Braintree Town vs Scunthorpe United: match statistics
Scunthorpe United demonstrates significantly higher form and quality, occupying 5th place in the table with a record of 20 wins this season, while Braintree Town is in 23rd position with only 8 wins. The visitors have an impressive goal difference of 70:54 and a positive away match balance (+6), while the hosts at home have a negative balance (-4) and have scored only 0.79 goals per match. The form in the last 5 matches also favors the visitors – Scunthorpe has earned 6 points (2.0 PPG) with a series of DWLWW, while Braintree only 4 points (0.8 PPG) with a form of LWLLD. Scunthorpe's high shot conversion rate (15% vs 6%) and the fact that the visitors have failed to score in only 5% of away matches (vs 47% of the hosts at home) further confirm the advantage of the visiting team. All key statistical indicators point to a probable victory for Scunthorpe United in this encounter.
Braintree Town vs Scunthorpe United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Braintree Town played against Scunthorpe United in National League (England). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 2:3.
Recent form
Braintree Town has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Scunthorpe United has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Braintree Town scores 0.76 goals per game and allows 1.50. Scunthorpe United scores 1.84 and allows 1.42. Games in this league average 2.94 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 39% of Braintree Town's games and 76% of Scunthorpe United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 42% and 66%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Scunthorpe United has the higher season xG average, 1.74 to 1.49 per game. Braintree Town takes 11.9 shots per game, while Scunthorpe United takes 13.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Braintree Town leads at halftime in 13% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Scunthorpe United leads at halftime in 39% and scores 1.03 after halftime.
When the teams score
Braintree Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Scunthorpe United, it is minutes 31-45+ (15 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National League games average 2.94 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Scunthorpe United demonstrates significantly higher form and quality, occupying 5th place in the table with a record of 20 wins this season, while Braintree Town is in 23rd position with only 8 wins. The visitors have an impressive goal difference of 70:54 and a positive away match balance (+6), while the hosts at home have a negative balance (-4) and have scored only 0.79 goals per match. The form in the last 5 matches also favors the visitors – Scunthorpe has earned 6 points (2.0 PPG) with a series of DWLWW, while Braintree only 4 points (0.8 PPG) with a form of LWLLD. Scunthorpe's high shot conversion rate (15% vs 6%) and the fact that the visitors have failed to score in only 5% of away matches (vs 47% of the hosts at home) further confirm the advantage of the visiting team. All key statistical indicators point to a probable victory for Scunthorpe United in this encounter.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Braintree Town | Scunthorpe United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.19 | 0.36 |
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 games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Scunthorpe United is 150% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Braintree Town · 2 pts / game - Scunthorpe United
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.
Scunthorpe United is 142% better for: goals scored per game.
0.76 goals / game - Braintree Town · 1.84 goals / game - Scunthorpe United
Scunthorpe United is 6% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.5 goals / game - Braintree Town · 1.42 goals / game - Scunthorpe United
Braintree Town scores in 53% of games (20 of 38 meczów), while Scunthorpe United keeps a clean sheet in 16% (6 of 38 meczów).
Scunthorpe United scores in 92% of games (35 of 38 meczów), while Braintree Town keeps a clean sheet in 29% (11 of 38 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Braintree Town
Over / Under - Scunthorpe United
1st half
2nd half
Game 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.
Scunthorpe United is 63% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.95 pts / game - Braintree Town · 1.55 pts / game - Scunthorpe United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Braintree Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 21%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Scunthorpe United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 53%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +6 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (15 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (17). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
Braintree Town
Scunthorpe United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (National League).
Teams vs league
| Braintree Town | Liga | Scunthorpe United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.26 | 2.94 | ▲ 3.26 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 39% | 58% | ▲ 76% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 42% | 57% | ▲ 66% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 29% | 23% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 53% | 72% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 81% | ▼ 79% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Braintree Town's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Scunthorpe United. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Braintree Town vs Scunthorpe United?
The National League match finished Braintree Town 2:3 Scunthorpe United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Braintree Town vs Scunthorpe United?
Braintree Town score 0.76 goals per game on average and Scunthorpe United 1.84. The National League average is 2.94 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 39% of Braintree Town's matches and 76% of Scunthorpe United's.
What form are Braintree Town and Scunthorpe United in?
Over the last 5 games Braintree Town have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Scunthorpe United 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Braintree Town vs Scunthorpe United?
The statistical background for Braintree Town vs Scunthorpe United — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.