.10. League average: 3.04 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Elgin City 63%, Spartans 62%. Over 2.5: Elgin City 53%, Spartans 52%. League level: BTTS 69%, Over 2.5 59%.
xG, shots and style
Elgin City has higher xG: 1.40 vs 1.30. Elgin City: 10.1 shots per match, Spartans: 8.8.
Match halves
Elgin City: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 1.11. Spartans: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.86.
Goals by minute
Elgin City: 76-90+ (8 goals). Spartans: 31-45+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 3.04 goals per match, BTTS 69%, Over 2.5 59%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-2. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 50%.
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 top spot in the table and demonstrate a decisive advantage in all key statistics. The visitors boast an impressive 64% win rate in away matches and a positive goal difference of +15 on the road, while Elgin City achieve only a 44% win rate at home with a goal difference of +3. Spartans score an average of 2.36 goals per away game and have not recorded a single match without scoring away from home (FTS% 0%), which contrasts with the defensive issues of the hosts, who concede an average of 1.33 goals in home matches. The form from the last five matches also speaks in favor of the visitors (2.0 points per game vs 0.8 points for Elgin City). Spartans' higher shot conversion rate (26% vs 18%) and better away form (wwwww in the last five away matches) point to a probable away win, although Elgin City's home experience could make the match more evenly contested than the statistics suggest.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Elgin City | Spartans | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 49% | 57% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.34 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Spartans is 500% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / match - Elgin City · 2.4 pts / match - 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 20% better for: goals scored per match.
1.42 goals / match - Elgin City · 1.71 goals / match - Spartans
Spartans is 39% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.53 goals / match - Elgin City · 1.1 goals / match - Spartans
Elgin City scores in 79% of matches (15 of 19 matches), while Spartans keeps a clean sheet in 29% (6 of 21 matches).
Spartans scores in 90% of matches (19 of 21 matches), while Elgin City keeps a clean sheet in 21% (4 of 19 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Elgin City
Over / Under - Spartans
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.05 pts / match - Elgin City · 1.57 pts / match - Spartans
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Elgin City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 26%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Spartans - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 57%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +5 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Elgin City
Spartans
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Elgin City | Liga | Spartans | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.95 | 3.04 | ▼ 2.81 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 63% | 69% | ▼ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 53% | 59% | ▼ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 21% | 18% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 76% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 79% | ▲ 81% |
^ 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
Recent meetings (2): Elgin City 0 - 0 - 2 Spartans. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Elgin City vs Spartans?
The League Two match finished Elgin City 3:3 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 Elgin City and Spartans?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Elgin City won 0, Spartans won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Elgin City vs Spartans?
Elgin City score 1.42 goals per game on average and Spartans 1.71. The League Two average is 3.04 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 59% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Elgin City's matches and 62% of Spartans's.
What form are Elgin City and Spartans in?
Over the last 5 games Elgin City have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Spartans 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Elgin City vs Spartans?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Elgin City vs Spartans: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.