Annan Athletic 2-4 Spartans
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Spartans won: Annan Athletic 2-4 Spartans in the Scotland, League Two (Round 1) on Sat, 1 Aug 2026 at Galabank, Annan. Annan Athletic goals: Charlie Maxwell 21', Charlie Maxwell 49'. Spartans goals: Brogan Walls 84', James Craigen 88', Marc McNulty 90'+1 (pen), Marc McNulty 90'+6. Possession: 36-64.
Match report
Spartans beat Annan Athletic 4-2
Spartans came from behind to beat Annan Athletic 4-2 away from home at Galabank on Saturday 1 August in the Scotland, League Two.
Charlie Maxwell put Annan Athletic ahead on 21' (1-0), added another on 49' (2-0), Brogan Walls pulled one back for Spartans on 84' (2-1), James Craigen levelled for Spartans on 88' (2-2), Marc McNulty restored Spartans' lead from the penalty spot on 90+1' (2-3) and added another on 90+6' (2-4).
Marc McNulty's 90+1' strike proved decisive.
Annan Athletic had 36% of the ball, shots were 10-9 (5-8 on target).
Attendance: 318. Referee: Connor Ashwood.
Match stats
| Annan Athletic | Spartans | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 36 | 64 |
| Total shots | 10 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 8 |
| Corners | 7 | 3 |
Lineups
Annan Athletic (4-3-3): Charlie Albinson, Darryl Carrick, Aaron Muirhead, Keith Watson, Cammy Clark, Paul Smith, Wullie Gibson, Charlie Maxwell, Cammy Cooper, Josh Dixon, Aidan Smith
Spartans (4-4-1-1): Paddy Martin, Jordan Tapping, Ayrton Sonkur, David Mckay, Ethan Drysdale, Jamie Dishington, Sean Welsh, James Craigen, Mackenzie Ross, Bradley Whyte, Marc McNulty
Key events
- 21' · Goal · Charlie Maxwell (Annan Athletic)
- 31' · Yellow card · David Mckay (Spartans)
- 39' · Substitution · Kirk McKnight for Josh Dixon (Annan Athletic)
- 49' · Goal · Charlie Maxwell (Annan Athletic)
- 55' · Yellow card · Aidan Smith (Annan Athletic)
- 55' · Yellow card · Sean Welsh (Spartans)
- 57' · Substitution · Mark Stowe for Bradley Whyte (Spartans)
- 57' · Substitution · Brogan Walls for Mackenzie Ross (Spartans)
- 57' · Substitution · Cameron Russell for Jordan Tapping (Spartans)
- 57' · Substitution · Matthew Mudie for Jamie Dishington (Spartans)
- 68' · Yellow card · Charlie Maxwell (Annan Athletic)
- 72' · Yellow card · Aaron Muirhead (Annan Athletic)
- 72' · Yellow card · Wullie Gibson (Annan Athletic)
- 80' · Substitution · Benjamin Heal for Ethan Drysdale (Spartans)
- 84' · Goal · Brogan Walls (Spartans)
- 86' · Substitution · Ally Roy for Aaron Muirhead (Annan Athletic)
- 87' · Yellow card · Cammy Cooper (Annan Athletic)
- 88' · Goal · James Craigen (Spartans)
- 90'+1 · Goal · Marc McNulty (Spartans)
- 90'+6 · Goal · Marc McNulty (Spartans)
All-time head-to-head
5 league meetings since 2025: Annan Athletic 0, draws 1, Spartans 4.
Questions
Who won Annan Athletic vs Spartans?
Spartans won, 2-4 (Scotland, League Two) on Sat, 1 Aug 2026.
When and where is Annan Athletic vs Spartans?
Sat, 1 Aug 2026, 14:00 UTC at Galabank, Annan, Scotland, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Annan Athletic and Spartans?
In 5 league meetings since 2025: Annan Athletic 0 wins, 1 draws, Spartans 4 wins (goals 3-12).