York City vs Southend United: match statistics
League leaders York City display impressive home form, boasting a 62% win rate on home turf and averaging 3.15 goals per match. The hosts have netted 65 goals this season, highlighting their offensive prowess, while their dominance in possession (61%) and shot efficiency (18%) further reinforce their standing. Despite Southend United showing solid recent form (4 wins in the last five), their away statistics are weaker, averaging only 1.5 goals per match with a lower shot conversion rate (11%). The disparity in xG (2.13 for York vs 1.65 for Southend) and the hosts' superior goal difference (+27 vs +6) point to their advantage. While York City holds a distinct edge, the visitors' good form and defensive solidity (42% clean sheets) could ensure a competitive contest, making a draw a plausible alternative.
York City vs Southend United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
York City played against Southend United in National League (England). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
York City has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Southend United has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
York City scores 2.60 goals per game and allows 1.08. Southend United scores 1.52 and allows 0.78. Games in this league average 2.80 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 68% of York City's games and 43% of Southend United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 76% and 48%, 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, 2.11 to 1.86 per game. York City takes 17.4 shots per game, while Southend United takes 15.7.
First-half and second-half trends
York City leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 1.56 goals per game after halftime. Southend United leads at halftime in 39% and scores 0.96 after halftime.
When the teams score
York City's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (21 goals). For Southend United, it is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National League games average 2.80 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 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 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
League leaders York City display impressive home form, boasting a 62% win rate on home turf and averaging 3.15 goals per match. The hosts have netted 65 goals this season, highlighting their offensive prowess, while their dominance in possession (61%) and shot efficiency (18%) further reinforce their standing. Despite Southend United showing solid recent form (4 wins in the last five), their away statistics are weaker, averaging only 1.5 goals per match with a lower shot conversion rate (11%). The disparity in xG (2.13 for York vs 1.65 for Southend) and the hosts' superior goal difference (+27 vs +6) point to their advantage. While York City holds a distinct edge, the visitors' good form and defensive solidity (42% clean sheets) could ensure a competitive contest, making a draw a plausible alternative.
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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 | Southend United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.28 |
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 44% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - York City · 1.8 pts / game - Southend United
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 71% better for: goals scored per game.
2.6 goals / game - York City · 1.52 goals / game - Southend United
Southend United is 38% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.08 goals / game - York City · 0.78 goals / game - Southend United
York City scores in 92% of games (23 of 25 meczów), while Southend United keeps a clean sheet in 52% (12 of 23 meczów).
Southend United scores in 91% of games (21 of 23 meczów), while York City keeps a clean sheet in 28% (7 of 25 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 - Southend United
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 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.44 pts / game - York City · 1.7 pts / game - Southend United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
York City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 64%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Southend United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
* 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 (21 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +13 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +10 - wins late phases.
* 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
Southend United
* 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 | Southend United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.68 | 2.80 | ▼ 2.30 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 68% | 54% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 76% | 54% | ▼ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 28% | 26% | ▲ 52% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 84% | 71% | ▼ 52% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 92% | 79% | ▲ 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
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.
Head-to-head
Record from York City's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Southend United. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of York City vs Southend United?
The National League match finished York City 1:1 Southend United. 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 Southend United?
York City score 2.60 goals per game on average and Southend United 1.52. The National League average is 2.80 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 68% of York City's matches and 43% of Southend United's.
What form are York City and Southend United in?
Over the last 5 games York City have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Southend United 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for York City vs Southend United?
The statistical background for York City vs Southend United — 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.