Where and when is Gala Fairydean Rovers vs Spartans played?

Gala Fairydean Rovers vs Spartans is played on September 22, 2026 at 06:45 PM (UTC) at Netherdale Football Ground, in the Challenge Cup.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 71% probability of at least three goals in this match.

How reliable is this prediction?

The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

Match

Gala Fairydean Rovers vs Spartans: prediction and stats

Challenge CupGroup Stage - 4Kick-off on September 22, 2026 at 06:45 PM (UTC)Netherdale Football Ground, Galashiels

Gala Fairydean Rovers

Spartans

The Footlab model makes Spartans the favourite at 42%, against 23% for a draw and 35% for Gala Fairydean Rovers. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Gala Fairydean Rovers vs Spartans?

Spartans starts as the favourite with a 173-point Elo edge (1,587 vs 1,414).

Gala Fairydean Rovers win35 %

Draw23 %

Spartans win42 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Gala Fairydean Rovers have 8 wins, 1 draws and 6 defeats; Spartans have 4, 6 and 5.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Gala Fairydean Rovers
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 25, 2026	Stranraer(away)	0-3	Challenge Cup
Aug 22, 2026	Hill Of Beath Hawthorn(home)	3-4	Football League - Lowland League
Aug 11, 2026	Rangers U21(home)	0-4	Challenge Cup
Aug 8, 2026	Linlithgow Rose(away)	0-5	Football League - Lowland League
Aug 1, 2026	Bo'ness United(home)	1-3	Football League - Lowland League

Spartans
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 25, 2026	Hearts U21(home)	5-0	Challenge Cup
Aug 22, 2026	Elgin City(home)	3-3	League Two
Aug 15, 2026	Stranraer(away)	0-1	League Two
Aug 11, 2026	East Fife(away)	2-2	Challenge Cup
Aug 8, 2026	Edinburgh City(home)	2-2	League Two

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Gala Fairydean Rovers win(s), 0 draw(s), 4 Spartans win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Dec 23, 2022	Gala Fairydean Rovers 1-3 Spartans	Football League - Lowland League
Aug 6, 2022	Spartans 4-1 Gala Fairydean Rovers	Football League - Lowland League
Apr 26, 2022	Spartans 2-1 Gala Fairydean Rovers	Football League - Lowland League
Sep 18, 2021	Spartans 0-1 Gala Fairydean Rovers	FA Cup
Jul 27, 2021	Gala Fairydean Rovers 0-4 Spartans	Football League - Lowland League
Oct 27, 2020	Gala Fairydean Rovers 3-1 Spartans	Football League - Lowland League

Last archived meeting: Gala Fairydean Rovers vs Spartans on Dec 23, 2022

How many goals should we expect?

Gala Fairydean Rovers score 1.7 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Spartans score 1.7 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 71% probability of over 2.5 goals and 71% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Gala Fairydean Rovers	1.7	1.7	6	5/15	10/15
Spartans	1.7	1.7	3	9/15	9/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Gala Fairydean Rovers vs Spartans?: The Footlab model makes Spartans the favourite at 42%, against 23% for a draw and 35% for Gala Fairydean Rovers.
Where and when is Gala Fairydean Rovers vs Spartans played?: Gala Fairydean Rovers vs Spartans is played on September 22, 2026 at 06:45 PM (UTC) at Netherdale Football Ground, in the Challenge Cup.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 71% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?: The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.