Southend United vs Barrow: match statistics
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Southend United vs Barrow: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Southend United plays Barrow in National League (England). The game is scheduled for September 26, 2026. Venue: Roots Hall Stadium.
Recent form
Southend United has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Barrow has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Southend United scores 2.56 goals per game and allows 1.33. Barrow scores 1.22 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 3.01 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 89% of Southend United's games and 56% of Barrow's. The Over 2.5 rates are 78% and 56%, compared with league averages of 66% for BTTS and 60% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Southend United has the higher season xG average, 1.83 to 1.51 per game. Southend United takes 12.9 shots per game, while Barrow takes 9.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Southend United leads at halftime in 56% of its games and scores 1.22 goals per game after halftime. Barrow leads at halftime in 22% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Southend United's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Barrow, it is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National League games average 3.01 goals. Both teams score in 66% of games, and 60% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
| Southend United | Barrow | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 52% | 45% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.27 |
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.
Southend United is 38% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Southend United · 1.6 pts / game - Barrow
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.
Southend United is 110% better for: goals scored per game.
2.56 goals / game - Southend United · 1.22 goals / game - Barrow
Southend United scores in 100% of games (9 of 9 games), while Barrow keeps a clean sheet in 22% (2 of 9 games).
Barrow scores in 78% of games (7 of 9 games), while Southend United keeps a clean sheet in 11% (1 of 9 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 - Southend United
Over / Under - Barrow
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.
Southend United is 42% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.89 pts / game - Southend United · 1.33 pts / game - Barrow
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Southend United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 56% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Barrow - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
* 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 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Southend United
Barrow
* 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
| Southend United | Liga | Barrow | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.89 | 3.01 | ▼ 2.56 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 89% | 66% | ▼ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 78% | 60% | ▼ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 11% | 18% | ▲ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 89% | 71% | ▼ 56% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 87% | ▲ 89% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Southend United and Barrow play?
Southend United face Barrow on September 26, 2026 in National League at Roots Hall Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Southend United vs Barrow?
Southend United score 2.56 goals per game on average and Barrow 1.22. The National League average is 3.01 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 60% of games. Both teams score in 89% of Southend United's matches and 56% of Barrow's.
What form are Southend United and Barrow in?
Over the last 5 games Southend United have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Barrow 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Southend United vs Barrow?
The statistical background for Southend United vs Barrow — 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.