Halifax Town vs Scunthorpe United: match statistics
The match promises to be extremely even, which justifies predicting a draw. Halifax Town displays solid home form with 50% wins at home and a goal difference of +13, however, Scunthorpe United boasts a better points tally this season (21 wins) and a higher league position (5th place). Both teams show identical metrics: 50% wins on their home grounds, averaging 1.85 goals scored, and similar xG values (1.57 vs 1.61). The last five matches for both teams have yielded 10 points each (2.0 PPG), confirming a similar level of form. Halifax's advantage stems from playing at home and their better home defense (25% clean sheets vs 10% for the visitors away from home), but Scunthorpe fails to score less frequently away from home (5% FTS vs 10% for the hosts). Taking all factors into account, a draw seems the most likely outcome of this evenly-matched encounter.
Halifax Town vs Scunthorpe United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Halifax Town play Scunthorpe United in National League (England). The match date is 28 March 2026 at 16:00. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Halifax Town: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Scunthorpe United: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Halifax Town scores 1.50 and concedes 1.41 goals per match. Scunthorpe United scores 1.69 and concedes 1.35. League average: 2.92 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Halifax Town 61%, Scunthorpe United 71%. Over 2.5: Halifax Town 63%, Scunthorpe United 60%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 57%.
xG, shots and style
Scunthorpe United has higher xG: 1.71 vs 1.44. Halifax Town: 10.8 shots per match, Scunthorpe United: 13.1.
Match halves
Halifax Town: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.91. Scunthorpe United: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.96.
Goals by minute
Halifax Town: 76-90+ (20 goals). Scunthorpe United: 76-90+ (17 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
National League: 2.92 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 57%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
The match promises to be extremely even, which justifies predicting a draw. Halifax Town displays solid home form with 50% wins at home and a goal difference of +13, however, Scunthorpe United boasts a better points tally this season (21 wins) and a higher league position (5th place). Both teams show identical metrics: 50% wins on their home grounds, averaging 1.85 goals scored, and similar xG values (1.57 vs 1.61). The last five matches for both teams have yielded 10 points each (2.0 PPG), confirming a similar level of form. Halifax's advantage stems from playing at home and their better home defense (25% clean sheets vs 10% for the visitors away from home), but Scunthorpe fails to score less frequently away from home (5% FTS vs 10% for the hosts). Taking all factors into account, a draw seems the most likely outcome of this evenly-matched encounter.
Half-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
| Halifax Town | Scunthorpe United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.33 |
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 form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Halifax Town is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Halifax Town · 1.4 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 13% better for: goals scored per match.
1.5 goals / match - Halifax Town · 1.69 goals / match - Scunthorpe United
Halifax Town scores in 85% of matches (39 of 46 matches), while Scunthorpe United keeps a clean sheet in 19% (9 of 48 matches).
Scunthorpe United scores in 88% of matches (42 of 48 matches), while Halifax Town keeps a clean sheet in 26% (12 of 46 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 — Halifax 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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Halifax Town - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 43%. 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.
Scunthorpe United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 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 76-90 (20 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (17 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (17). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Halifax 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
| Halifax Town | Liga | Scunthorpe United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.91 | 2.92 | ▲ 3.04 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 56% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 57% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 26% | 24% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | • 72% | 71% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 80% | ▼ 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Halifax Town 0 - 1 - 0 Scunthorpe United. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Halifax Town vs Scunthorpe United?
The National League match finished Halifax Town 1:2 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 Halifax Town vs Scunthorpe United?
Halifax Town score 1.50 goals per game on average and Scunthorpe United 1.69. The National League average is 2.92 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Halifax Town's matches and 71% of Scunthorpe United's.
What form are Halifax Town and Scunthorpe United in?
Over the last 5 games Halifax Town have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Scunthorpe United 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Halifax Town vs Scunthorpe United?
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.