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31 May 2023 at 16:00

First League · Season 2022
Referee: G. Davidov

Match Summary

Spartak Varna defeated Septemvri Sofia 1:0. The match was played in First League 2022. Goals were scored by João Mário 83′. 7 yellow cards were shown. Spartak Varna had 51% possession while Septemvri Sofia held 49%. Spartak Varna had 11 shots (4 on target) compared to 16 (4 on target) for Septemvri Sofia. Spartak Varna made 4 substitutions, Septemvri Sofia made 4.

Match Events

Key match events between Spartak Varna and Septemvri Sofia — 1 goals and 7 cards recorded during the match.

Spartak Varna
Septemvri Sofia
Kick Off
Half Time
R. RumenovD. Nachev
46′
V. MitevA. Belousov
62′
65′
A. TodorovV. Stojanovski
65′
M. MitkovA. Kabov
D. BalanyukJoão Mário
67′
Alexandr Belousov71′
80′Kristiyan Peshov
Ben Kantie Karamoko87′
87′Vlatko Stojanovski
Rober SierraI. Klimentov
87′
88′
S. AleksandrovA. Petrov
89′
V. StojanovskiB. Marinov
Full Time

Match Statistics

Spartak Varna had 51% possession against Septemvri Sofia's 49%. Spartak Varna registered 11 shots (4 on target) while Septemvri Sofia managed 16 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 8–5. Fouls committed: 8–9.

4Shots on Goal4
6Shots off Goal10
11Total Shots16
1Blocked Shots2
0Shots insidebox0
0Shots outsidebox0
8Fouls9
8Corner Kicks5
0Offsides0
51%Ball Possession49%
5Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves3
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0
0expected_goals0

Lineups

Spartak Varna lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under D. Dimitrov, while Septemvri Sofia deployed a 4-1-4-1 under K. Balakov.

Defensive Solidity

Spartak Varna deploy 1 defenders rated — on average, against Septemvri Sofia's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Spartak Varna field 8 midfielders averaging —, versus Septemvri Sofia's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Spartak Varna start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Septemvri Sofia averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Spartak VarnaPosition StrengthSeptemvri Sofia
Spartak Varna4-3-3
31🧤GKCristiano
3🛡DEFB. Karamoko
10MIDR. Rumenov
66MIDA. Tsvetkov
11MIDV. Mitev
12MIDEwandro
82MIDI. Yordanov
22MIDRober Sierra
14MIDR. Ivey
7MIDL. Mickels
27FWDD. Balanyuk
Septemvri Sofia4-1-4-1
21🧤GKD. Sheytanov
16🛡DEFK. Peshov
4🛡DEFI. Arsov
24🛡DEFS. Milić
13🛡DEFM. Nikolov
7MIDA. Ramadan
8MIDA. Todorov
20MIDK. Stanoev
19MIDM. Mitkov
17FWDS. Aleksandrov
3FWDM. Petkov

Substitutes

45(M)D. Nachev
17(M)A. Belousov
20(M)N. Holder
21(G)I. Dichevski
25(D)P. Dimov

Substitutes

15(F)V. Stojanovski
14A. Petrov
18(M)P. Čuić
1I. Vasilev

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Spartak Varna have recorded 1 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats. Septemvri Sofia show 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.

Spartak Varna

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Septemvri Sofia

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Head to Head

Spartak Varna and Septemvri Sofia have met 1 times — Spartak Varna won 0, Septemvri Sofia won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Septemvri Sofia leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 5 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 5.00 per match (1 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–4 in 2025.

0

Spartak Varna

0

Drawn

1

Septemvri Sofia

Goals: 1Goals: 4

Recent Meetings (1)

7 Nov 2025Spartak Varna1 – 4Septemvri Sofia

API data: 15 Mar 2026

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