EDINBURGH, Scotland (Jan. 17, 2026) (Interstat) — Spartans and Inver Caledonian W played to a scoreless draw Saturday in a SWF Scottish Cup match at The Vanloq Community Stadium.

The result defied pregame projections from Interstat, whose simulator had forecast a 3-1 Spartans victory and gave the hosts a 91.8% probability to win. Neither side could break through in a match where defensive play dominated.

Key performances included Spartans defender Jordan Tapping and Inver Caledonian W midfielder James Craigen, each credited with an assist. Both also received late yellow cards, Tapping in the 85th minute and Craigen in stoppage time.

The draw leaves Spartans with a 2-0-1 record in the cup competition, while Inver Caledonian W moves to 1-0-1. Spartans next play at Dundee United.