Spartans vs Forfar Athletic: match statistics
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 12 September 2026. Venue: Ainslie Park Stadium. Final score: 5:1.
Current form
Spartans: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Forfar Athletic: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Spartans scores 2.33 and concedes 1.83 goals per match. Forfar Athletic scores 1.00 and concedes 1.33. League average: 3.20 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Spartans 67%, Forfar Athletic 33%. Over 2.5: Spartans 67%, Forfar Athletic 50%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 63%.
xG, shots and style
Spartans has higher xG: 1.22 vs 0.95. Spartans: 8.0 shots per match, Forfar Athletic: 6.2.
Match halves
Spartans: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 2.00. Forfar Athletic: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.33.
Goals by minute
Spartans: 76-90+ (10 goals). Forfar Athletic: 0-15 (2 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 3.20 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 63%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 4 previous H2H matches were available: 2-2-0. 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 sit 4th, while Forfar Athletic are 6th, and in their last five matches the hosts have collected 8 points compared with the visitors’ 4. Spartans have scored 13 goals during this period, whereas the visitors have managed only 4 and conceded as many as 10. At home, Spartans have drawn all three of their matches so far, but they create more chances: averaging 8 shots, 5 on target and an xG of 1.34, compared with Forfar’s away figures of just 5.33 shots and an xG of 0.90. The hosts score 2.67 goals per home game, while Forfar Athletic average just 0.67 away from home and have failed to score in 33% of their away fixtures. Spartans’ defence does allow a high average of 2.67 goals conceded at home, but the visitors’ poor conversion rate of 13% supports the case for the hosts to end their run of home draws and secure a win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The stronger signal points to BTTS - No, as Spartans have kept a clean sheet in 67% of their matches and their average xG conceded is just 0.63. Forfar Athletic score only 0.67 goals per away game with an xG of 0.90, while in their last five appearances they have averaged 0.8 goals and recorded BTTS in just 20% of matches. The hosts are in significantly better attacking form, averaging 2.6 goals and 1.81 xG per game across their last five fixtures, while Forfar conceded an average of 2.0 goals during this period. The visitors have not kept a single clean sheet this season, so a Spartans goal is highly likely, but Forfar’s low attacking efficiency increases the probability of a result in which at least one team fails to score. Spartans’ season-long BTTS rate is also 0%, well below the league average of 50%, further supporting the No Goal scenario for both teams.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Spartans are in clearly better offensive form: they have averaged 2.6 goals over their last 5 matches, while Forfar conceded 2.0 goals per game during the same period. The hosts have also averaged 1.81 xG, whereas the visitors’ xG conceded stood at 1.47, supporting their edge in goalscoring potential. At the same time, Forfar average just 0.67 goals in away matches, while Spartans have a very solid defence, conceding only 0.63 xG per game and keeping a clean sheet in 67% of matches. Despite the hosts’ increased attacking potential, neither team has recorded a game with more than 3 goals this season, and the second-half average for both sides is only 1.0 goal. The strongest signal is therefore Under 3.5, as the modelled total of 2.55 goals leaves a clear margin below four goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Spartans have won 67% of their home matches, while Forfar Athletic are yet to record an away victory and have lost 33% of such games. The hosts led at the break in 2 of their 3 home appearances, scoring an average of 1.00 goal before half-time and conceding just 0.33, whereas the visitors have never held a half-time lead and conceded an average of 1.00 goal during this phase. The qualitative advantage is also evident in the xG figures: Spartans restrict opponents to just 0.63 xG per match, compared with the 1.25 xG that Forfar Athletic’s defence allows on average. In their last five matches, the hosts have scored an average of 1.6 goals after half-time, while the visitors have managed only 0.4, further supporting the scenario of maintaining or extending an early lead. The most likely outcome is therefore Spartans leading at the break and going on to win after the final whistle.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-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) | 56% | 62% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.52 | 0.26 |
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 20% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Spartans · 1 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 133% better for: goals scored per match.
2.33 goals / match - Spartans · 1 goals / match - Forfar Athletic
Forfar Athletic is 38% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.83 goals / match - Spartans · 1.33 goals / match - Forfar Athletic
Spartans scores in 83% of matches (5 of 6 matches), while Forfar Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 33% (2 of 6 matches).
Forfar Athletic scores in 67% of matches (4 of 6 matches), while Spartans keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 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 99% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.67 pts / match - Spartans · 1.33 pts / match - Forfar Athletic
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Spartans - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Forfar Athletic - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -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 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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 | ▲ 4.17 | 3.20 | ▼ 2.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 50% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 63% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 25% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 80% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 87% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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 (4): Spartans 2 - 2 - 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 5:1 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 4 head-to-head matches Spartans won 2, Forfar Athletic won 0 and 2 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 2.33 goals per game on average and Forfar Athletic 1.00. The League Two average is 3.20 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Spartans's matches and 33% of Forfar Athletic's.
What form are Spartans and Forfar Athletic in?
Over the last 5 games Spartans have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Forfar Athletic 1-2-2 (1.00 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.