Scunthorpe United vs York City: match statistics
York City demonstrates a decisive advantage as the 2nd placed team in the table with an impressive record of 23 wins, 8 draws, and just 2 losses this season. The visitors present excellent form with 5 consecutive wins in recent matches and a 73% away win rate. Scunthorpe United, despite a decent position (5th place), is experiencing a form crisis with only 1 win in the last 5 matches and a points average of 0.8 PPG. York City dominates statistically: higher average goals scored (2.13 vs 2.0), better shot conversion, significantly higher possession (64% vs 50%), and superior xG (2.06 vs 1.9). The difference in form, quality of play, and table position points to a clear favorite in this clash.
Scunthorpe United vs York City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Scunthorpe United played against York City in National League (England). The game was played on February 24, 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Recent form
Scunthorpe United has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. York City has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Scunthorpe United scores 1.84 goals per game and allows 1.38. York City scores 2.67 and allows 0.97. Games in this league average 2.86 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 78% of Scunthorpe United's games and 64% of York City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 59% and 76%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
York City has the higher season xG average, 2.03 to 1.74 per game. Scunthorpe United takes 13.3 shots per game, while York City takes 16.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Scunthorpe United leads at halftime in 44% of its games and scores 0.94 goals per game after halftime. York City leads at halftime in 36% and scores 1.55 after halftime.
When the teams score
Scunthorpe United's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (15 goals). For York City, it is minutes 76-90+ (28 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National League games average 2.86 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 55% 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 4.00 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
York City demonstrates a decisive advantage as the 2nd placed team in the table with an impressive record of 23 wins, 8 draws, and just 2 losses this season. The visitors present excellent form with 5 consecutive wins in recent matches and a 73% away win rate. Scunthorpe United, despite a decent position (5th place), is experiencing a form crisis with only 1 win in the last 5 matches and a points average of 0.8 PPG. York City dominates statistically: higher average goals scored (2.13 vs 2.0), better shot conversion, significantly higher possession (64% vs 50%), and superior xG (2.06 vs 1.9). The difference in form, quality of play, and table position points to a clear favorite in this clash.
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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
| Scunthorpe United | York City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 45% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 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.
York City is 275% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Scunthorpe United · 3 pts / game - York 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.
York City is 45% better for: goals scored per game.
1.84 goals / game - Scunthorpe United · 2.67 goals / game - York City
York City is 42% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.38 goals / game - Scunthorpe United · 0.97 goals / game - York City
Scunthorpe United scores in 94% of games (30 of 32 meczów), while York City keeps a clean sheet in 33% (11 of 33 meczów).
York City scores in 94% of games (31 of 33 meczów), while Scunthorpe United keeps a clean sheet in 16% (5 of 32 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 - York City
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 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.69 pts / game - Scunthorpe United · 1.55 pts / game - York City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Scunthorpe United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 53%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
York City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 70%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +5 |
* 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 (15 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (28 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +19 - 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
Scunthorpe United
York City
* 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 | York City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.22 | 2.86 | ▲ 3.64 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 78% | 56% | ▲ 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 59% | 55% | ▲ 76% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 16% | 24% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 72% | ▲ 82% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 78% | 80% | ▲ 94% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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 Scunthorpe United's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against York City. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Scunthorpe United vs York City?
The National League match finished Scunthorpe United 0:3 York City. 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 York City?
Scunthorpe United score 1.84 goals per game on average and York City 2.67. The National League average is 2.86 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 78% of Scunthorpe United's matches and 64% of York City's.
What form are Scunthorpe United and York City in?
Over the last 5 games Scunthorpe United have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and York City 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Scunthorpe United vs York City?
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.