Southend United vs Yeovil Town: match statistics
Southend United vs Yeovil Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Southend United played against Yeovil Town in National League (England). The game was played on March 31, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Southend United has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Yeovil Town has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Southend United scores 1.63 goals per game and allows 0.97. Yeovil Town scores 1.10 and allows 1.43. Games in this league average 2.94 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 53% of Southend United's games and 45% of Yeovil Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 47% and 48%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Southend United has the higher season xG average, 1.89 to 1.22 per game. Southend United takes 15.8 shots per game, while Yeovil Town takes 9.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Southend United leads at halftime in 37% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Yeovil Town leads at halftime in 23% and scores 0.57 after halftime.
When the teams score
Southend United's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (22 goals). For Yeovil Town, it is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National League games average 2.94 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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 display significantly better home metrics: higher win rate (53%), 1.79 G/90 and only 0.79 conceded, with xG for (2.15) exceeding xG against (1.12). Hosts have possession advantage (55%), more shots and better form (wwldw, 2 PPG last 5). Yeovil Town struggle away — low goals per game (0.95), high loss rate (65%) and 45% of matches without scoring. The gap in defense and chance creation favors the hosts and reduces the visitors’ prospects. Based on this data a home win is most likely, with moderate chance of a draw and low chance of an away win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Statistical analysis favors a BTTS scenario: league BTTS is high (57%), and both teams have 60% BTTS in last5. Southend shows solid recent attacking form (avg 1.8 goals in L5) and season BTTS 55%, while Yeovil, despite lower season BTTS (35%), maintains comparable xG (1.23) and averages 1.4 goals in L5. Both sides concede relatively frequently (seasonal GA 1.5 and 1.35, xG_against >1.5) and have similar SOT counts, increasing the likelihood of mutual scoring. Low/moderate CS rates (20%/25%) further support BTTS = Yes.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Model gives total xG ≈2.90 (1.50 Southend, 1.40 Yeovil), close to league mean 2.94. Southend has better offensive metrics and higher recent 5-match xG; Yeovil concedes more xG, favoring goals conceded. High Over 0.5 and Over 1.5 percentages for the home side and moderate values for the away side increase the chance of at least two goals. Shot and conversion stats confirm sustained goal threat; league BTTS ~57% supports both teams scoring. Strongest signal: Over 1.5 as preferred line.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Statistical analysis points to a high probability of a draw at half-time — the home side has 60% HT draws and the opponents 45% in this category. Southend has a pronounced second-half edge (last5_ppg_2hg_home 2.0, over05_2hg_percentage_home 80%), increasing the chance of a turnaround after the break and a home win. Overall the hosts display better PPG and higher shot efficiency, while xG is similar, suggesting an even first 45 minutes and Southend advantage after the break. The risk of Yeovil quickly leading at HT is low (trailingAtHTPercentage_away high but overall weaker form and lower PPG). Accordingly the strong market signal is HT draw and FT home win (X/1).
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats 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 | Yeovil Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 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.
Southend United is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Southend United · 1.2 pts / game - Yeovil Town
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 48% better for: goals scored per game.
1.63 goals / game - Southend United · 1.1 goals / game - Yeovil Town
Southend United is 47% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.97 goals / game - Southend United · 1.43 goals / game - Yeovil Town
Southend United scores in 87% of games (33 of 38 meczów), while Yeovil Town keeps a clean sheet in 23% (9 of 40 meczów).
Yeovil Town scores in 63% of games (25 of 40 meczów), while Southend United keeps a clean sheet in 37% (14 of 38 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 - Yeovil Town
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 28% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.53 pts / game - Southend United · 1.2 pts / game - Yeovil Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Southend United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 45%. 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.
Yeovil Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 23% of games and wins 35%. 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 | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 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 (22 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +15 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
Yeovil Town
* 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 | Yeovil Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.61 | 2.94 | ▼ 2.53 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 53% | 58% | ▼ 45% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 47% | 57% | ▼ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 37% | 23% | • 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 68% | 72% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 84% | 81% | ▼ 70% |
^ 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: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Yeovil Town. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Southend United vs Yeovil Town?
The National League match finished Southend United 2:1 Yeovil Town. 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 Yeovil Town?
Southend United score 1.63 goals per game on average and Yeovil Town 1.10. The National League average is 2.94 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Southend United's matches and 45% of Yeovil Town's.
What form are Southend United and Yeovil Town in?
Over the last 5 games Southend United have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Yeovil Town 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Southend United vs Yeovil Town?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Southend United vs Yeovil Town: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.