Altrincham vs Southend United: match statistics
Southend United displays clearly better form and statistics this season. The visitors occupy 7th place in the table with 17 wins, while Altrincham is in 16th position with only 13 wins and a negative goal difference (-12 overall). Southend is unbeaten in their last 5 matches (2 wins, 3 draws) and has scored 9 goals, which indicates good offensive form. In away matches, the visitors have an impressive 33% clean sheets and concede an average of only 1.17 goals per game, whereas Altrincham in home matches concedes an average of 1.37 goals. Additionally, Southend has a better shot conversion rate (12% with a similar number of shots) and fails to score less frequently (6% FTS% vs the hosts' 16%). Considering all these factors, Southend United holds a genuine advantage and should win this encounter, although Altrincham's home form (53% wins at home) does not allow us to completely rule them out of the contest for points.
Altrincham vs Southend United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Altrincham play Southend United in National League (England). The match date is 21 March 2026 at 16:00. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Altrincham: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Southend United: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Altrincham scores 1.20 and concedes 1.41 goals per match. Southend United scores 1.77 and concedes 1.02. League average: 2.92 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Altrincham 61%, Southend United 53%. Over 2.5: Altrincham 57%, Southend United 51%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 57%.
xG, shots and style
Southend United has higher xG: 1.92 vs 1.49. Altrincham: 11.5 shots per match, Southend United: 16.0.
Match halves
Altrincham: half-time lead 37%, second-half goals 0.57. Southend United: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 1.02.
Goals by minute
Altrincham: 31-45+ (12 goals). Southend United: 76-90+ (26 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
National League: 2.92 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 57%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
Southend United displays clearly better form and statistics this season. The visitors occupy 7th place in the table with 17 wins, while Altrincham is in 16th position with only 13 wins and a negative goal difference (-12 overall). Southend is unbeaten in their last 5 matches (2 wins, 3 draws) and has scored 9 goals, which indicates good offensive form. In away matches, the visitors have an impressive 33% clean sheets and concede an average of only 1.17 goals per game, whereas Altrincham in home matches concedes an average of 1.37 goals. Additionally, Southend has a better shot conversion rate (12% with a similar number of shots) and fails to score less frequently (6% FTS% vs the hosts' 16%). Considering all these factors, Southend United holds a genuine advantage and should win this encounter, although Altrincham's home form (53% wins at home) does not allow us to completely rule them out of the contest for points.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Altrincham | Southend United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.30 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Southend United is 48% better for: goals scored per match.
1.2 goals / match - Altrincham · 1.77 goals / match - Southend United
Southend United is 38% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.41 goals / match - Altrincham · 1.02 goals / match - Southend United
Altrincham scores in 80% of matches (37 of 46 matches), while Southend United keeps a clean sheet in 36% (17 of 47 matches).
Southend United scores in 85% of matches (40 of 47 matches), while Altrincham keeps a clean sheet in 22% (10 of 46 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Altrincham
Over / Under — Southend United
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Southend United is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.43 pts / match - Altrincham · 1.62 pts / match - Southend United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Altrincham - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 37% of matches and wins 37%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Southend United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 49%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 2.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (12 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (20). Late-goal balance (76-90): -10 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (26 goli). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +17 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Altrincham
Southend United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (National League).
Teams vs league
| Altrincham | Liga | Southend United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.61 | 2.92 | ▼ 2.79 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 56% | ▼ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 57% | 57% | ▼ 51% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 24% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 71% | • 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 80% | • 79% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Altrincham 0 - 0 - 1 Southend United. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Altrincham vs Southend United?
The National League match finished Altrincham 1:0 Southend United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Altrincham vs Southend United?
Altrincham score 1.20 goals per game on average and Southend United 1.77. The National League average is 2.92 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Altrincham's matches and 53% of Southend United's.
What form are Altrincham and Southend United in?
Over the last 5 games Altrincham have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Southend United 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Altrincham vs Southend United?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.