Braintree Town vs Scunthorpe United: match statistics
Scunthorpe United demonstrates significantly higher form and quality, occupying 5th place in the table with a record of 20 wins this season, while Braintree Town is in 23rd position with only 8 wins. The visitors have an impressive goal difference of 70:54 and a positive away match balance (+6), while the hosts at home have a negative balance (-4) and have scored only 0.79 goals per match. The form in the last 5 matches also favors the visitors – Scunthorpe has earned 6 points (2.0 PPG) with a series of DWLWW, while Braintree only 4 points (0.8 PPG) with a form of LWLLD. Scunthorpe's high shot conversion rate (15% vs 6%) and the fact that the visitors have failed to score in only 5% of away matches (vs 47% of the hosts at home) further confirm the advantage of the visiting team. All key statistical indicators point to a probable victory for Scunthorpe United in this encounter.
Braintree Town vs Scunthorpe United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Braintree Town played Scunthorpe United in National League (England). The match was played on 21 March 2026. Final score: 2:3.
Current form
Braintree Town: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Scunthorpe United: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Braintree Town scores 0.76 and concedes 1.50 goals per match. Scunthorpe United scores 1.84 and concedes 1.42. League average: 2.94 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Braintree Town 39%, Scunthorpe United 76%. Over 2.5: Braintree Town 42%, Scunthorpe United 66%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 57%.
xG, shots and style
Scunthorpe United has higher xG: 1.74 vs 1.49. Braintree Town: 11.9 shots per match, Scunthorpe United: 13.3.
Match halves
Braintree Town: half-time lead 13%, second-half goals 0.50. Scunthorpe United: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 1.03.
Goals by minute
Braintree Town: 76-90+ (10 goals). Scunthorpe United: 31-45+ (15 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
National League: 2.94 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 57%.
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
Scunthorpe United demonstrates significantly higher form and quality, occupying 5th place in the table with a record of 20 wins this season, while Braintree Town is in 23rd position with only 8 wins. The visitors have an impressive goal difference of 70:54 and a positive away match balance (+6), while the hosts at home have a negative balance (-4) and have scored only 0.79 goals per match. The form in the last 5 matches also favors the visitors – Scunthorpe has earned 6 points (2.0 PPG) with a series of DWLWW, while Braintree only 4 points (0.8 PPG) with a form of LWLLD. Scunthorpe's high shot conversion rate (15% vs 6%) and the fact that the visitors have failed to score in only 5% of away matches (vs 47% of the hosts at home) further confirm the advantage of the visiting team. All key statistical indicators point to a probable victory for Scunthorpe United in this encounter.
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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
| Braintree Town | Scunthorpe United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.19 | 0.36 |
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.
Scunthorpe United is 150% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Braintree Town · 2 pts / match - Scunthorpe 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.
Scunthorpe United is 142% better for: goals scored per match.
0.76 goals / match - Braintree Town · 1.84 goals / match - Scunthorpe United
Scunthorpe United is 6% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.5 goals / match - Braintree Town · 1.42 goals / match - Scunthorpe United
Braintree Town scores in 53% of matches (20 of 38 matches), while Scunthorpe United keeps a clean sheet in 16% (6 of 38 matches).
Scunthorpe United scores in 92% of matches (35 of 38 matches), while Braintree Town keeps a clean sheet in 29% (11 of 38 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 - Braintree Town
Over / Under - Scunthorpe 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.
Scunthorpe United is 63% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.95 pts / match - Braintree Town · 1.55 pts / match - Scunthorpe United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Braintree Town - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 13% of matches and wins 21%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Scunthorpe United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 53%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +6 |
* 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 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (15 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (17). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Braintree Town
Scunthorpe 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
| Braintree Town | Liga | Scunthorpe United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.26 | 2.94 | ▲ 3.26 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 39% | 58% | ▲ 76% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 42% | 57% | ▲ 66% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 29% | 23% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 53% | 72% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 81% | ▼ 79% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Braintree Town 0 - 1 - 0 Scunthorpe United. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Braintree Town vs Scunthorpe United?
The National League match finished Braintree Town 2:3 Scunthorpe United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Braintree Town vs Scunthorpe United?
Braintree Town score 0.76 goals per game on average and Scunthorpe United 1.84. The National League average is 2.94 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 39% of Braintree Town's matches and 76% of Scunthorpe United's.
What form are Braintree Town and Scunthorpe United in?
Over the last 5 games Braintree Town have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Scunthorpe United 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Braintree Town vs Scunthorpe United?
The statistical background for Braintree Town vs Scunthorpe 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.