Spartans
5/10Wins
1.7Goals / game
1.0Conceded / game
Keep in view: 3 losses in that sample. At home, 6 wins from 10 available matches.
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League TwoMatchweek 35THE MATCH CENTRESpartans vs Elgin City match centre
90′ · Live
1:1
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
M. Stowe63′
M. Neill72′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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MATCHDAY LIVE
90′ IN PLAYInside the game
Every chance. Every turning point.
KICKOFF EDGE LIVE READING
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SpartansElgin City
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IF THE SCORE HOLDS
League 2 Provisional table
Illustrative positions after applying the current score to the latest stored standings. Official tables can also change as other live matches finish.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  East Kilbride | 36 | +31 | 69 | — |
| 2 | Spartans | 37 | +21 | 65 | — |
| 3 |  Clyde | 36 | +17 | 56 | — |
| 4 |  Forfar Athletic | 36 | +4 | 50 | — |
| 5 |  Stranraer | 36 | 0 | 47 | — |
| 6 |  Elgin City | 37 | -4 | 45 | — |
| 7 |  Annan Athletic | 36 | -11 | 41 | — |
| 8 |  Stirling Albion | 36 | -17 | 38 | — |
| 9 |  Dumbarton | 36 | -14 | 35 | — |
| 10 |  Edinburgh City | 36 | -27 | 24 | — |
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Spartans 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Elgin City 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
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THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
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Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Elgin City
4/10Wins
1.3Goals / game
1.8Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At away venues, 3 wins from 8 available matches.
Inspect Elgin City’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Spartans
10 matchesResults5 wins · 2 draws · 3 losses
Goals scored per game1.7
Goals conceded per game1.0
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored5 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Annan AthleticAway · League Two2–0StranraerHome · League Two1–2Edinburgh CityAway · League Two3–0East KilbrideHome · League Two1–1Forfar AthleticAway · League Two1–1ClydeHome · League Two2–1DumbartonAway · League Two0–3Stirling AlbionHome · League Two2–0Annan AthleticHome · League Two4–0StranraerAway · League Two1–2
Elgin City
10 matchesResults4 wins · 2 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game1.3
Goals conceded per game1.8
Games with 3+ goals7 of 10
Both teams scored5 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Stirling AlbionAway · League Two2–2Annan AthleticHome · League Two0–3Forfar AthleticAway · League Two1–2ClydeHome · League Two2–0Edinburgh CityAway · League Two3–0DumbartonHome · League Two1–1East KilbrideAway · League Two0–3StranraerAway · League Two2–1Stirling AlbionHome · League Two1–0East KilbrideHome · League Two1–6
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Spartans at home with Elgin City away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 09:50 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
League Two · 2025/26 · all league matches
SpartansElgin City
34Matches played34
62Points earned43
18Wins11
1.7Goals scored / match1.5
1.1Goals conceded / match1.6
12Clean sheets9
4Failed to score6
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Spartans at home with Elgin City away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Spartans
Confirmed formationPendingDouglas Samuel
- 1
B. Carswell - 2
K. Watson - 15
A. Sonkur - 5
J. Tapping - 3
C. Booth - 33
B. Whyte - 7
J. Dishington - 28
J. Craigen - 29
M. Stowe - 9
M. McNulty - 11
C. Russell
Substitutes (9)
21 · A. Meek
8 · M. Aiken
12 · K. Nair
14 · S. Lawless
17 · A. Wylie
19 · E. Drysdale
20 · G. Ndlovu
23 · K. Waugh
44 · P. Watson
Elgin City
Confirmed formationPendingAllan Hale
- 1
T. Ritchie - 7
R. Dingwall - 5
K. Girvan - 16
M. Neill - 19
J. Mercer - 4
M. Virtanen - 20
A. Spalding - 11
R. Sargent - 8
B. Cameron - 22
J. MacIver - 6
J. Murray
Substitutes (6)
21 · C. Taylor
9 · K. Hester
12 · O. Cairns
17 · L. Hyde
25 · R. Thompson
27 · M. Machado
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Spartans | Draw | Elgin City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1.60 | 3.80 | 4.50 |
Snapshot from 25 Apr 2026, 06:18 UK. Prices may change and availability varies. Displayed for comparison only.
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