Southend United vs Eastleigh: match statistics
Southend United presents definitely better home form with 55% wins at home and an impressive goal record of 36:19 for the season. The hosts maintain a great average of 1.55 goals per match while conceding just 0.55, and their 64% clean sheets in home games testifies to a solid defense. Eastleigh, conversely, struggles away with only 29% wins and a negative goal difference, conceding an average of 1.21 goals per away match while scoring just 1.07. The xG statistics also speak in favor of the hosts (2.12 xG For vs 1.11 xG Against in home matches), while Eastleigh has an unfavorable xG balance on the road (1.18 vs 1.87). Given Southend's advantage in possession (56% vs 41%), shot efficiency, and current form of both teams, I definitely favor a home victory.
Southend United vs Eastleigh: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Southend United play Eastleigh in National League (England). The match date is 20 January 2026 at 20:45. Final score: 4:1.
Current form
Southend United: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Eastleigh: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Southend United scores 1.77 and concedes 1.02 goals per match. Eastleigh scores 1.24 and concedes 1.74. League average: 2.92 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Southend United 53%, Eastleigh 67%. Over 2.5: Southend United 51%, Eastleigh 57%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 57%.
xG, shots and style
Southend United has higher xG: 1.92 vs 1.32. Southend United: 16.0 shots per match, Eastleigh: 9.3.
Match halves
Southend United: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 1.02. Eastleigh: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.74.
Goals by minute
Southend United: 76-90+ (26 goals). Eastleigh: 76-90+ (14 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
National League: 2.92 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 57%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
Southend United presents definitely better home form with 55% wins at home and an impressive goal record of 36:19 for the season. The hosts maintain a great average of 1.55 goals per match while conceding just 0.55, and their 64% clean sheets in home games testifies to a solid defense. Eastleigh, conversely, struggles away with only 29% wins and a negative goal difference, conceding an average of 1.21 goals per away match while scoring just 1.07. The xG statistics also speak in favor of the hosts (2.12 xG For vs 1.11 xG Against in home matches), while Eastleigh has an unfavorable xG balance on the road (1.18 vs 1.87). Given Southend's advantage in possession (56% vs 41%), shot efficiency, and current form of both teams, I definitely favor a home victory.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Southend United | Eastleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Southend United is 13% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Southend United · 1.6 pts / match - Eastleigh
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 43% better for: goals scored per match.
1.77 goals / match - Southend United · 1.24 goals / match - Eastleigh
Southend United is 71% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.02 goals / match - Southend United · 1.74 goals / match - Eastleigh
Southend United scores in 85% of matches (40 of 47 matches), while Eastleigh keeps a clean sheet in 9% (4 of 46 matches).
Eastleigh scores in 74% of matches (34 of 46 matches), while Southend United keeps a clean sheet in 36% (17 of 47 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Southend United
Over / Under — Eastleigh
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 51% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.62 pts / match - Southend United · 1.07 pts / match - Eastleigh
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Southend United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 49%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Eastleigh - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 28%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 2.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (26 goli). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +17 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (20). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Southend United
Eastleigh
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | Eastleigh | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.79 | 2.92 | • 2.98 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 53% | 56% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 51% | 57% | • 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 36% | 24% | ▼ 9% |
| Goal before half-time | • 70% | 71% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | • 79% | 80% | • 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Southend United 0 - 0 - 1 Eastleigh. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Southend United vs Eastleigh?
The National League match finished Southend United 4:1 Eastleigh. 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 Eastleigh?
Southend United score 1.77 goals per game on average and Eastleigh 1.24. The National League average is 2.92 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Southend United's matches and 67% of Eastleigh's.
What form are Southend United and Eastleigh in?
Over the last 5 games Southend United have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Eastleigh 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Southend United vs Eastleigh?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Southend United vs Eastleigh: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.