Scunthorpe United vs Boston United: match statistics
Scunthorpe United is displaying significantly better form and statistics at home. The hosts are in 5th place in the table with an impressive record of 71% wins in home matches and only 7% defeats, confirming their dominance in front of their own supporters. Additionally, Scunthorpe boasts a higher average of goals scored at home (1.93) and a superior xG ratio (1.87 vs 1.38 for the visitors). Boston United shows inconsistency away from home with 31% losses and 38% draws, indicating difficulties in picking up points on the road. The difference in quality, further confirmed by a higher average possession (49% vs 44%) and shot accuracy, points towards a confident home victory.
Scunthorpe United vs Boston United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Scunthorpe United played Boston United in National League (England). The match was played on 14 February 2026. Final score: 3:6.
Current form
Scunthorpe United: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Boston United: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Scunthorpe United scores 1.86 and concedes 1.17 goals per match. Boston United scores 1.16 and concedes 1.44. League average: 2.83 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Scunthorpe United 76%, Boston United 59%. Over 2.5: Scunthorpe United 59%, Boston United 53%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 54%.
xG, shots and style
Scunthorpe United has higher xG: 1.74 vs 1.37. Scunthorpe United: 13.4 shots per match, Boston United: 10.1.
Match halves
Scunthorpe United: half-time lead 48%, second-half goals 0.97. Boston United: half-time lead 19%, second-half goals 0.75.
Goals by minute
Scunthorpe United: 31-45+ (14 goals). Boston United: 46-60 (14 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
National League: 2.83 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 54%.
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 is displaying significantly better form and statistics at home. The hosts are in 5th place in the table with an impressive record of 71% wins in home matches and only 7% defeats, confirming their dominance in front of their own supporters. Additionally, Scunthorpe boasts a higher average of goals scored at home (1.93) and a superior xG ratio (1.87 vs 1.38 for the visitors). Boston United shows inconsistency away from home with 31% losses and 38% draws, indicating difficulties in picking up points on the road. The difference in quality, further confirmed by a higher average possession (49% vs 44%) and shot accuracy, points towards a confident home victory.
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
| Scunthorpe United | Boston United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.30 |
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.
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 60% better for: goals scored per match.
1.86 goals / match - Scunthorpe United · 1.16 goals / match - Boston United
Scunthorpe United is 23% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.17 goals / match - Scunthorpe United · 1.44 goals / match - Boston United
Scunthorpe United scores in 93% of matches (27 of 29 matches), while Boston United keeps a clean sheet in 19% (6 of 32 matches).
Boston United scores in 72% of matches (23 of 32 matches), while Scunthorpe United keeps a clean sheet in 17% (5 of 29 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 - Scunthorpe United
Over / Under - Boston 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 73% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.83 pts / match - Scunthorpe United · 1.06 pts / match - Boston United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Scunthorpe United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 48% of matches and wins 59%. 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.
Boston United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 19% of matches and wins 28%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
* 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 (14 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (14 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). 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
Scunthorpe United
Boston 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
| Scunthorpe United | Liga | Boston United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.03 | 2.83 | ▼ 2.59 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 76% | 56% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 59% | 54% | • 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 25% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 79% | 72% | ▼ 66% |
| Goal after half-time | • 79% | 80% | ▼ 78% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Scunthorpe United 0 - 1 - 0 Boston United. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Scunthorpe United vs Boston United?
The National League match finished Scunthorpe United 3:6 Boston United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Scunthorpe United vs Boston United?
Scunthorpe United score 1.86 goals per game on average and Boston United 1.16. The National League average is 2.83 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 76% of Scunthorpe United's matches and 59% of Boston United's.
What form are Scunthorpe United and Boston United in?
Over the last 5 games Scunthorpe United have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Boston United 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Scunthorpe United vs Boston United?
The statistical background for Scunthorpe United vs Boston 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.