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 play Annan Athletic in League Two (Scotland). The match date is 28 February 2026 at 16:00. Final score: 4:0.
Current form
Spartans: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Annan Athletic: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Spartans scores 1.67 and concedes 1.08 goals per match. Annan Athletic scores 1.31 and concedes 1.61. League average: 2.92 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Spartans 58%, Annan Athletic 58%. Over 2.5: Spartans 53%, Annan Athletic 56%. League level: BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Spartans has higher xG: 1.35 vs 1.14. Spartans: 9.7 shots per match, Annan Athletic: 8.0.
Match halves
Spartans: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.97. Annan Athletic: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.69.
Goals by minute
Spartans: 31-45+ (15 goals). Annan Athletic: 76-90+ (18 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.92 goals per match, BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
3 H2H matches: 2-1-0. Average goals 1.67, BTTS 33%.
Match description
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.
Half-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) | 55% | 46% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.36 |
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 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 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 27% better for: goals scored per match.
1.67 goals / match - Spartans · 1.31 goals / match - Annan Athletic
Spartans is 49% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.08 goals / match - Spartans · 1.61 goals / match - Annan Athletic
Spartans scores in 89% of matches (32 of 36 matches), while Annan Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 19% (7 of 36 matches).
Annan Athletic scores in 72% of matches (26 of 36 matches), while Spartans keeps a clean sheet in 33% (12 of 36 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 28% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / match - Spartans · 1.17 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 28% of matches and wins 28%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 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 (15 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (18 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - 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 | ▼ 2.75 | 2.92 | • 2.92 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 58% | 61% | ▼ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 53% | 56% | • 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 22% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 61% | 74% | • 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 79% | ▼ 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Spartans 2 - 1 - 0 Annan Athletic. Average goals 1.67, both teams scored in 33% 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 3 head-to-head matches Spartans won 2, Annan Athletic won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% 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 1.31. The League Two average is 2.92 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 58% of Spartans's matches and 58% of Annan Athletic's.
What form are Spartans and Annan Athletic in?
Over the last 5 games Spartans have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 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.