Spartans vs Forfar Athletic: match statistics
Spartans present solid home form with a 57% home win rate and an impressive 50% clean sheet record at their own stadium. The hosts occupy a high 2nd position in the table and boast a positive goal difference (+5) in home matches. Forfar Athletic, despite their good recent form (2.2 points per game in their last 5 fixtures), have a weaker away record - only a 23% away win rate and a negative goal difference (-2). xG statistics also speak in favor of Spartans (1.33 vs 1.1), and the hosts are more clinical in chance conversion (14% vs 16% with fewer shots from the visitors). Considering Spartans' advantage in home matches and Forfar's weaker away results, I expect a victory for the hosts, although the in-form visitors might put up some resistance.
Spartans vs Forfar Athletic: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Spartans played Forfar Athletic in League Two (Scotland). The match was played on 17 March 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Spartans: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Forfar Athletic: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Spartans scores 1.71 and concedes 1.14 goals per match. Forfar Athletic scores 1.44 and concedes 1.41. League average: 2.97 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Spartans 57%, Forfar Athletic 56%. Over 2.5: Spartans 57%, Forfar Athletic 56%. League level: BTTS 64%, Over 2.5 57%.
xG, shots and style
Spartans has higher xG: 1.35 vs 1.17. Spartans: 9.6 shots per match, Forfar Athletic: 8.2.
Match halves
Spartans: half-time lead 36%, second-half goals 0.96. Forfar Athletic: half-time lead 52%, second-half goals 0.56.
Goals by minute
Spartans: 31-45+ (12 goals). Forfar Athletic: 31-45+ (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.97 goals per match, BTTS 64%, Over 2.5 57%.
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 present solid home form with a 57% home win rate and an impressive 50% clean sheet record at their own stadium. The hosts occupy a high 2nd position in the table and boast a positive goal difference (+5) in home matches. Forfar Athletic, despite their good recent form (2.2 points per game in their last 5 fixtures), have a weaker away record - only a 23% away win rate and a negative goal difference (-2). xG statistics also speak in favor of Spartans (1.33 vs 1.1), and the hosts are more clinical in chance conversion (14% vs 16% with fewer shots from the visitors). Considering Spartans' advantage in home matches and Forfar's weaker away results, I expect a victory for the hosts, although the in-form visitors might put up some resistance.
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 | Forfar Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 55% | 49% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 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.
Forfar Athletic is 22% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Spartans · 2.2 pts / match - Forfar 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 19% better for: goals scored per match.
1.71 goals / match - Spartans · 1.44 goals / match - Forfar Athletic
Spartans is 24% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.14 goals / match - Spartans · 1.41 goals / match - Forfar Athletic
Spartans scores in 86% of matches (24 of 28 matches), while Forfar Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 30% (8 of 27 matches).
Forfar Athletic scores in 74% of matches (20 of 27 matches), while Spartans keeps a clean sheet in 32% (9 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 - Spartans
Over / Under - Forfar 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.
Forfar Athletic is 26% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / match - Spartans · 1.89 pts / match - Forfar Athletic
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Spartans - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 36% of matches and wins 54%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Forfar Athletic - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 52% of matches and wins 33%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +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 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
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.
* 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
Forfar 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 | Forfar Athletic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.86 | 2.97 | ▼ 2.85 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 57% | 64% | ▼ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 57% | 57% | • 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 32% | 21% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 64% | 76% | ▼ 74% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 82% | 78% | ▼ 74% |
^ 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 (2): Spartans 1 - 1 - 0 Forfar Athletic. Average goals 1.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Spartans vs Forfar Athletic?
The League Two match finished Spartans 1:0 Forfar 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 Forfar Athletic?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Spartans won 1, Forfar 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 Forfar Athletic?
Spartans score 1.71 goals per game on average and Forfar Athletic 1.44. The League Two average is 2.97 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Spartans's matches and 56% of Forfar Athletic's.
What form are Spartans and Forfar Athletic in?
Over the last 5 games Spartans have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Forfar Athletic 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Spartans vs Forfar 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.