Match Summary
Spartak Varna defeated Septemvri Sofia 2:0. The match was played in First League 2022. Goals were scored by D. Balanyuk 9′, R. Ivey 90′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Spartak Varna had 41% possession while Septemvri Sofia held 59%. Spartak Varna had 7 shots (4 on target) compared to 8 (1 on target) for Septemvri Sofia. Spartak Varna made 4 substitutions, Septemvri Sofia made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Spartak Varna and Septemvri Sofia — 2 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Spartak Varna had 41% possession against Septemvri Sofia's 59%. Spartak Varna registered 7 shots (4 on target) while Septemvri Sofia managed 8 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 3–5. Fouls committed: 5–15.
Lineups
Spartak Varna lined up in a 3-4-3 formation under D. Dimitrov, while Septemvri Sofia deployed a 3-4-2-1 under S. Petrov.
Defensive Solidity
Spartak Varna deploy 2 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 7 midfielders averaging —, versus Septemvri Sofia's 3 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 3 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.
Substitutes
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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.
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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.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (1)
API data: 15 Mar 2026