Spartans vs Annan Athletic: match statistics
Spartans occupy the second position in the table and despite weaker form in the last five matches (1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses), they possess a solid home record with 45% of matches won at home. Annan Athletic presents very weak away form with only 15% victories away and as many as 54% losses, earning only 4 points in the last five matches. The hosts have an advantage in expected goals (xG 1.29 vs 1.1) and a better chance conversion rate, and also keep a clean sheet in 45% of home matches. Annan Athletic fails to score goals in 54% of away matches, which given Spartans' decent defense could be key. Considering all statistics, Spartans are the favorite for this meeting, though weaker recent form may mean the victory will not be easy.
Spartans vs Annan Athletic: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Spartans played Annan Athletic in League Two (Scotland). The match was played on 28 February 2026. Final score: 4:0.
Current form
Spartans: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Annan Athletic: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Spartans scores 1.67 and concedes 1.17 goals per match. Annan Athletic scores 1.24 and concedes 1.60. League average: 2.98 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Spartans 63%, Annan Athletic 60%. Over 2.5: Spartans 54%, Annan Athletic 48%. League level: BTTS 65%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Spartans has higher xG: 1.33 vs 1.20. Spartans: 9.3 shots per match, Annan Athletic: 8.2.
Match halves
Spartans: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.88. Annan Athletic: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.76.
Goals by minute
Spartans: 31-45+ (10 goals). Annan Athletic: 76-90+ (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.98 goals per match, BTTS 65%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-0. Average goals 1.50, 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 second position in the table and despite weaker form in the last five matches (1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses), they possess a solid home record with 45% of matches won at home. Annan Athletic presents very weak away form with only 15% victories away and as many as 54% losses, earning only 4 points in the last five matches. The hosts have an advantage in expected goals (xG 1.29 vs 1.1) and a better chance conversion rate, and also keep a clean sheet in 45% of home matches. Annan Athletic fails to score goals in 54% of away matches, which given Spartans' decent defense could be key. Considering all statistics, Spartans are the favorite for this meeting, though weaker recent form may mean the victory will not be easy.
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
| Spartans | Annan Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 54% | 46% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.33 |
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 25% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Spartans · 0.8 pts / match - Annan Athletic
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 35% better for: goals scored per match.
1.67 goals / match - Spartans · 1.24 goals / match - Annan Athletic
Spartans is 37% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.17 goals / match - Spartans · 1.6 goals / match - Annan Athletic
Spartans scores in 88% of matches (21 of 24 matches), while Annan Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 16% (4 of 25 matches).
Annan Athletic scores in 68% of matches (17 of 25 matches), while Spartans keeps a clean sheet in 29% (7 of 24 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 - Spartans
Over / Under - Annan Athletic
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 48% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.42 pts / match - Spartans · 0.96 pts / match - Annan Athletic
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Spartans - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Annan Athletic - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 24%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | 0 |
* 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - 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
Spartans
Annan Athletic
* 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
| Spartans | Liga | Annan Athletic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.83 | 2.98 | ▼ 2.84 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 63% | 65% | ▼ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 54% | 56% | ▼ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 29% | 21% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 76% | ▼ 72% |
| Goal after half-time | • 79% | 79% | ▼ 76% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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 (2): Spartans 1 - 1 - 0 Annan Athletic. Average goals 1.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Spartans vs Annan Athletic?
The League Two match finished Spartans 4:0 Annan Athletic. 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 Annan Athletic?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Spartans won 1, Annan Athletic won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Spartans vs Annan Athletic?
Spartans score 1.67 goals per game on average and Annan Athletic 1.24. The League Two average is 2.98 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Spartans's matches and 60% of Annan Athletic's.
What form are Spartans and Annan Athletic in?
Over the last 5 games Spartans have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Annan Athletic 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Spartans vs Annan Athletic?
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.