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03/04/2027, Ainslie Park, Edinburgh, Scotland
League One, Scottish Football League

The Spartans Vs Forfar

The Spartans play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: A McPherson (GK) , R Finn (CB) , D Stackpoole (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: H McComb (CB) , E Salmon (CB) , J McWethy (CM) , J McCallister (CM) , R McWatters (ST)

Forfar play in a 4-3-3 Att formation, and line up with: J McCaig (GK) , B Cameron (CB) , P Carroll (CB) , I Norvell (RB) , M McCombe (LB) , E Watt (CM) , J Smyth (CM) , A McAlister (CAM) , N MacDonald (RW) , R Hall (LW) , H McCance (ST) And the subs are: D Ruane (CB) , T McIntosh (CB) , J Noyce (CM) , B McCoig (CM) , S Shea (ST)

Welcome to Ainslie Park in Edinburgh, Scotland where The Spartans will face Forfar.  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.  

9' - Martin McCombe plays a long pass to Patrick Carroll.  Patrick Carroll slides the ball to Robert Hall.  Robert Hall strikes the ball from outside the area...but its wide!

12' - Andy McPherson plays a long ball to Noah Gill.  Noah Gill spots a run from David Clapperton.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and David Clapperton is able to take the ball.  David Clapperton tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman flags for a corner for  The Spartans.  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.  

13' - Gordon McClements crosses the ball, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

14' - William Ready dispossesses Patrick Carroll and the ball goes loose.  The Spartans try to launch a counter attack.  James Neagle crosses the ball, but Joseph Smyth gets there first and clears the ball.  

19' - Martin McCombe finds Bruce Cameron with a short pass.  James Neagle dispossesses Bruce Cameron and the ball goes loose.  The Spartans attempt to counter.  James Neagle curves the ball into the box, and manages to find Noah Gill.  Noah Gill gets above the defence and heads the ball towards goal...but the shot sails over the bar!

22' - John McCaig plays a long pass to Ian Norvell.  Ian Norvell takes the ball past Darryl Stackpoole with a turn of pace.  

24' - Ian Norvell attempts to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

32' - Joseph Smyth passes the ball to Henry McCance.  Henry McCance spots a run from Adam McAlister.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Adam McAlister has strayed offside!  

38' - William Ready whips in a cross, but opposing player Martin McCombe takes possession.  

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

45' - Forfar kick the ball off for the restart.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Noah Gill will come off.  Henry McComb joins the game from the bench.  

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

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Patrick Carroll is going to be taken off.  David Ruane is brought on from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like David Clapperton is going to be taken off.  John McWethy is brought on from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ed Watt is going to be taken off.  John Noyce joins the game from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Henry McCance is going to be taken off.  Seth Shea joins the game from the bench.  

54' - Henry McComb dispossesses John Noyce and takes possession.  The Spartans attempt a quick counter attack.  Henry McComb spots a run from John McWethy.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but John McWethy has strayed offside!  

61' - Ronald Finn tackles Joseph Smyth and the ball goes loose.  Adam McAlister attempts to outskill George McAlister.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

61' - Adam McAlister looks to hit a long range shot...but the shot goes wide!

65' - Forfar try to launch a counter attack.  David Ruane finds Adam McAlister with a short pass.  Adam McAlister plays a long pass to Bruce Cameron.  John McWethy successfully tackles Bruce Cameron and gains possession for his team.  John McWethy sees Joseph McCallister making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Joseph McCallister takes the ball.  Joseph McCallister looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and Joseph McCallister scores!  Its a goal for The Spartans!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

66' - Forfar kick the ball off for the restart.  

74' - James Neagle spots a run from Joseph McCallister.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Joseph McCallister takes the ball.  Joseph McCallister looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but its wide!

80' - John McCaig plays a long ball to Bruce Cameron.  Bruce Cameron plays the ball to Adam McAlister.  Adam McAlister passes to Ian Norvell.  Ian Norvell chips a long ball to Joseph Smyth.  Joseph Smyth passes to Adam McAlister.  Adam McAlister passes to Joseph Smyth.  Joseph Smyth sees John Noyce making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but John Noyce is unable to control the ball!  

85' - Joseph Smyth plays a short pass to Seth Shea.  Seth Shea crosses the ball into the box, and manages to find Joseph Smyth.  Joseph Smyth jumps up to head the ball hoping to beat the keeper...and Joseph Smyth scores!  Its a goal for Forfar!  The ball flew past the keepers hand!

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



The match has ended The Spartans 1 - 1 Forfar.