Halifax Town vs Boston United: match statistics
Halifax Town demonstrates a clear advantage as hosts, boasting a 50% win rate in home matches and an impressive +11 goal difference. The home side is in solid form, recording 3 wins in their last 5 matches and averaging 2.08 goals per game at home. Boston United is in poor shape, winless in their last 5 fixtures with a mere 0.4 points per match during that period. The visitors hold a negative goal difference (-11 this season) and show inconsistency on the road (29% wins, 29% losses). xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.65 vs 1.27), and Halifax possesses a stronger home defense (1.17 GA) compared to Boston's away record (1.29 GA). Considering all factors, a home victory is the most likely scenario, though Boston's substantial away draw percentage (43%) suggests they may offer resistance.
Halifax Town vs Boston United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Halifax Town played against Boston United in National League (England). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Halifax Town has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Boston United has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Halifax Town scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 1.38. Boston United scores 1.07 and allows 1.48. Games in this league average 2.80 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 62% of Halifax Town's games and 59% of Boston United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 65% and 52%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Halifax Town has the higher season xG average, 1.44 to 1.32 per game. Halifax Town takes 10.7 shots per game, while Boston United takes 9.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Halifax Town leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 0.92 goals per game after halftime. Boston United leads at halftime in 19% and scores 0.70 after halftime.
When the teams score
Halifax Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Boston United, it is minutes 46-60 (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National League games average 2.80 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Halifax Town demonstrates a clear advantage as hosts, boasting a 50% win rate in home matches and an impressive +11 goal difference. The home side is in solid form, recording 3 wins in their last 5 matches and averaging 2.08 goals per game at home. Boston United is in poor shape, winless in their last 5 fixtures with a mere 0.4 points per match during that period. The visitors hold a negative goal difference (-11 this season) and show inconsistency on the road (29% wins, 29% losses). xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.65 vs 1.27), and Halifax possesses a stronger home defense (1.17 GA) compared to Boston's away record (1.29 GA). Considering all factors, a home victory is the most likely scenario, though Boston's substantial away draw percentage (43%) suggests they may offer resistance.
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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
| Halifax Town | Boston United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 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 games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Halifax Town is 400% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Halifax Town · 0.4 pts / game - Boston 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.
Halifax Town is 40% better for: goals scored per game.
1.5 goals / game - Halifax Town · 1.07 goals / game - Boston United
Halifax Town is 7% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.38 goals / game - Halifax Town · 1.48 goals / game - Boston United
Halifax Town scores in 81% of games (21 of 26 meczów), while Boston United keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 27 meczów).
Boston United scores in 67% of games (18 of 27 meczów), while Halifax Town keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 26 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 - Halifax Town
Over / Under - Boston 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.
Halifax Town is 44% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / game - Halifax Town · 1.04 pts / game - Boston United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Halifax Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 42%. 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.
Boston United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
* 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 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). 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
Halifax Town
Boston 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
| Halifax Town | Liga | Boston United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.88 | 2.80 | ▼ 2.56 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 54% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 54% | ▼ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 26% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 77% | 71% | ▼ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 79% | • 78% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Halifax Town's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Boston United. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Halifax Town vs Boston United?
The National League match finished Halifax Town 2:1 Boston United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Halifax Town vs Boston United?
Halifax Town score 1.50 goals per game on average and Boston United 1.07. The National League average is 2.80 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Halifax Town's matches and 59% of Boston United's.
What form are Halifax Town and Boston United in?
Over the last 5 games Halifax Town have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Boston United 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Halifax Town vs Boston United?
The statistical background for Halifax Town vs Boston 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.