Poole Town vs Gloucester City: match statistics
The match promises to be incredibly even, pointing towards a draw as the most likely outcome. Poole Town presents a solid disposition at home with 56% of home matches won and an impressive goal difference of +21; however, Gloucester City is in excellent form with 2.2 points per match in their last five games and an unbeaten run (3 wins, 2 draws). The hosts have the advantage in home scoring efficiency (2.38 goals per match), but the guests possess a better xG in away matches (1.7 vs 1.16), suggesting higher quality in created chances. A key factor is that both teams have similar overall records (Poole 17-7-6, Gloucester 18-7-6) and comparable goal averages. Considering the guests' high form and the hosts' solidity on their own turf, I expect a tight, balanced duel ending in a share of points.
Poole Town vs Gloucester City: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Poole Town play Gloucester City in Southern League Premier South (England). The match date is 28 February 2026 at 16:00. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Poole Town: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Gloucester City: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Poole Town scores 1.88 and concedes 1.23 goals per match. Gloucester City scores 2.20 and concedes 1.32. League average: 3.16 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Poole Town 60%, Gloucester City 59%. Over 2.5: Poole Town 58%, Gloucester City 70%. League level: BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 61%.
xG, shots and style
Gloucester City has higher xG: 1.41 vs 1.35. Poole Town: 1.9 shots per match, Gloucester City: 0.9.
Match halves
Poole Town: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 1.00. Gloucester City: half-time lead 55%, second-half goals 1.11.
Goals by minute
Poole Town: 76-90+ (18 goals). Gloucester City: 76-90+ (27 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Southern League Premier South: 3.16 goals per match, BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 61%.
Head-to-head
2 H2H matches: 0-0-2. Average goals 5.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
The match promises to be incredibly even, pointing towards a draw as the most likely outcome. Poole Town presents a solid disposition at home with 56% of home matches won and an impressive goal difference of +21; however, Gloucester City is in excellent form with 2.2 points per match in their last five games and an unbeaten run (3 wins, 2 draws). The hosts have the advantage in home scoring efficiency (2.38 goals per match), but the guests possess a better xG in away matches (1.7 vs 1.16), suggesting higher quality in created chances. A key factor is that both teams have similar overall records (Poole 17-7-6, Gloucester 18-7-6) and comparable goal averages. Considering the guests' high form and the hosts' solidity on their own turf, I expect a tight, balanced duel ending in a share of 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
| Poole Town | Gloucester City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | -35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.69 | 1.64 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 2.69 | 0.00 |
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.
Gloucester City is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Poole Town · 1.8 pts / match - Gloucester City
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.
Gloucester City is 17% better for: goals scored per match.
1.88 goals / match - Poole Town · 2.2 goals / match - Gloucester City
Poole Town is 7% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.23 goals / match - Poole Town · 1.32 goals / match - Gloucester City
Poole Town scores in 86% of matches (37 of 43 matches), while Gloucester City keeps a clean sheet in 32% (14 of 44 matches).
Gloucester City scores in 91% of matches (40 of 44 matches), while Poole Town keeps a clean sheet in 30% (13 of 43 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 — Poole Town
Over / Under — Gloucester City
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.
Gloucester City is 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.65 pts / match - Poole Town · 1.95 pts / match - Gloucester City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Poole Town - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 44% of matches and wins 49%. 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.
Gloucester City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 55% of matches and wins 59%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +6 | -4 |
* 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 76-90 (18 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (27 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): +11 - 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
Poole Town
Gloucester City
* 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 (Southern League Premier South).
Teams vs league
| Poole Town | Liga | Gloucester City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 3.12 | 3.16 | ▲ 3.52 |
| Both teams scored | • 60% | 59% | • 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 58% | 61% | ▲ 70% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 30% | 22% | ▲ 32% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 79% | 76% | • 75% |
| Goal after half-time | • 84% | 84% | ▲ 89% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Poole Town 0 - 0 - 2 Gloucester City. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Poole Town vs Gloucester City?
The Southern League Premier South match finished Poole Town 1:2 Gloucester City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Poole Town and Gloucester City?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Poole Town won 0, Gloucester City won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Poole Town vs Gloucester City?
Poole Town score 1.88 goals per game on average and Gloucester City 2.20. The Southern League Premier South average is 3.16 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Poole Town's matches and 59% of Gloucester City's.
What form are Poole Town and Gloucester City in?
Over the last 5 games Poole Town have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Gloucester City 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Poole Town vs Gloucester City?
The statistical background for Poole Town vs Gloucester City — 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.