Annan Athletic welcome Spartans at Galabank Stadium, Annan on Saturday, Jan 2 at 4:00 PM in a League 2 fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 0 points split them in the table.

Annan Athletic come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 0D 3L). Spartans are drawing too many games (3D in last 5), making this a relatively even contest on current form. Annan Athletic head into this on the back of a defeat, while Spartans arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Annan Athletic face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Spartans have won 5 of 6 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Spartans won 4–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Annan Athletic a slight edge, but Spartans are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.