Salford City vs Barnet: match statistics
Statistical analysis points to a balanced competition between the teams. Salford City presents solid home form with 50% of matches won and an average of 1.44 goals per game, yet their overall recent form is very weak (0.6 points per game in the last 5 matches). Barnet stands out with stability in away games, boasting 41% wins and impressive 47% clean sheets, as well as better current form (1.4 points per game). The hosts have the advantage in expected goals (xG 1.89 vs 1.6), but the guests defend better (0.94 goals conceded vs 1.38). Considering Salford's poor run (4 defeats in the last 5 matches) and Barnet's defensive solidity, a draw is the most probable scenario, although a slight home advantage makes Salford the marginal favorite.
Salford City vs Barnet: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Salford City played Barnet in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 7 March 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Salford City: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Barnet: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Salford City scores 1.38 and concedes 1.35 goals per match. Barnet scores 1.26 and concedes 1.06. League average: 2.55 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Salford City 56%, Barnet 49%. Over 2.5: Salford City 50%, Barnet 40%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Barnet has higher xG: 1.69 vs 1.63. Salford City: 14.2 shots per match, Barnet: 14.3.
Match halves
Salford City: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.74. Barnet: half-time lead 31%, second-half goals 0.63.
Goals by minute
Salford City: 76-90+ (13 goals). Barnet: 76-90+ (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.55 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 4.00, 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
Statistical analysis points to a balanced competition between the teams. Salford City presents solid home form with 50% of matches won and an average of 1.44 goals per game, yet their overall recent form is very weak (0.6 points per game in the last 5 matches). Barnet stands out with stability in away games, boasting 41% wins and impressive 47% clean sheets, as well as better current form (1.4 points per game). The hosts have the advantage in expected goals (xG 1.89 vs 1.6), but the guests defend better (0.94 goals conceded vs 1.38). Considering Salford's poor run (4 defeats in the last 5 matches) and Barnet's defensive solidity, a draw is the most probable scenario, although a slight home advantage makes Salford the marginal favorite.
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
| Salford City | Barnet | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.27 |
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.
Barnet is 133% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Salford City · 1.4 pts / match - Barnet
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.
Salford City is 10% better for: goals scored per match.
1.38 goals / match - Salford City · 1.26 goals / match - Barnet
Barnet is 27% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.35 goals / match - Salford City · 1.06 goals / match - Barnet
Salford City scores in 74% of matches (25 of 34 matches), while Barnet keeps a clean sheet in 40% (14 of 35 matches).
Barnet scores in 77% of matches (27 of 35 matches), while Salford City keeps a clean sheet in 24% (8 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 - Salford City
Over / Under - Barnet
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.
Salford City is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.47 pts / match - Salford City · 1.4 pts / match - Barnet
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Salford City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 50%. 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.
Barnet - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 31% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -3 |
* 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 (13 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - 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
Salford City
Barnet
* 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 (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Salford City | Liga | Barnet | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.74 | 2.55 | ▼ 2.31 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 53% | ▼ 49% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 47% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 27% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 68% | ▼ 66% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 76% | ▼ 74% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Salford City 1 - 0 - 0 Barnet. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Salford City vs Barnet?
The EFL League Two match finished Salford City 2:0 Barnet. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Salford City vs Barnet?
Salford City score 1.38 goals per game on average and Barnet 1.26. The EFL League Two average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Salford City's matches and 49% of Barnet's.
What form are Salford City and Barnet in?
Over the last 5 games Salford City have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Barnet 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Salford City vs Barnet?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Salford City vs Barnet: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.