York City vs Halifax Town: match statistics
York City is displaying outstanding form, occupying 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 22 wins and only 2 losses this season. The hosts are in superb condition, winning all of their last 5 matches and scoring 15 goals while conceding only 3. At home, York dominates with a 65% win rate, averaging 3.06 goals per game and maintaining 61% possession. Halifax Town is in poorer form, averaging just 1.2 points per match in their last 5 games (1 win, 3 draws, 1 loss) and showing weak away statistics – only 35% wins with 47% losses on the road. The difference in quality of play, confirmed by xG (2.04 for York vs 1.29 for Halifax away) and the hosts' advantage in form and offensive efficiency, clearly points to a certain victory for York City. The visitors also struggle to keep clean sheets (only 12% CS% away), which further supports the high probability of success for the hosts.
York City vs Halifax Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
York City played against Halifax Town in National League (England). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 4:1.
Recent form
York City has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. Halifax Town has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
York City scores 2.63 goals per game and allows 0.97. Halifax Town scores 1.52 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 2.85 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 63% of York City's games and 64% of Halifax Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 75% and 64%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
York City has the higher season xG average, 2.05 to 1.44 per game. York City takes 16.7 shots per game, while Halifax Town takes 10.6.
First-half and second-half trends
York City leads at halftime in 34% of its games and scores 1.56 goals per game after halftime. Halifax Town leads at halftime in 39% and scores 0.91 after halftime.
When the teams score
York City's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (28 goals). For Halifax Town, it is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National League games average 2.85 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 2.00 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 is displaying outstanding form, occupying 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 22 wins and only 2 losses this season. The hosts are in superb condition, winning all of their last 5 matches and scoring 15 goals while conceding only 3. At home, York dominates with a 65% win rate, averaging 3.06 goals per game and maintaining 61% possession. Halifax Town is in poorer form, averaging just 1.2 points per match in their last 5 games (1 win, 3 draws, 1 loss) and showing weak away statistics – only 35% wins with 47% losses on the road. The difference in quality of play, confirmed by xG (2.04 for York vs 1.29 for Halifax away) and the hosts' advantage in form and offensive efficiency, clearly points to a certain victory for York City. The visitors also struggle to keep clean sheets (only 12% CS% away), which further supports the high probability of success for the hosts.
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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 | Halifax Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 44% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.35 |
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 88% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / game - York City · 1.6 pts / game - Halifax 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 73% better for: goals scored per game.
2.63 goals / game - York City · 1.52 goals / game - Halifax Town
York City is 37% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.97 goals / game - York City · 1.33 goals / game - Halifax Town
York City scores in 94% of games (30 of 32 meczów), while Halifax Town keeps a clean sheet in 21% (7 of 33 meczów).
Halifax Town scores in 85% of games (28 of 33 meczów), while York City keeps a clean sheet in 34% (11 of 32 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 - Halifax 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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
York City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 34% of games and wins 69%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Halifax Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 45%. 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 | 1.80 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 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 (28 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +19 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Halifax 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 | Halifax Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.59 | 2.85 | • 2.85 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 56% | ▲ 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 75% | 55% | ▲ 64% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 34% | 24% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 72% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 94% | 80% | ▲ 88% |
^ 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
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 York City's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Halifax Town. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of York City vs Halifax Town?
The National League match finished York City 4:1 Halifax 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 Halifax Town?
York City score 2.63 goals per game on average and Halifax Town 1.52. The National League average is 2.85 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 63% of York City's matches and 64% of Halifax Town's.
What form are York City and Halifax Town in?
Over the last 5 games York City have a 5-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Halifax Town 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for York City vs Halifax Town?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for York City vs Halifax Town: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.