Boston United vs Southend United: match statistics
Southend United presents significantly better form and possesses much stronger statistics. The visitors occupy 7th place in the table with a 13-6-6 record and an impressive run of 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 matches (2.6 points per game). Boston United is in 19th position, showing alarming form – zero wins in the last 5 meetings and just 0.4 points per game. The hosts have lost 69% of home matches, scoring an average of only 0.77 goals, while Southend averages 1.46 goals away and has never left the pitch without scoring (FTS% 0%). A significant advantage in xG (1.65 vs 1.37), shot conversion (11% vs 8%), and possession (49% vs 44%) further favors the visitors. Considering the goal difference (-12 for the hosts, +6 for the visitors) and the disposition of both teams, a Southend United victory is the most likely scenario.
Boston United vs Southend United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Boston United played Southend United in National League (England). The match was played on 24 January 2026. Final score: 3:3.
Current form
Boston United: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match. Southend United: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Boston United scores 1.07 and concedes 1.50 goals per match. Southend United scores 1.60 and concedes 0.80. League average: 2.81 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Boston United 61%, Southend United 48%. Over 2.5: Boston United 54%, Southend United 48%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 54%.
xG, shots and style
Southend United has higher xG: 1.87 vs 1.34. Boston United: 9.9 shots per match, Southend United: 15.8.
Match halves
Boston United: half-time lead 18%, second-half goals 0.68. Southend United: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
Boston United: 46-60 (10 goals). Southend United: 76-90+ (15 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
National League: 2.81 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 54%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Southend United presents significantly better form and possesses much stronger statistics. The visitors occupy 7th place in the table with a 13-6-6 record and an impressive run of 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 matches (2.6 points per game). Boston United is in 19th position, showing alarming form – zero wins in the last 5 meetings and just 0.4 points per game. The hosts have lost 69% of home matches, scoring an average of only 0.77 goals, while Southend averages 1.46 goals away and has never left the pitch without scoring (FTS% 0%). A significant advantage in xG (1.65 vs 1.37), shot conversion (11% vs 8%), and possession (49% vs 44%) further favors the visitors. Considering the goal difference (-12 for the hosts, +6 for the visitors) and the disposition of both teams, a Southend United victory is the most likely scenario.
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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what 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.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Boston United | Southend United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.29 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Southend United is 400% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / match - Boston United · 2 pts / match - 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.
Southend United is 50% better for: goals scored per match.
1.07 goals / match - Boston United · 1.6 goals / match - Southend United
Southend United is 88% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.5 goals / match - Boston United · 0.8 goals / match - Southend United
Boston United scores in 68% of matches (19 of 28 matches), while Southend United keeps a clean sheet in 48% (12 of 25 matches).
Southend United scores in 92% of matches (23 of 25 matches), while Boston United keeps a clean sheet in 14% (4 of 28 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* 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.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
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.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Boston United
Over / Under - Southend United
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 73% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.04 pts / match - Boston United · 1.8 pts / match - Southend United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Boston United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 18% of matches and wins 21%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Southend United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 44% of matches and wins 52%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (15 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Boston United
Southend United
* 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 context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (National League).
Teams vs league
| Boston United | Liga | Southend United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.57 | 2.81 | ▼ 2.40 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 54% | ▼ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 54% | 54% | ▼ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 25% | ▲ 48% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 64% | 72% | ▼ 56% |
| Goal after half-time | • 79% | 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
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
Previous meeting: Boston United 0 - 1 - 0 Southend United. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Boston United vs Southend United?
The National League match finished Boston United 3:3 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 Boston United vs Southend United?
Boston United score 1.07 goals per game on average and Southend United 1.60. The National League average is 2.81 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Boston United's matches and 48% of Southend United's.
What form are Boston United and Southend United in?
Over the last 5 games Boston United have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Southend United 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Boston United vs Southend United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Boston United vs Southend United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.