Briton Ferry vs Bala Town: match statistics
Briton Ferry is displaying significantly better form in their last five matches, averaging 2 points per game compared to just 0.8 for Bala Town. The hosts have won three of their last five fixtures, while the visitors have recorded only one victory in the same period. Briton Ferry holds an advantage in attacking efficiency with a 10% shot conversion rate in home matches versus Bala Town's 13% away, yet the hosts boast a considerably higher average ball possession (49% vs 38%). A key factor is the high loss percentage for both teams on their respective grounds – Briton Ferry loses 54% of home games, while Bala Town loses a substantial 67% of away matches, suggesting the potential for an upset or a draw. The negative goal difference for both teams (-9 each) and a similar average of goals conceded point to a closely-fought contest. Considering all factors, the superior form and home advantage give Briton Ferry a greater chance of victory, although a draw remains a realistic scenario.
Briton Ferry vs Bala Town: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Briton Ferry played Bala Town in Welsh Premier League (Wales). The match was played on 21 February 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Briton Ferry: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Bala Town: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Briton Ferry scores 1.40 and concedes 1.72 goals per match. Bala Town scores 0.92 and concedes 1.52. League average: 2.99 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Briton Ferry 60%, Bala Town 36%. Over 2.5: Briton Ferry 60%, Bala Town 40%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Briton Ferry has higher xG: 1.39 vs 1.07. Briton Ferry: 10.5 shots per match, Bala Town: 7.7.
Match halves
Briton Ferry: half-time lead 36%, second-half goals 0.56. Bala Town: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.40.
Goals by minute
Briton Ferry: 31-45+ (8 goals). Bala Town: 0-15 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Welsh Premier League: 2.99 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 55%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 50%.
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
Briton Ferry is displaying significantly better form in their last five matches, averaging 2 points per game compared to just 0.8 for Bala Town. The hosts have won three of their last five fixtures, while the visitors have recorded only one victory in the same period. Briton Ferry holds an advantage in attacking efficiency with a 10% shot conversion rate in home matches versus Bala Town's 13% away, yet the hosts boast a considerably higher average ball possession (49% vs 38%). A key factor is the high loss percentage for both teams on their respective grounds – Briton Ferry loses 54% of home games, while Bala Town loses a substantial 67% of away matches, suggesting the potential for an upset or a draw. The negative goal difference for both teams (-9 each) and a similar average of goals conceded point to a closely-fought contest. Considering all factors, the superior form and home advantage give Briton Ferry a greater chance of victory, although a draw remains a realistic scenario.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
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
| Briton Ferry | Bala Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Briton Ferry is 150% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Briton Ferry · 0.8 pts / match - Bala 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.
Briton Ferry is 52% better for: goals scored per match.
1.4 goals / match - Briton Ferry · 0.92 goals / match - Bala Town
Bala Town is 13% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.72 goals / match - Briton Ferry · 1.52 goals / match - Bala Town
Briton Ferry scores in 72% of matches (18 of 25 matches), while Bala Town keeps a clean sheet in 28% (7 of 25 matches).
Bala Town scores in 56% of matches (14 of 25 matches), while Briton Ferry keeps a clean sheet in 20% (5 of 25 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 - Briton Ferry
Over / Under - Bala Town
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.
Briton Ferry is 41% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.52 pts / match - Briton Ferry · 1.08 pts / match - Bala Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Briton Ferry - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 36% of matches and wins 28%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Bala Town - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 24%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +5 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
* 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 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
Briton Ferry
Bala Town
* 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 (Welsh Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Briton Ferry | Liga | Bala Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.12 | 2.99 | ▼ 2.44 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 51% | ▼ 36% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 55% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 29% | • 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 76% | ▼ 72% |
| Goal after half-time | • 76% | 75% | ▼ 64% |
^ 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
Recent meetings (2): Briton Ferry 1 - 1 - 0 Bala Town. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Briton Ferry vs Bala Town?
The Welsh Premier League match finished Briton Ferry 2:1 Bala Town. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Briton Ferry and Bala Town?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Briton Ferry won 1, Bala Town won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Briton Ferry vs Bala Town?
Briton Ferry score 1.40 goals per game on average and Bala Town 0.92. The Welsh Premier League average is 2.99 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Briton Ferry's matches and 36% of Bala Town's.
What form are Briton Ferry and Bala Town in?
Over the last 5 games Briton Ferry have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Bala Town 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Briton Ferry vs Bala Town?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.