Stranraer vs Spartans: match statistics
Spartans are showing significantly better form and statistics in away matches. The visitors are in 2nd place in the table with an impressive 58% win rate on the road, averaging 2.42 goals scored per game while conceding only 1.17. Furthermore, Spartans have not registered a single away match without scoring (FTS% 0%). Stranraer as hosts perform considerably worse – only an 18% win rate at home, a negative goal difference (-4), and a mere 9% clean sheets. The recent form of both teams (1 point per match) is similar; however, Spartans' qualitative advantage in away fixtures and their offensive efficiency (conversion rate 25% vs 11%) point towards an away victory.
Stranraer vs Spartans: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Stranraer played Spartans in League Two (Scotland). The match was played on 21 February 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Stranraer: 1-4-0, 1.40 points/match. Spartans: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Stranraer scores 1.30 and concedes 1.22 goals per match. Spartans scores 1.70 and concedes 1.13. League average: 3.01 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Stranraer 65%, Spartans 61%. Over 2.5: Stranraer 48%, Spartans 52%. League level: BTTS 67%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Spartans has higher xG: 1.33 vs 1.25. Stranraer: 9.0 shots per match, Spartans: 9.2.
Match halves
Stranraer: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.48. Spartans: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.87.
Goals by minute
Stranraer: 31-45+ (10 goals). Spartans: 31-45+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 3.01 goals per match, BTTS 67%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 0%.
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 showing significantly better form and statistics in away matches. The visitors are in 2nd place in the table with an impressive 58% win rate on the road, averaging 2.42 goals scored per game while conceding only 1.17. Furthermore, Spartans have not registered a single away match without scoring (FTS% 0%). Stranraer as hosts perform considerably worse – only an 18% win rate at home, a negative goal difference (-4), and a mere 9% clean sheets. The recent form of both teams (1 point per match) is similar; however, Spartans' qualitative advantage in away fixtures and their offensive efficiency (conversion rate 25% vs 11%) point towards an away victory.
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
| Stranraer | Spartans | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 53% | 57% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 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 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Stranraer · 1.6 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 31% better for: goals scored per match.
1.3 goals / match - Stranraer · 1.7 goals / match - Spartans
Spartans is 8% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.22 goals / match - Stranraer · 1.13 goals / match - Spartans
Stranraer scores in 74% of matches (17 of 23 matches), while Spartans keeps a clean sheet in 30% (7 of 23 matches).
Spartans scores in 87% of matches (20 of 23 matches), while Stranraer keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 23 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 - Stranraer
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Stranraer - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 30%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Spartans - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 52%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +4 |
* 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 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 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
Stranraer
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
| Stranraer | Liga | Spartans | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.52 | 3.01 | ▼ 2.83 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 65% | 67% | ▼ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 48% | 56% | ▼ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 19% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 76% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 79% | • 78% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Stranraer 1 - 0 - 1 Spartans. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Stranraer vs Spartans?
The League Two match finished Stranraer 2:1 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 Stranraer and Spartans?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Stranraer won 1, Spartans won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Stranraer vs Spartans?
Stranraer score 1.30 goals per game on average and Spartans 1.70. The League Two average is 3.01 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 65% of Stranraer's matches and 61% of Spartans's.
What form are Stranraer and Spartans in?
Over the last 5 games Stranraer have a 1-4-0 record (1.40 points per game) and Spartans 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Stranraer vs Spartans?
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.