Southampton vs Bristol City: match statistics
Southampton vs Bristol City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Southampton played against Bristol City in Championship (England). The game was played on September 12, 2026. Venue: St. Mary's Stadium. Final score: 4:1.
Recent form
Southampton has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Bristol City has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Southampton scores 2.33 goals per game and allows 1.17. Bristol City scores 1.80 and allows 1.40. Games in this league average 2.84 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 67% and 80%, compared with league averages of 67% for BTTS and 63% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Southampton has the higher season xG average, 1.70 to 1.26 per game. Southampton takes 16.8 shots per game, while Bristol City takes 11.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Southampton leads at halftime in 67% of its games and scores 1.17 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+ (4 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 2.84 goals. Both teams score in 67% of games, and 63% 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.
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 have a perfect home record across two matches, winning both and scoring an impressive average of 4 goals per game while conceding just 1. The hosts also create more chances, averaging 19.5 shots and 6 on target, with an xG of 1.99 compared to Bristol City’s 1.54. Bristol City are nevertheless in good form, having won 3 of their last 5 matches, and remain unbeaten away from home, averaging 2.33 goals per game. Neither team’s defense has kept a clean sheet, while Southampton have conceded 8 goals in their last five matches, so the visitors should create chances of their own. However, home advantage, greater possession at 56%, and the higher quality of chances created give Southampton a slight edge to win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS signal is clear, as both teams have scored in 100% of Bristol City’s matches this season and in 50% of Southampton’s, compared with a league average of 67%. Over the last 5 matches, this figure has risen to 100% for Southampton and 80% for Bristol City, with the teams averaging 2.2 and 1.8 goals respectively. The hosts conceded 1.6 goals per match during this period, while the visitors conceded 1.4, and their average xG against stood at 1.65 and 1.49, supporting the attacking potential of both sides. Southampton have kept a clean sheet in none of their matches this season, and neither have Bristol City, while the visitors average 5.67 shots on target compared with just 1.5 for the hosts. Despite Southampton’s weaker full-season attacking statistics, their current scoring form and both teams’ defensive vulnerability make a BTTS - Yes scenario more likely.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Neither team has kept a clean sheet in the current competition, while Southampton concede an average of 1.50 goals, compared with 1.33 goals conceded by Bristol City. In their last five matches, the hosts scored an average of 2.2 goals and conceded 1.6, whereas Bristol City scored 1.8 and conceded 1.4 goals. The visitors’ attacking potential is supported by 1.54 xG per match and an average of 5.67 shots on target, clearly higher than Southampton’s 0.83 xG and 1.50 shots on target. At least two goals have been scored in 100% of both teams’ matches so far, making Over 1.5 the strongest data-backed option, although the 2.5 and 3.5 lines carry greater volatility.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Bristol City have the stronger overall match potential: they average 2.33 goals compared with Southampton’s 1.00, while their average xG stands at 1.54 versus 0.83 for the hosts. The visitors are particularly dangerous after the break, averaging 1.67 goals, while Southampton average just 0.50; Bristol City have also won the second half in 67% of matches, whereas the hosts have not won a single one. A level score at half-time is supported by the fact that Bristol City were drawing after 45 minutes in 2 of 3 home matches in the seasonal data and in 40% of their last five appearances. Southampton can start strongly, leading at the break in 60% of their last five matches, but the hosts’ weaker defense, which allows 1.74 xG, increases the visitors’ chances of deciding the match after the interval. Therefore, the most likely HT/FT outcome is a draw at half-time and a Bristol City win at full-time.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats 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
| Southampton | Bristol City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.52 | 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.
Southampton is 10% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 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 29% better for: goals scored per game.
2.33 goals / game - Southampton · 1.8 goals / game - Bristol City
Southampton is 20% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.17 goals / game - Southampton · 1.4 goals / game - Bristol City
Southampton scores in 100% of games (6 of 6 games), while Bristol City keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 5 games).
Bristol City scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 games), while Southampton keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 6 games).
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 36% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.17 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 67% of games and wins 50%. 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 | 2.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 0% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +3 |
| 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 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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 | ▲ 3.50 | 2.84 | ▲ 3.20 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 67% | ▲ 80% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 63% | ▲ 80% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 21% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 81% | • 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 74% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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.
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
What was the result of Southampton vs Bristol City?
The Championship match finished Southampton 4:1 Bristol 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 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 2.33 goals per game on average and Bristol City 1.80. The Championship average is 2.84 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% 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 3-2-0 record (2.20 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.