Southend United vs Sutton United: match statistics
Southend United vs Sutton United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Southend United played against Sutton United in National League (England). The game was played on December 30, 2025. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Southend United has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Sutton United has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Southend United scores 1.55 goals per game and allows 0.82. Sutton United scores 1.48 and allows 1.87. Games in this league average 2.81 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of Southend United's games and 70% of Sutton United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 65%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Southend United has the higher season xG average, 1.88 to 1.41 per game. Southend United takes 15.9 shots per game, while Sutton United takes 10.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Southend United leads at halftime in 36% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Sutton United leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.78 after halftime.
When the teams score
Southend United's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). For Sutton United, it is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National League games average 2.81 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats 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
| Southend United | Sutton United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.34 |
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.
Sutton United is 11% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Southend United · 2 pts / game - Sutton United
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 5% better for: goals scored per game.
1.55 goals / game - Southend United · 1.48 goals / game - Sutton United
Southend United is 128% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.82 goals / game - Southend United · 1.87 goals / game - Sutton United
Southend United scores in 91% of games (20 of 22 meczów), while Sutton United keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 23 meczów).
Sutton United scores in 74% of games (17 of 23 meczów), while Southend United keeps a clean sheet in 50% (11 of 22 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 - Sutton United
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 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.64 pts / game - Southend United · 1.39 pts / game - Sutton United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Southend United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 50%. 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.
Sutton United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 22%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
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 | 1.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -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 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +10 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (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
Southend United
Sutton United
* 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 | Sutton United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.36 | 2.81 | ▲ 3.35 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 54% | ▲ 70% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 54% | ▲ 65% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 26% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 70% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 91% | 80% | ▼ 78% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Southend United vs Sutton United?
The National League match finished Southend United 1:0 Sutton United. 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 Sutton United?
Southend United score 1.55 goals per game on average and Sutton United 1.48. The National League average is 2.81 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Southend United's matches and 70% of Sutton United's.
What form are Southend United and Sutton United in?
Over the last 5 games Southend United have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Sutton United 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Southend United vs Sutton United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Southend United vs Sutton United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.