Stoke City vs Southampton: match statistics
Stoke City display solid home form with a 43% win rate and an impressive +7 goal difference at their own stadium, conceding just 0.86 goals on average per match. Southampton perform significantly worse in away matches, conceding an average of 1.87 goals and failing to keep a single clean sheet (0% CS%), with a negative -6 goal difference. The form from the last five matches also favors the hosts (1.6 PPG compared to 1.4 PPG for the visitors). Stoke hold an advantage in defensive and offensive efficiency at home, which, combined with Southampton's poor away disposition, gives the hosts a clear edge. Although Southampton boasts slightly better possession stats and shots on target, their inability to keep clean sheets on the road and the high number of goals conceded are key factors pointing towards a Stoke City victory.
Stoke City vs Southampton: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Stoke City played against Southampton in Championship (England). The game was played on January 31, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Stoke City has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Southampton has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Stoke City scores 1.17 goals per game and allows 0.90. Southampton scores 1.41 and allows 1.41. Games in this league average 2.61 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 38% of Stoke City's games and 76% of Southampton's. The Over 2.5 rates are 41% and 62%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Southampton has the higher season xG average, 1.63 to 1.29 per game. Stoke City takes 11.3 shots per game, while Southampton takes 14.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Stoke City leads at halftime in 34% of its games and scores 0.66 goals per game after halftime. Southampton leads at halftime in 28% and scores 0.66 after halftime.
When the teams score
Stoke City's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). For Southampton, it is minutes 16-30 (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.61 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 52% 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 3.00 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
Stoke City display solid home form with a 43% win rate and an impressive +7 goal difference at their own stadium, conceding just 0.86 goals on average per match. Southampton perform significantly worse in away matches, conceding an average of 1.87 goals and failing to keep a single clean sheet (0% CS%), with a negative -6 goal difference. The form from the last five matches also favors the hosts (1.6 PPG compared to 1.4 PPG for the visitors). Stoke hold an advantage in defensive and offensive efficiency at home, which, combined with Southampton's poor away disposition, gives the hosts a clear edge. Although Southampton boasts slightly better possession stats and shots on target, their inability to keep clean sheets on the road and the high number of goals conceded are key factors pointing towards a Stoke City victory.
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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
| Stoke City | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 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.
Stoke City is 60% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Stoke City · 1 pts / game - Southampton
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.
Southampton is 21% better for: goals scored per game.
1.17 goals / game - Stoke City · 1.41 goals / game - Southampton
Stoke City is 57% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.9 goals / game - Stoke City · 1.41 goals / game - Southampton
Stoke City scores in 66% of games (19 of 29 meczów), while Southampton keeps a clean sheet in 17% (5 of 29 meczów).
Southampton scores in 83% of games (24 of 29 meczów), while Stoke City keeps a clean sheet in 38% (11 of 29 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 - Stoke City
Over / Under - Southampton
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.
Stoke City is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.45 pts / game - Stoke City · 1.34 pts / game - Southampton
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Stoke City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 34% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Southampton - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 31%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -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 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
Stoke City
Southampton
* 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 (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Stoke City | Liga | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.07 | 2.61 | ▲ 2.83 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 38% | 58% | ▲ 76% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 41% | 52% | ▲ 62% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 24% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 59% | 72% | ▼ 62% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 66% | 78% | ▼ 72% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Stoke City's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Southampton. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Stoke City vs Southampton?
The Championship match finished Stoke City 0:2 Southampton. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Stoke City vs Southampton?
Stoke City score 1.17 goals per game on average and Southampton 1.41. The Championship average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Stoke City's matches and 76% of Southampton's.
What form are Stoke City and Southampton in?
Over the last 5 games Stoke City have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Southampton 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Stoke City vs Southampton?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.