Truro City vs Gateshead: match statistics
Truro City holds a higher league position (22nd place) than Gateshead (24th place), giving the hosts a psychological advantage in a direct clash between teams fighting against relegation. The hosts show solid home form with a goal difference of +2 and 33% clean sheets, while Gateshead has a disastrous away record of -15 goals and concedes an average of 2.31 goals per match. Truro City has a better shot conversion rate in home matches (14% vs 15%), but above all a much better defense at home (1.2 vs 2.31 goals conceded on average). The form of both teams in the last five matches is poor, but Gateshead has an even worse record (0.6 points per match vs Truro's 0.8). Considering the home advantage, better defense, and slightly better form, Truro City has a realistic chance of securing three points, although the poor form of both teams makes a draw also likely.
Truro City vs Gateshead: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Truro City played against Gateshead in National League (England). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Truro City has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Gateshead has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Truro City scores 0.94 goals per game and allows 1.74. Gateshead scores 1.10 and allows 2.30. Games in this league average 2.86 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 32% of Truro City's games and 53% of Gateshead's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 73%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Gateshead has the higher season xG average, 1.39 to 1.23 per game. Truro City takes 8.4 shots per game, while Gateshead takes 10.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Truro City leads at halftime in 19% of its games and scores 0.61 goals per game after halftime. Gateshead leads at halftime in 20% and scores 0.53 after halftime.
When the teams score
Truro City's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). For Gateshead, it is minutes 0-15 (9 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 4.00 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
Truro City holds a higher league position (22nd place) than Gateshead (24th place), giving the hosts a psychological advantage in a direct clash between teams fighting against relegation. The hosts show solid home form with a goal difference of +2 and 33% clean sheets, while Gateshead has a disastrous away record of -15 goals and concedes an average of 2.31 goals per match. Truro City has a better shot conversion rate in home matches (14% vs 15%), but above all a much better defense at home (1.2 vs 2.31 goals conceded on average). The form of both teams in the last five matches is poor, but Gateshead has an even worse record (0.6 points per match vs Truro's 0.8). Considering the home advantage, better defense, and slightly better form, Truro City has a realistic chance of securing three points, although the poor form of both teams makes a draw also likely.
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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
| Truro City | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 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.
Truro City is 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Truro City · 0.6 pts / game - Gateshead
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.
Gateshead is 17% better for: goals scored per game.
0.94 goals / game - Truro City · 1.1 goals / game - Gateshead
Truro City is 32% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.74 goals / game - Truro City · 2.3 goals / game - Gateshead
Truro City scores in 45% of games (14 of 31 meczów), while Gateshead keeps a clean sheet in 7% (2 of 30 meczów).
Gateshead scores in 57% of games (17 of 30 meczów), while Truro City keeps a clean sheet in 16% (5 of 31 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 - Truro City
Over / Under - Gateshead
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.
Truro City is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.9 pts / game - Truro City · 0.83 pts / game - Gateshead
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Truro City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 19%. 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.
Gateshead - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 20%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
* 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 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (18). Late-goal balance (76-90): -11 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (17). Late-goal balance (76-90): -13 - 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
Truro City
Gateshead
* 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
| Truro City | Liga | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.68 | 2.86 | ▲ 3.40 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 32% | 56% | ▼ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 48% | 55% | ▲ 73% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 16% | 25% | ▼ 7% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 74% | 72% | ▲ 90% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 80% | ▲ 87% |
^ 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
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 Truro City's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Gateshead. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Truro City vs Gateshead?
The National League match finished Truro City 1:2 Gateshead. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Truro City vs Gateshead?
Truro City score 0.94 goals per game on average and Gateshead 1.10. The National League average is 2.86 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 32% of Truro City's matches and 53% of Gateshead's.
What form are Truro City and Gateshead in?
Over the last 5 games Truro City have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Gateshead 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Truro City vs Gateshead?
The statistical background for Truro City vs Gateshead — 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.