Braintree Town vs Southend United: match statistics
Braintree Town vs Southend United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Braintree Town played against Southend United in National League (England). The game was played on December 26, 2025. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Braintree Town has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Southend United has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Braintree Town scores 0.74 goals per game and allows 1.35. Southend United scores 1.57 and allows 0.86. Games in this league average 2.81 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 30% of Braintree Town's games and 48% of Southend United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 35% and 52%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Southend United has the higher season xG average, 1.90 to 1.55 per game. Braintree Town takes 12.6 shots per game, while Southend United takes 16.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Braintree Town leads at halftime in 13% of its games and scores 0.48 goals per game after halftime. Southend United leads at halftime in 38% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Braintree Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Southend United, it is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National League games average 2.81 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
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 | Southend United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.19 | 0.28 |
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.
Braintree Town is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Braintree Town · 1.2 pts / game - Southend 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.
Southend United is 112% better for: goals scored per game.
0.74 goals / game - Braintree Town · 1.57 goals / game - Southend United
Southend United is 57% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.35 goals / game - Braintree Town · 0.86 goals / game - Southend United
Braintree Town scores in 48% of games (11 of 23 meczów), while Southend United keeps a clean sheet in 48% (10 of 21 meczów).
Southend United scores in 90% of games (19 of 21 meczów), while Braintree Town keeps a clean sheet in 35% (8 of 23 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 - Southend 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.
Southend United is 84% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.91 pts / game - Braintree Town · 1.67 pts / game - Southend 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 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Southend United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
* 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 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +10 - 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
Braintree Town
Southend 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 | Southend United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.09 | 2.81 | ▼ 2.43 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 30% | 54% | ▼ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 35% | 53% | • 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 26% | ▲ 48% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 57% | 70% | ▼ 52% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 81% | ▲ 90% |
^ 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
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.
FAQ
What was the result of Braintree Town vs Southend United?
The National League match finished Braintree Town 0:1 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 Braintree Town vs Southend United?
Braintree Town score 0.74 goals per game on average and Southend United 1.57. The National League average is 2.81 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 30% of Braintree Town's matches and 48% of Southend United's.
What form are Braintree Town and Southend United in?
Over the last 5 games Braintree Town have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Southend United 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Braintree Town 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.