Match Report
Spartans claimed a 5-2 victory over Aberdeen U21 in the Challenge Cup (League Stage). Spartans had scored 15 goals this season (2.1 per game), Aberdeen U21 had 9 (1.5 per game). Spartans's goals came from Cammy Russell (68'), Cammy Russell (64'), Mark Stowe (90'), Given Ndlovu (44'), Bailey Dall (35'); Aberdeen U21 scored through Dylan Ross (27'), Jack Searle (18'). Match stats: possession 49%-51%, shots 19-7, on target 12-3, corners 2-4. Explore the full timeline, stats breakdown and player performances.
It is Spartans versus Aberdeen U21 in the Challenge Cup at Ainslie Park Stadium.
Spartans came out on top: the game ended 5-2.
The venue was Ainslie Park Stadium, with room for 3,612 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 2-2 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 5-2.
Goal scorers
Spartans: Cammy Russell (68'), Cammy Russell (64'), Mark Stowe (90'), Given Ndlovu (44'), Bailey Dall (35') · Aberdeen U21: Dylan Ross (27'), Jack Searle (18')
Key stats
Possession: Spartans 49% · Aberdeen U21 51% · Total shots: 19-7 · On target: 12-3 · Corners: 2-4