Scunthorpe United vs Sutton United: match statistics
Scunthorpe United holds a significantly higher league position (6th place) compared to Sutton United (18th place), providing a substantial advantage for the hosts. The home team displays impressive efficiency at their stadium with a 59% home win rate and a positive +10 goal difference, whereas the visitors have a mere 18% away win rate and a negative -11 goal difference. Scunthorpe scores an average of 1.94 goals per home game, while Sutton manages only 1.12 goals away and fails to score in 35% of their away matches. The recent form of both teams is similar (1.0-1.4 PPG over the last 5 games), yet the hosts' statistical superiority in home fixtures strongly supports their victory. xG data confirms Scunthorpe's higher offensive quality (1.88) compared to Sutton's away numbers (1.37), further justifying a home win prediction.
Scunthorpe United vs Sutton United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Scunthorpe United played Sutton United in National League (England). The match was played on 10 March 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Scunthorpe United: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Sutton United: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Scunthorpe United scores 1.86 and concedes 1.43 goals per match. Sutton United scores 1.39 and concedes 1.69. League average: 2.93 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Scunthorpe United 74%, Sutton United 64%. Over 2.5: Scunthorpe United 63%, Sutton United 58%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 57%.
xG, shots and style
Scunthorpe United has higher xG: 1.72 vs 1.48. Scunthorpe United: 13.1 shots per match, Sutton United: 11.5.
Match halves
Scunthorpe United: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 1.03. Sutton United: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.78.
Goals by minute
Scunthorpe United: 31-45+ (15 goals). Sutton United: 76-90+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
National League: 2.93 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 57%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 5.00, 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 holds a significantly higher league position (6th place) compared to Sutton United (18th place), providing a substantial advantage for the hosts. The home team displays impressive efficiency at their stadium with a 59% home win rate and a positive +10 goal difference, whereas the visitors have a mere 18% away win rate and a negative -11 goal difference. Scunthorpe scores an average of 1.94 goals per home game, while Sutton manages only 1.12 goals away and fails to score in 35% of their away matches. The recent form of both teams is similar (1.0-1.4 PPG over the last 5 games), yet the hosts' statistical superiority in home fixtures strongly supports their victory. xG data confirms Scunthorpe's higher offensive quality (1.88) compared to Sutton's away numbers (1.37), further justifying a home win prediction.
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 | Sutton United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.31 |
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.
Sutton United is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Scunthorpe United · 1.4 pts / match - Sutton 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 34% better for: goals scored per match.
1.86 goals / match - Scunthorpe United · 1.39 goals / match - Sutton United
Scunthorpe United is 18% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.43 goals / match - Scunthorpe United · 1.69 goals / match - Sutton United
Scunthorpe United scores in 91% of matches (32 of 35 matches), while Sutton United keeps a clean sheet in 19% (7 of 36 matches).
Sutton United scores in 75% of matches (27 of 36 matches), while Scunthorpe United keeps a clean sheet in 17% (6 of 35 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 - Sutton 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 29% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.57 pts / match - Scunthorpe United · 1.22 pts / match - Sutton United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Scunthorpe United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 51%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Sutton United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 25%. 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 | 0.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -7 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -4 | +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 31-45 (15 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Sutton 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 | Sutton United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.29 | 2.93 | ▲ 3.08 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 74% | 57% | ▲ 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 57% | • 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 24% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 72% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | • 80% | 81% | ▼ 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 1 - 0 - 0 Sutton United. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Scunthorpe United vs Sutton United?
The National League match finished Scunthorpe United 1:2 Sutton 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 Sutton United?
Scunthorpe United score 1.86 goals per game on average and Sutton United 1.39. The National League average is 2.93 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 74% of Scunthorpe United's matches and 64% of Sutton United's.
What form are Scunthorpe United and Sutton United in?
Over the last 5 games Scunthorpe United have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Sutton United 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Scunthorpe United vs Sutton United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Scunthorpe United vs Sutton United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.