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12/12/2026, Ainslie Park, Edinburgh, Scotland
League One, Scottish Football League

The Spartans Vs Stenhousemuir

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

Stenhousemuir play in a 4-2-3-1 formation, and line up with: D Davies (GK) , A McCord (CB) , N Gray (CB) , I MacDiarmid (RB) , S Mone (LB) , R Dickson (CM) , R Burn (CDM) , M McCartt (CDM) , G McPhatter (RM) , J McCalman (LM) , P McArthur (ST) And the subs are: J MacKintosh (CB) , A Weir (CB) , P Mack (CM) , G MacLean (CM) , G Bain (ST)

Welcome to Ainslie Park in Edinburgh, Scotland where The Spartans will face Stenhousemuir.  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' - James Neagle attempts to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but Duncan Davies manages to stop the shot!  

12' - Duncan Davies plays a long pass to Neil Gray.  Neil Gray sees a run from Rob Burn.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Rob Burn is able to take the ball.  Rob Burn reaches the byline and tries a cutback and is able to find George McPhatter.  George McPhatter attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a fine goal from George McPhatter for Stenhousemuir!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

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

15' - George McAlister passes the ball to Darryl Stackpoole.  Darryl Stackpoole passes to David Clapperton.  David Clapperton hits the ball long to Gordon McClements.  Gordon McClements passes to James Neagle.  James Neagle attempts to unleash a long range shot...but the ball flies wide of the post!

17' - Duncan Davies passes a long ball to Paul McArthur.  Paul McArthur curves the ball into the box, but the ball misses everyone.  

24' - Ronald Finn finds Sammy Trumbull with a long ball.  Sammy Trumbull passes to William Ready.  William Ready uses his pace to beat Ian MacDiarmid.  

25' - William Ready tries to unleash a long range shot...but its wide!

28' - Noah Gill sees a run from William Ready.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

32' - Stuart Mone plays the ball to Marcus McCartt.  Noah Gill successfully tackles Marcus McCartt and the ball goes loose.  Noah Gill sees David Clapperton making a run.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, and David Clapperton is able to take the ball.  David Clapperton attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...but its over!

34' - Duncan Davies sees Paul McArthur making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

38' - Marcus McCartt tackles George McAlister and gains possession for his team.  Marcus McCartt plays a short pass to Joseph McCalman.  Joseph McCalman plays the ball to George McPhatter.  George McPhatter looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the shot is tipped over the crossbar by Andy McPherson!  The linesman signals its a corner for Stenhousemuir.  Stuart Mone will take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

41' - David Clapperton spots a run from Noah Gill.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Noah Gill runs on to the ball.  Noah Gill tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...and Noah Gill scores!  That's a fine goal from the The Spartans player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

41' - Stenhousemuir kick the ball off for the restart.  

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

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

48' - Rob Burn finds Ian MacDiarmid with a short pass.  Ian MacDiarmid plays the ball to Ron Dickson.  Ron Dickson sees a run from Rob Burn.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

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

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Angus McCord will come off.  Adam Weir is going to be brought on.  

54' - Ron Dickson brings the ball forward, attempting to outpace Noah Gill, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Stenhousemuir.  

57' - Stuart Mone finds Rob Burn with a long ball.  Rob Burn passes the ball to Paul McArthur.  Paul McArthur crosses the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

59' - George McPhatter runs with the ball, beating Noah Gill.  

59' - There is going to be a subsitution.  William Ready is going to be taken off.  Rob McWatters is going to be brought on.  

59' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Neil Gray is going to be taken off.  Jamie MacKintosh joins the game from the bench.  

60' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Marcus McCartt is going to be taken off.  Gavin MacLean is going to be brought on.  

61' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Ronald Finn is going to be taken off.  Eddie Salmon is going to be brought on.  

70' - Jamie MacKintosh finds Stuart Mone with a long pass.  Stuart Mone crosses the ball and finds Paul McArthur.  Paul McArthur tries to place the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a nice goal from Paul McArthur for Stenhousemuir!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

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

73' - George McAlister plays the ball to Eddie Salmon.  Eddie Salmon passes to Sammy Trumbull.  George McPhatter dispossesses Sammy Trumbull and the ball goes loose.  Stenhousemuir launch a counter attack.  Ron Dickson strikes the ball from outside the area...and its in! It's a good goal from Ron Dickson for Stenhousemuir!  The keeper had no chance!

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

81' - Eddie Salmon finds David Clapperton with a long pass.  Stuart Mone successfully tackles David Clapperton and gains possession for his team.  Stuart Mone plays a long ball to Gavin MacLean.  Gavin MacLean finds Stuart Mone with a short pass.  Stuart Mone uses his pace to beat Ed Noyce, but is illegally impeded.  That will be a freekick for Stenhousemuir.  

82' - George McPhatter prepares to take the freekick.  He floats the ball into the box, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

84' - Noah Gill sees Rob McWatters making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Rob McWatters runs on to the ball.  Rob McWatters tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  That will be a corner for  The Spartans.  Joseph McCallister will take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box, but opposing player Adam Weir takes possession.  

91' - With a turn of pace, Gavin MacLean beats David Clapperton.  



The match has ended The Spartans 1 - 3 Stenhousemuir.