Southampton vs Bristol City: match statistics
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Southampton vs Bristol City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Southampton plays Bristol City in Championship (England). The game is scheduled for September 12, 2026. Venue: St. Mary's Stadium.
Recent form
Southampton has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Bristol City has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Southampton scores 2.20 goals per game and allows 1.20. Bristol City scores 1.80 and allows 1.40. Games in this league average 2.87 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 100% of Southampton's games and 80% of Bristol City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 80%, compared with league averages of 67% for BTTS and 65% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Southampton has the higher season xG average, 1.72 to 1.26 per game. Southampton takes 17.0 shots per game, while Bristol City takes 11.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Southampton leads at halftime in 60% of its games and scores 1.20 goals per game after halftime. Bristol City leads at halftime in 40% and scores 1.20 after halftime.
When the teams score
Southampton's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). For Bristol City, it is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.87 goals. Both teams score in 67% of games, and 65% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Southampton | Bristol City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.48 | 0.45 |
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.
Bristol City is 25% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Southampton · 2 pts / game - Bristol 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.
Southampton is 22% better for: goals scored per game.
2.2 goals / game - Southampton · 1.8 goals / game - Bristol City
Southampton is 17% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.2 goals / game - Southampton · 1.4 goals / game - Bristol City
Southampton scores in 100% of games (5 of 5 meczów), while Bristol City keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 5 meczów).
Bristol City scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 meczów), while Southampton keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 5 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 - Southampton
Over / Under - Bristol 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.
Southampton is 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2 pts / game - Southampton · 1.6 pts / game - Bristol City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Southampton - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 60% of games and wins 40%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Bristol City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
* 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 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Southampton
Bristol 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 (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Southampton | Liga | Bristol City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.40 | 2.87 | ▲ 3.20 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 67% | ▲ 80% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 60% | 65% | ▲ 80% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 21% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 80% | • 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 75% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Southampton's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Bristol City. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do Southampton and Bristol City play?
Southampton face Bristol City on September 12, 2026 in Championship at St. Mary's Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Southampton and Bristol City?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Southampton won 0, Bristol City won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Southampton vs Bristol City?
Southampton score 2.20 goals per game on average and Bristol City 1.80. The Championship average is 2.87 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 65% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Southampton's matches and 80% of Bristol City's.
What form are Southampton and Bristol City in?
Over the last 5 games Southampton have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Bristol City 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Southampton vs Bristol City?
The statistical background for Southampton vs Bristol 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.