York City vs Braintree Town: match statistics
York City presents dominant form as the league leader with an impressive record of 17 wins and just 2 losses this season. The hosts have scored 69 goals while conceding only 28, resulting in a goal difference of +41. In home matches, York averages 3 goals per game with 61% possession and a 57% win rate, confirming their offensive strength. Braintree Town occupies 20th place with a catastrophic away record – only 15% wins, 54% of matches without scoring, and a goal difference of -18 on the road. The visitors' form is alarming, with a losing streak in recent away games and only 2 goals scored in their last 5 matches. Considering the hosts' statistical advantage in all aspects of the game and Braintree's crisis form, a decisive victory for York City is the most likely scenario.
York City vs Braintree Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
York City played against Braintree Town in National League (England). The game was played on January 24, 2026. Final score: 5:0.
Recent form
York City has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Braintree Town has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
York City scores 2.56 goals per game and allows 1.04. Braintree Town scores 0.68 and allows 1.36. Games in this league average 2.81 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of York City's games and 29% of Braintree Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 74% and 36%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
York City has the higher season xG average, 2.08 to 1.50 per game. York City takes 17.1 shots per game, while Braintree Town takes 12.1.
First-half and second-half trends
York City leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 1.56 goals per game after halftime. Braintree Town leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.43 after halftime.
When the teams score
York City's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (23 goals). For Braintree Town, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 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
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 5.00 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
York City presents dominant form as the league leader with an impressive record of 17 wins and just 2 losses this season. The hosts have scored 69 goals while conceding only 28, resulting in a goal difference of +41. In home matches, York averages 3 goals per game with 61% possession and a 57% win rate, confirming their offensive strength. Braintree Town occupies 20th place with a catastrophic away record – only 15% wins, 54% of matches without scoring, and a goal difference of -18 on the road. The visitors' form is alarming, with a losing streak in recent away games and only 2 goals scored in their last 5 matches. Considering the hosts' statistical advantage in all aspects of the game and Braintree's crisis form, a decisive victory for York City is the most likely scenario.
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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
| York City | Braintree Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.18 |
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.
York City is 175% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - York City · 0.8 pts / game - Braintree 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.
York City is 276% better for: goals scored per game.
2.56 goals / game - York City · 0.68 goals / game - Braintree Town
York City is 31% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.04 goals / game - York City · 1.36 goals / game - Braintree Town
York City scores in 93% of games (25 of 27 meczów), while Braintree Town keeps a clean sheet in 36% (10 of 28 meczów).
Braintree Town scores in 46% of games (13 of 28 meczów), while York City keeps a clean sheet in 30% (8 of 27 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 - York City
Over / Under - Braintree 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.
York City is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.44 pts / game - York City · 0.96 pts / game - Braintree Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
York City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 63%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Braintree Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 21%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -4 |
* 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 (23 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +15 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
York City
Braintree 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
| York City | Liga | Braintree Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.59 | 2.81 | ▼ 2.04 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 54% | ▼ 29% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 74% | 54% | ▼ 36% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 30% | 25% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 85% | 72% | ▼ 54% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 93% | 80% | ▼ 71% |
^ 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 York City's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Braintree Town. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of York City vs Braintree Town?
The National League match finished York City 5:0 Braintree Town. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before York City vs Braintree Town?
York City score 2.56 goals per game on average and Braintree Town 0.68. The National League average is 2.81 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 67% of York City's matches and 29% of Braintree Town's.
What form are York City and Braintree Town in?
Over the last 5 games York City have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Braintree Town 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for York City vs Braintree Town?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for York City vs Braintree Town: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.