England - National LeagueData current as of 13 September 2026

Boston United vs Eastleigh: match statistics

Boston United crest
Boston United
1 : 2half-time 1:1
Eastleigh crest
Eastleigh
130%(2.10)
X35%(3.25)
235%(3.10)

Boston United exhibits very poor home form, with a mere 17% win rate and a high 67% loss rate on their own turf. The hosts average just 0.75 goals per home game, which, combined with failing to score in 42% of their matches, points to severe offensive deficiencies. Despite playing away, Eastleigh demonstrates superior recent form (1.6 points per game in the last 5 matches vs 1.0 for the hosts) and higher clinical efficiency (12% shot conversion vs 8% for Boston). The visitors average 1 goal per away game, providing a realistic chance for points given the hosts' weak defense (conceding 1.67 goals on average). Considering the high draw rates for both sides (17% for Boston and 31% for Eastleigh) and the overall balance, a draw or an away win seem the most likely scenarios.

Boston United vs Eastleigh: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Boston United played Eastleigh in National League (England). The match was played on 3 January 2026. Final score: 1:2.

Current form

Boston United: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Eastleigh: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.

Goal statistics

Boston United scores 1.12 and concedes 1.52 goals per match. Eastleigh scores 1.13 and concedes 1.38. League average: 2.79 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Boston United 60%, Eastleigh 58%. Over 2.5: Boston United 52%, Eastleigh 38%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 53%.

xG, shots and style

xG is very similar for both teams. Boston United: 9.2 shots per match, Eastleigh: 9.2.

Match halves

Boston United: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.76. Eastleigh: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.67.

Goals by minute

Boston United: 46-60 (10 goals). Eastleigh: 76-90+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

National League: 2.79 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 53%.

Head-to-head

Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.

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

Boston United exhibits very poor home form, with a mere 17% win rate and a high 67% loss rate on their own turf. The hosts average just 0.75 goals per home game, which, combined with failing to score in 42% of their matches, points to severe offensive deficiencies. Despite playing away, Eastleigh demonstrates superior recent form (1.6 points per game in the last 5 matches vs 1.0 for the hosts) and higher clinical efficiency (12% shot conversion vs 8% for Boston). The visitors average 1 goal per away game, providing a realistic chance for points given the hosts' weak defense (conceding 1.67 goals on average). Considering the high draw rates for both sides (17% for Boston and 31% for Eastleigh) and the overall balance, a draw or an away win seem the most likely scenarios.

View the statistical overview

Half-by-half

1 : 1
1st half
0 : 1
2nd half

Match statistics

55Possession (%)45
Boston UnitedEastleigh
17Shots7
Boston UnitedEastleigh
9Shots on target4
Boston UnitedEastleigh
2.35xG1.29
Boston UnitedEastleigh
12Corners1
Boston UnitedEastleigh
90Dangerous attacks78
Boston UnitedEastleigh
12Fouls15
Boston UnitedEastleigh
3Cards4
Boston UnitedEastleigh

Pre-match profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.

Boston UnitedEastleigh
1.12Goals scored / match1.13
Boston UnitedEastleigh
1.52Goals conceded / match1.38
Boston UnitedEastleigh
43%Average possession42%
Boston UnitedEastleigh
3.44Shots on target / match3.42
Boston UnitedEastleigh

Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

9.24Shots per match9.21
Boston UnitedEastleigh
3.44Shots on target3.42
Boston UnitedEastleigh
12.1%Shot conversion12.2%
Boston UnitedEastleigh
43%Possession42%
Boston UnitedEastleigh
1.28xG for1.28
Boston UnitedEastleigh
1.56xG against1.71
Boston UnitedEastleigh

Shooting quality

Boston United: Counter-attackingEastleigh: Counter-attacking
Boston UnitedEastleigh
Accuracy (shots on target)37%37%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.140.14
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.330.33

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Eastleigh is 25% better for: last-5 form.

0.8 pts / match - Boston United · 1 pts / match - Eastleigh

Boston United
LWLDL
Season result split
24% W28% D48% L
Season (W-D-L)
6-7-12
1.00 pts / match · goal difference -10
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-1-3
0.80 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
2-2-8
Last 5 at home
0-0-5
LLLLL
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 1.6xG: 1.50Opponent xG: 1.58BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 80%
Eastleigh
LLWDD
Season result split
29% W29% D42% L
Season (W-D-L)
7-7-10
1.17 pts / match · goal difference -6
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-2-2
1.00 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
3-4-6
Last 5 away
1-2-2
LDLWD
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 1.4xG: 1.51Opponent xG: 1.54BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 20%

Goalshow 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.

Eastleigh is 10% better for: goals conceded per match.

1.52 goals / match - Boston United · 1.38 goals / match - Eastleigh

Boston United scoring profile: very strong

Boston United scores in 68% of matches (17 of 25 matches), while Eastleigh keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 of 24 matches).

Eastleigh scoring profile: very strong

Eastleigh scores in 67% of matches (16 of 24 matches), while Boston United keeps a clean sheet in 12% (3 of 25 matches).

28Goals scored (season)27
Boston UnitedEastleigh
38Goals conceded (season)33
Boston UnitedEastleigh
2.64Average goals in match2.5
Boston UnitedEastleigh
7Goals scored (last 5)5
Boston UnitedEastleigh
8Goals conceded (last 5)7
Boston UnitedEastleigh

How often they score at least...

68%1 goal67%
Boston UnitedEastleigh
28%2 goals38%
Boston UnitedEastleigh
16%3 goals8%
Boston UnitedEastleigh
0%4 goals0%
Boston UnitedEastleigh

How often they concede at least...

88%1 goal88%
Boston UnitedEastleigh
48%2 goals38%
Boston UnitedEastleigh
12%3 goals8%
Boston UnitedEastleigh
4%4 goals4%
Boston UnitedEastleigh

* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.

54%
League average

Goal patterns

8%BTTS at half-time17%
Boston UnitedEastleigh
0%BTTS in both halves0%
Boston UnitedEastleigh
12%Scored in both halves8%
Boston UnitedEastleigh

BTTS and goal count

40%Min. 3 goals and BTTS38%
Boston UnitedEastleigh
12%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
Boston UnitedEastleigh
60%BTTS - last 560%
Boston UnitedEastleigh

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these matches cross the goal lines?

How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.

1st half

64%Min. 1 goal before half-time46%
Boston UnitedEastleigh
20%Min. 2 goals before half-time33%
Boston UnitedEastleigh
4%Min. 3 goals before half-time8%
Boston UnitedEastleigh

2nd half

80%Min. 1 goal after half-time79%
Boston UnitedEastleigh
64%Min. 2 goals after half-time63%
Boston UnitedEastleigh
28%Min. 3 goals after half-time17%
Boston UnitedEastleigh

Match halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Eastleigh is 20% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.04 pts / match - Boston United · 1.25 pts / match - Eastleigh

Boston United - half-time state
20% leading44% draw36% trailing
Eastleigh - half-time state
21% leading63% draw17% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.04Points per match (1st half)1.25
Boston UnitedEastleigh
0.36Goals scored (1st half)0.46
Boston UnitedEastleigh
0.52Goals conceded (1st half)0.42
Boston UnitedEastleigh
0.88Average goals (1st half)0.88
Boston UnitedEastleigh
56%Clean sheet before half-time67%
Boston UnitedEastleigh
72%No goal before half-time71%
Boston UnitedEastleigh

After half-time (2nd half)

1.16Points per match (2nd half)1.17
Boston UnitedEastleigh
0.76Goals scored (2nd half)0.67
Boston UnitedEastleigh
1Goals conceded (2nd half)0.96
Boston UnitedEastleigh
1.76Average goals (2nd half)1.63
Boston UnitedEastleigh
36%Clean sheet after half-time38%
Boston UnitedEastleigh
48%No goal after half-time54%
Boston UnitedEastleigh

Boston United - second-half results

28% W32% D40% L
26
Half-time points
9
Half-time goals
-4
Goal difference (1st half)
29
Second-half points
-6
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.04
PPG before half-time
Lead holding120%

Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 24%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.5

Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Eastleigh - second-half results

25% W42% D33% L
30
Half-time points
11
Half-time goals
+1
Goal difference (1st half)
28
Second-half points
-7
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.25
PPG before half-time
Lead holding138%

Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 29%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.5

Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Boston United - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.401.00
Goals scored / match0.80.6
Goals conceded / match0.61.0
Average goals in match1.41.6
1 goal80%60%
2 goals40%60%
3 goals20%40%
Clean sheet60%40%
No goal60%60%
Goal difference+1-2
Half-time: 40% leading - 20% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 4
Eastleigh - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.401.00
Goals scored / match0.60.4
Goals conceded / match0.41.0
Average goals in match1.01.4
1 goal40%80%
2 goals40%60%
3 goals20%0%
Clean sheet60%40%
No goal60%60%
Goal difference+1-3
Half-time: 20% leading - 80% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 3

* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

Boston United
ScoredConceded
1
4
0-15
2
3
16-30
6
6
31-45
10
9
46-60
2
4
61-75
7
12
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.

Eastleigh
ScoredConceded
2
1
0-15
4
5
16-30
5
4
31-45
6
10
46-60
3
3
61-75
7
10
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.58
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.3 : 1.3
Estimated goal split
home : away
92%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
59%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-22%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
46%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
11%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 9 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Boston United

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.28
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.12
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-1.4 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.16
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.04
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
73%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
121%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.20
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.4
Late goals
25% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 4% come in the first quarter-hour.
25%

Eastleigh

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.43
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.18
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-0.9 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.15
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.33
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
90%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
90%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.17
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
26% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 7% come in the first quarter-hour.
26%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (National League).

Teams vs league

Boston UnitedLigaEastleigh
Average goals in match 2.642.79 2.50
Both teams scored 60%54% 58%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 52%53% 38%
Clean sheets 12%26% 13%
Goal before half-time 64%71% 46%
Goal after half-time 80%79% 79%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.79
Average goals per match
54%
Both teams scored
53%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
26%
Clean sheets
1.54
Home goals / match
1.26
Away goals / match
+22%
Home attack advantage
+18%
Home defence advantage
+9%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
71%
1 goal
36%
2 goals
12%
3 goals
2%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
79%
1 goal
50%
2 goals
21%
3 goals
6%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. EastleighYellow cardTemitope Eweka
  2. Boston UnitedGoalGregory Sloggett
  3. Boston UnitedSubstitutionOn: Matty CarsonOff: Marcel Lavinier
  4. Boston UnitedYellow cardJordan Richards
  5. EastleighYellow cardKieron Evans
  6. EastleighGoalAaron BlairAssist: Joshua Lundstram
  7. Boston UnitedSubstitutionOn: Kenneth AbohOff: Kieren Donnelly
  8. EastleighSubstitutionOn: Luey GilesOff: James Tyler Waite
  9. Boston UnitedYellow cardGregory Sloggett
  10. EastleighYellow cardLuey Giles
  11. Boston UnitedSubstitutionOn: Jordie Hiwula-MayifuilaOff: Frankie Maguire
  12. EastleighYellow cardAaron Pierre
  13. Boston UnitedYellow cardAdam Crowther

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.

Dean WatsonMatches officiated: 10
5.1Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 260%Home wins10%Draws30%Away wins

Head-to-head

Previous meeting: Boston United 0 - 0 - 1 Eastleigh. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.

Eastleigh FC
2 : 0
Boston United FC

FAQ

What was the result of Boston United vs Eastleigh?

The National League match finished Boston United 1:2 Eastleigh. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Boston United vs Eastleigh?

Boston United score 1.12 goals per game on average and Eastleigh 1.13. The National League average is 2.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Boston United's matches and 58% of Eastleigh's.

What form are Boston United and Eastleigh in?

Over the last 5 games Boston United have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Eastleigh 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Boston United vs Eastleigh?

The statistical background for Boston United vs Eastleigh — 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.