Scunthorpe United vs Gateshead: match statistics
Scunthorpe United vs Gateshead: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Scunthorpe United played against Gateshead in National League (England). The game was played on December 30, 2025. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Scunthorpe United has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Gateshead has 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses, with 0.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Scunthorpe United scores 1.78 goals per game and allows 1.13. Gateshead scores 1.22 and allows 2.43. Games in this league average 2.81 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 78% of Scunthorpe United's games and 52% of Gateshead's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 78%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Scunthorpe United has the higher season xG average, 1.69 to 1.43 per game. Scunthorpe United takes 13.2 shots per game, while Gateshead takes 10.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Scunthorpe United leads at halftime in 48% of its games and scores 0.96 goals per game after halftime. Gateshead leads at halftime in 17% and scores 0.57 after halftime.
When the teams score
Scunthorpe United's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). For Gateshead, it is minutes 0-15 (7 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 54% 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
| Scunthorpe United | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.34 |
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.
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 46% better for: goals scored per game.
1.78 goals / game - Scunthorpe United · 1.22 goals / game - Gateshead
Scunthorpe United is 115% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.13 goals / game - Scunthorpe United · 2.43 goals / game - Gateshead
Scunthorpe United scores in 91% of games (21 of 23 meczów), while Gateshead keeps a clean sheet in 9% (2 of 23 meczów).
Gateshead scores in 57% of games (13 of 23 meczów), while Scunthorpe United keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 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 - Scunthorpe United
Over / Under - Gateshead
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 120% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.83 pts / game - Scunthorpe United · 0.83 pts / game - Gateshead
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Scunthorpe United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 48% of games and wins 57%. 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.
Gateshead - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -6 | -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 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -9 - 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
Scunthorpe United
Gateshead
* 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
| Scunthorpe United | Liga | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.91 | 2.81 | ▲ 3.65 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 78% | 54% | ▼ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 54% | ▲ 78% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 26% | ▼ 9% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 74% | 70% | ▲ 87% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 78% | 80% | ▲ 87% |
^ 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 Scunthorpe United vs Gateshead?
The National League match finished Scunthorpe United 2:0 Gateshead. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Scunthorpe United vs Gateshead?
Scunthorpe United score 1.78 goals per game on average and Gateshead 1.22. The National League average is 2.81 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 78% of Scunthorpe United's matches and 52% of Gateshead's.
What form are Scunthorpe United and Gateshead in?
Over the last 5 games Scunthorpe United have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Gateshead 0-0-5 (0.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Scunthorpe United vs Gateshead?
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.