Forfar Athletic vs Spartans: match statistics
Spartans are in significantly better form, sitting in 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 16 wins this season and an excellent run of 4 victories in their last 5 matches. The away team stands out with their offensive efficiency, scoring an average of 2.14 goals per away match with a 50% away win rate. Forfar Athletic, despite a decent home record (43% win rate in home matches), falls short in quality compared to their opponents – their home goal difference is only +3, while Spartans have +11 on the road. The xG stats also favor the visitors (1.37 vs 1.23), and their higher average possession (52% vs 48%) along with better shot conversion (22% vs 19%) confirm the advantage. Taking all factors into account, Spartans are the favorites in this encounter, although Forfar might leverage their home advantage to fight for a draw.
Forfar Athletic vs Spartans: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Forfar Athletic played Spartans in League Two (Scotland). The match was played on 21 March 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Forfar Athletic: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Spartans: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Forfar Athletic scores 1.39 and concedes 1.39 goals per match. Spartans scores 1.69 and concedes 1.10. League average: 2.96 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Forfar Athletic 54%, Spartans 55%. Over 2.5: Forfar Athletic 54%, Spartans 55%. League level: BTTS 64%, Over 2.5 57%.
xG, shots and style
Spartans has higher xG: 1.34 vs 1.15. Forfar Athletic: 8.0 shots per match, Spartans: 9.6.
Match halves
Forfar Athletic: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.54. Spartans: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.93.
Goals by minute
Forfar Athletic: 31-45+ (12 goals). Spartans: 31-45+ (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.96 goals per match, BTTS 64%, Over 2.5 57%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-2. Average goals 1.33, BTTS 33%.
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 in significantly better form, sitting in 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 16 wins this season and an excellent run of 4 victories in their last 5 matches. The away team stands out with their offensive efficiency, scoring an average of 2.14 goals per away match with a 50% away win rate. Forfar Athletic, despite a decent home record (43% win rate in home matches), falls short in quality compared to their opponents – their home goal difference is only +3, while Spartans have +11 on the road. The xG stats also favor the visitors (1.37 vs 1.23), and their higher average possession (52% vs 48%) along with better shot conversion (22% vs 19%) confirm the advantage. Taking all factors into account, Spartans are the favorites in this encounter, although Forfar might leverage their home advantage to fight for a draw.
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
| Forfar Athletic | Spartans | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 49% | 56% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Spartans is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Forfar Athletic · 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 22% better for: goals scored per match.
1.39 goals / match - Forfar Athletic · 1.69 goals / match - Spartans
Spartans is 26% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.39 goals / match - Forfar Athletic · 1.1 goals / match - Spartans
Forfar Athletic scores in 71% of matches (20 of 28 matches), while Spartans keeps a clean sheet in 34% (10 of 29 matches).
Spartans scores in 86% of matches (25 of 29 matches), while Forfar Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 29% (8 of 28 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 - Forfar Athletic
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.
Forfar Athletic is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.82 pts / match - Forfar Athletic · 1.55 pts / match - Spartans
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Forfar Athletic - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 32%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
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 55%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
* 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 31-45 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (13 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Forfar Athletic
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
| Forfar Athletic | Liga | Spartans | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.79 | 2.96 | ▼ 2.79 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 54% | 64% | ▼ 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 54% | 57% | ▼ 55% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 29% | 21% | ▲ 34% |
| Goal before half-time | • 75% | 76% | ▼ 66% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 78% | • 79% |
^ 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
Recent meetings (3): Forfar Athletic 0 - 1 - 2 Spartans. Average goals 1.33, both teams scored in 33% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Forfar Athletic vs Spartans?
The League Two match finished Forfar Athletic 1:1 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 Forfar Athletic and Spartans?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Forfar Athletic won 0, Spartans won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Forfar Athletic vs Spartans?
Forfar Athletic score 1.39 goals per game on average and Spartans 1.69. The League Two average is 2.96 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 54% of Forfar Athletic's matches and 55% of Spartans's.
What form are Forfar Athletic and Spartans in?
Over the last 5 games Forfar Athletic have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Spartans 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Forfar Athletic vs Spartans?
The statistical background for Forfar Athletic vs Spartans — 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.