The Spartans Football Club was formed in the summer of 1951 and immediately joined the East of Scotland League. The club was originally formed for former university and college footballers but the constitution now allows "other interested parties" to join.
Spartans continue to play in the East of Scotland League, the level directly below the Third Division of the Scottish Football League. The team won the championship for the first time in season 1971/72 and the title retained for the first time in 2004/05.
Spartans are currently set to move to a new purpose built stadium and training facility in 2008 with a ground capacity of 3000.