Sheffield Wednesday vs Southampton: match statistics
Southampton decidedly outperforms Sheffield Wednesday in every statistical aspect. The hosts occupy the last, 24th place in the table with only 1 victory in the season, having lost all of their last 5 matches and failing to win any match at home (0% wins). Sheffield Wednesday scores an average of only 0.47 goals per home match and concedes as many as 2.06 goals, resulting in a dramatic goal difference of -27. Conversely, Southampton is in excellent form, winning 4 of the last 5 matches and earning an average of 2.6 points per match. The visitors score an average of 1.65 goals away with a shot conversion rate of 13% and hold the advantage in all key offensive metrics. Given the disastrous form of the hosts and the excellent disposition of Southampton, a victory for the visitors is highly probable.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Southampton: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sheffield Wednesday played against Southampton in Championship (England). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
Sheffield Wednesday has 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.00 points per game. Southampton has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Sheffield Wednesday scores 0.59 goals per game and allows 2.00. Southampton scores 1.59 and allows 1.32. Games in this league average 2.60 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 41% of Sheffield Wednesday's games and 71% of Southampton's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 59%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Southampton has the higher season xG average, 1.65 to 0.98 per game. Sheffield Wednesday takes 8.6 shots per game, while Southampton takes 14.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Sheffield Wednesday leads at halftime in 18% of its games and scores 0.29 goals per game after halftime. Southampton leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.85 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sheffield Wednesday's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (5 goals). For Southampton, it is minutes 46-60 (13 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.60 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. 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
Southampton decidedly outperforms Sheffield Wednesday in every statistical aspect. The hosts occupy the last, 24th place in the table with only 1 victory in the season, having lost all of their last 5 matches and failing to win any match at home (0% wins). Sheffield Wednesday scores an average of only 0.47 goals per home match and concedes as many as 2.06 goals, resulting in a dramatic goal difference of -27. Conversely, Southampton is in excellent form, winning 4 of the last 5 matches and earning an average of 2.6 points per match. The visitors score an average of 1.65 goals away with a shot conversion rate of 13% and hold the advantage in all key offensive metrics. Given the disastrous form of the hosts and the excellent disposition of Southampton, a victory for the visitors is highly probable.
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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
| Sheffield Wednesday | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 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.
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.
Southampton is 169% better for: goals scored per game.
0.59 goals / game - Sheffield Wednesday · 1.59 goals / game - Southampton
Southampton is 52% better for: goals allowed per game.
2 goals / game - Sheffield Wednesday · 1.32 goals / game - Southampton
Sheffield Wednesday scores in 44% of games (15 of 34 meczów), while Southampton keeps a clean sheet in 24% (8 of 34 meczów).
Southampton scores in 85% of games (29 of 34 meczów), while Sheffield Wednesday keeps a clean sheet in 9% (3 of 34 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 - Sheffield Wednesday
Over / Under - Southampton
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.
Southampton is 62% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.85 pts / game - Sheffield Wednesday · 1.38 pts / game - Southampton
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sheffield Wednesday - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 3%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Southampton - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 38%. 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 | 0.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -6 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +9 |
* 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 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -13 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (13 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Sheffield Wednesday
Southampton
* 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 (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Sheffield Wednesday | Liga | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.59 | 2.60 | ▲ 2.91 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 41% | 56% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 56% | 51% | ▲ 59% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 9% | 25% | • 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 74% | 71% | ▼ 62% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 82% | 78% | ▼ 76% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Sheffield Wednesday's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Southampton. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sheffield Wednesday vs Southampton?
The Championship match finished Sheffield Wednesday 1:3 Southampton. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sheffield Wednesday vs Southampton?
Sheffield Wednesday score 0.59 goals per game on average and Southampton 1.59. The Championship average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Sheffield Wednesday's matches and 71% of Southampton's.
What form are Sheffield Wednesday and Southampton in?
Over the last 5 games Sheffield Wednesday have a 0-0-5 record (0.00 points per game) and Southampton 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sheffield Wednesday vs Southampton?
The statistical background for Sheffield Wednesday vs Southampton — 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.