Gosport Borough vs Poole Town: match statistics
The match appears to be extremely evenly balanced, suggesting a draw as the most likely outcome. Both teams share identical win percentages at home (Gosport 53%) and away (Poole 53%), indicating a similar competitive level. Gosport Borough display a strong attacking output in home fixtures, averaging 2.18 goals per game, yet their defense raises concerns, conceding an average of 1.88 goals. Poole Town can boast better recent form over the last five matches (2.0 PPG vs 1.6 PPG) and a more solid away defense (1.33 goals conceded). The slight difference in goal difference (GD: 5 vs 6) and similar xG values for both sides (1.39 each) further confirm the balanced nature of this encounter. Taking all statistics into account, I expect a closely-fought contest with numerous goals, which is likely to end in a share of the points.
Gosport Borough vs Poole Town: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Gosport Borough played Poole Town in Southern League Premier South (England). The match was played on 21 March 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Gosport Borough: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Poole Town: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Gosport Borough scores 1.82 and concedes 1.65 goals per match. Poole Town scores 2.03 and concedes 1.21. League average: 3.17 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Gosport Borough 62%, Poole Town 62%. Over 2.5: Gosport Borough 65%, Poole Town 62%. League level: BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 61%.
xG, shots and style
Gosport Borough has higher xG: 1.36 vs 1.34. Gosport Borough: 2.3 shots per match, Poole Town: 1.4.
Match halves
Gosport Borough: half-time lead 41%, second-half goals 0.97. Poole Town: half-time lead 47%, second-half goals 1.12.
Goals by minute
Gosport Borough: 76-90+ (19 goals). Poole Town: 76-90+ (16 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Southern League Premier South: 3.17 goals per match, BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 61%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, 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
The match appears to be extremely evenly balanced, suggesting a draw as the most likely outcome. Both teams share identical win percentages at home (Gosport 53%) and away (Poole 53%), indicating a similar competitive level. Gosport Borough display a strong attacking output in home fixtures, averaging 2.18 goals per game, yet their defense raises concerns, conceding an average of 1.88 goals. Poole Town can boast better recent form over the last five matches (2.0 PPG vs 1.6 PPG) and a more solid away defense (1.33 goals conceded). The slight difference in goal difference (GD: 5 vs 6) and similar xG values for both sides (1.39 each) further confirm the balanced nature of this encounter. Taking all statistics into account, I expect a closely-fought contest with numerous goals, which is likely to end in a share of the points.
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
| Gosport Borough | Poole Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.59 | 0.97 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 2.07 | 3.83 |
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.
Poole Town is 25% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Gosport Borough · 2 pts / match - Poole 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.
Poole Town is 12% better for: goals scored per match.
1.82 goals / match - Gosport Borough · 2.03 goals / match - Poole Town
Poole Town is 36% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.65 goals / match - Gosport Borough · 1.21 goals / match - Poole Town
Gosport Borough scores in 79% of matches (27 of 34 matches), while Poole Town keeps a clean sheet in 29% (10 of 34 matches).
Poole Town scores in 88% of matches (30 of 34 matches), while Gosport Borough keeps a clean sheet in 18% (6 of 34 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 - Gosport Borough
Over / Under - Poole 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.
Poole Town is 15% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.53 pts / match - Gosport Borough · 1.76 pts / match - Poole Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Gosport Borough - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 41% of matches and wins 47%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Poole Town - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 47% of matches and wins 56%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +4 |
* 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 (19 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (16 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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
Gosport Borough
Poole 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 (Southern League Premier South).
Teams vs league
| Gosport Borough | Liga | Poole Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.47 | 3.17 | • 3.24 |
| Both teams scored | • 62% | 61% | • 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 61% | • 62% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 18% | 22% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 79% | 76% | • 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 91% | 83% | ▲ 91% |
^ 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
Other recorded players
Away team
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
- Gosport BoroughGoalBradley Tarbuck
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Gosport Borough 1 - 0 - 0 Poole Town. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Gosport Borough vs Poole Town?
The Southern League Premier South match finished Gosport Borough 1:0 Poole Town. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Gosport Borough vs Poole Town?
Gosport Borough score 1.82 goals per game on average and Poole Town 2.03. The Southern League Premier South average is 3.17 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Gosport Borough's matches and 62% of Poole Town's.
What form are Gosport Borough and Poole Town in?
Over the last 5 games Gosport Borough have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Poole Town 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Gosport Borough vs Poole Town?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Gosport Borough vs Poole Town: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.