Southend United vs Boreham Wood: match statistics
Southend United presents impressive home form with 62% wins and only 15% losses at their own stadium. The hosts possess a strong advantage in home goal difference (+18) and a high clean sheet rate (54%), indicating a solid defense. Boreham Wood, despite a good table position, is going through a form slump with just 1 point per match in the last 5 games, conceding 11 goals in that period. The visitors show weaker efficiency in away matches (47% wins) and poorer defensive form on the road (averaging 1.4 goals conceded). The hosts' xG advantage (2.21 vs 1.9) and the significant difference in recent form (1.8 PPG vs 1.0 PPG) support a Southend United victory, although Boreham Wood's experience and possession (58%) could make the match competitive. Considering all factors, a home win is the most probable result, with a draw as the secondary scenario.
Southend United vs Boreham Wood: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Southend United played against Boreham Wood in National League (England). The game was played on February 24, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Southend United has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Boreham Wood has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Southend United scores 1.73 goals per game and allows 0.90. Boreham Wood scores 1.91 and allows 1.22. Games in this league average 2.86 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Southend United's games and 63% of Boreham Wood's. The Over 2.5 rates are 53% and 69%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Boreham Wood has the higher season xG average, 1.89 to 1.86 per game. Southend United takes 15.5 shots per game, while Boreham Wood takes 14.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Southend United leads at halftime in 40% of its games and scores 1.10 goals per game after halftime. Boreham Wood leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.94 after halftime.
When the teams score
Southend United's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (20 goals). For Boreham Wood, it is minutes 31-45+ (13 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National League games average 2.86 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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
Southend United presents impressive home form with 62% wins and only 15% losses at their own stadium. The hosts possess a strong advantage in home goal difference (+18) and a high clean sheet rate (54%), indicating a solid defense. Boreham Wood, despite a good table position, is going through a form slump with just 1 point per match in the last 5 games, conceding 11 goals in that period. The visitors show weaker efficiency in away matches (47% wins) and poorer defensive form on the road (averaging 1.4 goals conceded). The hosts' xG advantage (2.21 vs 1.9) and the significant difference in recent form (1.8 PPG vs 1.0 PPG) support a Southend United victory, although Boreham Wood's experience and possession (58%) could make the match competitive. Considering all factors, a home win is the most probable result, with a draw as the secondary scenario.
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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
| Southend United | Boreham Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 46% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 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.
Southend United is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Southend United · 1 pts / game - Boreham Wood
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.
Boreham Wood is 10% better for: goals scored per game.
1.73 goals / game - Southend United · 1.91 goals / game - Boreham Wood
Southend United is 36% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.9 goals / game - Southend United · 1.22 goals / game - Boreham Wood
Southend United scores in 90% of games (27 of 30 meczów), while Boreham Wood keeps a clean sheet in 34% (11 of 32 meczów).
Boreham Wood scores in 94% of games (30 of 32 meczów), while Southend United keeps a clean sheet in 43% (13 of 30 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 - Southend United
Over / Under - Boreham Wood
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.
Boreham Wood is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.7 pts / game - Southend United · 1.84 pts / game - Boreham Wood
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Southend United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 50%. 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.
Boreham Wood - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 56%. 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 | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
* 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 (20 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +13 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (13 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - 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
Southend United
Boreham Wood
* 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 | Boreham Wood | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.63 | 2.86 | ▲ 3.13 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 56% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 53% | 55% | ▲ 69% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 43% | 24% | ▲ 34% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 72% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 87% | 80% | ▲ 84% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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 Southend United's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Boreham Wood. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Southend United vs Boreham Wood?
The National League match finished Southend United 0:2 Boreham Wood. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Southend United vs Boreham Wood?
Southend United score 1.73 goals per game on average and Boreham Wood 1.91. The National League average is 2.86 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Southend United's matches and 63% of Boreham Wood's.
What form are Southend United and Boreham Wood in?
Over the last 5 games Southend United have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Boreham Wood 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Southend United vs Boreham Wood?
The statistical background for Southend United vs Boreham Wood — 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.