Southampton vs Norwich City: match statistics
Southampton is in excellent form, winning four of their last five matches and averaging 2.6 points per game. The hosts have a solid home record with 47% wins and only 18% losses, as well as an impressive Expected Goals ratio (xG 1.79 vs 1.17), which indicates offensive superiority. Norwich City, despite good recent form (4 wins in 5 matches), performs significantly worse away from home – only 39% wins and a clearly worse xG balance (1.23 vs 1.57). Southampton also has an advantage in ball possession (59% vs 50%) and better shooting accuracy in home matches. A key factor is also the hosts' solid defense, which at home maintains 41% clean sheets and concedes on average only 0.82 goals per match. Considering all statistics, Southampton has a clear advantage and should win this match in front of their home crowd.
Southampton vs Norwich City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Southampton played against Norwich City in Championship (England). The game was played on March 18, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Southampton has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Norwich City has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Southampton scores 1.62 goals per game and allows 1.30. Norwich City scores 1.38 and allows 1.22. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 73% of Southampton's games and 59% of Norwich City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 59% and 49%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Southampton has the higher season xG average, 1.62 to 1.39 per game. Southampton takes 14.3 shots per game, while Norwich City takes 12.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Southampton leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.89 goals per game after halftime. Norwich City leads at halftime in 32% and scores 0.76 after halftime.
When the teams score
Southampton's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (14 goals). For Norwich City, it is minutes 61-75 (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 50% 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 3.00 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 is in excellent form, winning four of their last five matches and averaging 2.6 points per game. The hosts have a solid home record with 47% wins and only 18% losses, as well as an impressive Expected Goals ratio (xG 1.79 vs 1.17), which indicates offensive superiority. Norwich City, despite good recent form (4 wins in 5 matches), performs significantly worse away from home – only 39% wins and a clearly worse xG balance (1.23 vs 1.57). Southampton also has an advantage in ball possession (59% vs 50%) and better shooting accuracy in home matches. A key factor is also the hosts' solid defense, which at home maintains 41% clean sheets and concedes on average only 0.82 goals per match. Considering all statistics, Southampton has a clear advantage and should win this match in front of their home crowd.
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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
| Southampton | Norwich City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.32 |
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.
Norwich City is 9% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Southampton · 2.4 pts / game - Norwich 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 17% better for: goals scored per game.
1.62 goals / game - Southampton · 1.38 goals / game - Norwich City
Norwich City is 7% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.3 goals / game - Southampton · 1.22 goals / game - Norwich City
Southampton scores in 86% of games (32 of 37 meczów), while Norwich City keeps a clean sheet in 22% (8 of 37 meczów).
Norwich City scores in 81% of games (30 of 37 meczów), while Southampton keeps a clean sheet in 22% (8 of 37 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 - Norwich 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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Southampton - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 41%. 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.
Norwich City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +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 46-60 (14 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
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* 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 | Norwich City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.92 | 2.59 | • 2.59 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 73% | 56% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 59% | 50% | • 49% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 25% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 62% | 71% | ▼ 62% |
| Goal after half-time | • 78% | 78% | ▲ 86% |
^ 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 Southampton's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Norwich City. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Southampton vs Norwich City?
The Championship match finished Southampton 1:0 Norwich City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Southampton vs Norwich City?
Southampton score 1.62 goals per game on average and Norwich City 1.38. The Championship average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 73% of Southampton's matches and 59% of Norwich City's.
What form are Southampton and Norwich City in?
Over the last 5 games Southampton have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Norwich City 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Southampton vs Norwich City?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Southampton vs Norwich City: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.