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29/08/2026, Ainslie Park, Edinburgh, Scotland
League One, Scottish Football League

The Spartans Vs Hamilton

The Spartans play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: A McPherson (GK) , D Stackpoole (CB) , R Finn (CB) , S Trumbull (CB) , E Noyce (RB) , G McAlister (LB) , N Gill (CDM) , D Clapperton (CAM) , G McClements (RM) , J Neagle (LM) , W Ready (ST) And the subs are: E Salmon (CB) , H McComb (CB) , J McCallister (CM) , D MacLennan (CM) , R McWatters (ST)

Hamilton play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: C Johnston (GK) , R McPheron (CB) , I MacCubbin (CB) , N MacMasters (CB) , S Meehan (RB) , I Maxwell (LB) , G McCall (CDM) , K McCance (CAM) , C Kidd (RM) , C McAda (LM) , D Callacghan (ST) And the subs are: D McNelley (CB) , H MacNaughton (CB) , R McClory (CM) , D McMahon (CM) , E McVean (ST)

Welcome to Ainslie Park in Edinburgh, Scotland where The Spartans will face Hamilton.  This is a league fixture taking place in the League One, Scottish Football League.  The attendance is 3000.

1' - The Spartans kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

3' - Sammy Trumbull finds David Clapperton with a short pass.  David Clapperton passes to Noah Gill.  Noah Gill passes a long ball to Ronald Finn.  Ronald Finn whips in a cross, but Iain MacCubbin gets to the ball and knocks it out for a corner.  

4' - David Clapperton places the ball to take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

8' - Charles McAda crosses the ball into the box, but Ronald Finn intercepts the ball.  

13' - Ian Maxwell uses his pace to beat James Neagle.  

14' - Ian Maxwell runs with the ball, beating Gordon McClements.  

17' - Duncan Callacghan takes the ball past Sammy Trumbull with a turn of pace.  

20' - Duncan Callacghan looks to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the shot is parried by Andy McPherson!  Ken McCance gets to the ball first...Ken McCance tries to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Darryl Stackpoole gets to the ball first and clears.

21' - David Clapperton dispossesses Charles McAda and takes possession.  The Spartans try to launch a counter attack.  David Clapperton spots a run from William Ready.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and William Ready is able to take the ball.  William Ready tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but Colin Johnston manages to stop the shot!  

24' - Darryl Stackpoole passes a long ball to George McAlister.  George McAlister sees William Ready making a run.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, but William Ready  is unable to take the ball down!  

28' - Gavin McCall spots a run from Colin Kidd.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Colin Kidd runs on to the ball.  Colin Kidd attempts to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Colin Kidd for Hamilton!  The ball went in off the upright!

28' - The Spartans kick the ball off for the restart.  

30' - Noah Gill passes to Sammy Trumbull.  Sammy Trumbull passes to David Clapperton.  Charles McAda tackles David Clapperton and takes the ball.  Charles McAda attempts to beat Ronald Finn using his skills and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

31' - Charles McAda sees Ken McCance making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

34' - Colin Kidd finds Ken McCance with a short pass.  Ken McCance whips in a cross, finding Charles McAda.  Charles McAda tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

35' - Andy McPherson sees William Ready making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and William Ready is able to take the ball.  William Ready looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

43' - George McAlister slides the ball to Sammy Trumbull.  Sammy Trumbull plays a short pass to David Clapperton.  David Clapperton sees William Ready making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

45' - Charles McAda hits the ball long to Ian Maxwell.  Ian Maxwell uses his pace to beat Noah Gill.  

46' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Hamilton kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

49' - Charles McAda slides the ball to Colin Kidd.  Colin Kidd passes to Stuart Meehan.  Stuart Meehan plays the ball to Ian Maxwell.  Ian Maxwell speeds past David Clapperton.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Noah Gill will come off.  Henry McComb is going to be brought on.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ken McCance is going to be taken off.  Daniel McMahon is going to be brought on.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Gordon McClements is going to be taken off.  Joseph McCallister is brought on from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Iain MacCubbin is going to be taken off.  Hamish MacNaughton is brought on from the bench.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Duncan Callacghan is going to be taken off.  Edward McVean is going to be brought on.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Sammy Trumbull is going to be taken off.  Eddie Salmon is going to be brought on.  

56' - Gavin McCall passes to Daniel McMahon.  Daniel McMahon passes the ball to Edward McVean.  Edward McVean crosses the ball into the box, but Ronald Finn intercepts the ball.  

59' - With a turn of pace, Daniel McMahon beats James Neagle.  

61' - Joseph McCallister sees a run from David Clapperton.  He attempts to play a throughball, but David Clapperton is unable to control the ball!  

67' - William Ready successfully tackles Rob McPheron and gains possession for his team.  William Ready speeds past Hamish MacNaughton.  

80' - Henry McComb plays a long ball to Darryl Stackpoole.  Colin Kidd tackles Darryl Stackpoole and takes the ball.  Colin Kidd finds Daniel McMahon with a long pass.  Daniel McMahon tries to use ball skills to beat Ed Noyce, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

80' - Daniel McMahon spots a run from Edward McVean.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Edward McVean can't get to the ball!  

89' - Gavin McCall dispossesses George McAlister and takes the ball.  Hamilton try to launch a counter attack.  Ed Noyce successfully tackles Gavin McCall and takes possession.  Ed Noyce plays a long pass to George McAlister.  George McAlister passes the ball to William Ready.  Neil MacMasters dispossesses William Ready and takes possession.  Neil MacMasters chips a long ball to Gavin McCall.  Gavin McCall slides the ball to Colin Kidd.  Colin Kidd curves the ball into the box, finding Gavin McCall.  Eddie Salmon impedes Gavin McCall.  The referee blows his whistle and points to the spot!  Hamish MacNaughton will take the penalty.  He tries  to strike the ball into the top corner...and Hamish MacNaughton scores!  That's a beautiful goal from the Hamilton player!  The shot hit the post and into the net.  The keeper had no chance!

89' - The Spartans kick the ball off for the restart.  



The match has ended The Spartans 0 - 2 Hamilton.