Sheffield Wednesday vs Southampton: match statistics
Southampton decidedly outperforms Sheffield Wednesday in every statistical aspect. The hosts occupy the last, 24th place in the table with only 1 victory in the season, having lost all of their last 5 matches and failing to win any match at home (0% wins). Sheffield Wednesday scores an average of only 0.47 goals per home match and concedes as many as 2.06 goals, resulting in a dramatic goal difference of -27. Conversely, Southampton is in excellent form, winning 4 of the last 5 matches and earning an average of 2.6 points per match. The visitors score an average of 1.65 goals away with a shot conversion rate of 13% and hold the advantage in all key offensive metrics. Given the disastrous form of the hosts and the excellent disposition of Southampton, a victory for the visitors is highly probable.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Southampton: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Sheffield Wednesday played Southampton in Championship (England). The match was played on 28 February 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Current form
Sheffield Wednesday: 0-0-5, 0.00 points/match. Southampton: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sheffield Wednesday scores 0.59 and concedes 2.00 goals per match. Southampton scores 1.59 and concedes 1.32. League average: 2.60 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sheffield Wednesday 41%, Southampton 71%. Over 2.5: Sheffield Wednesday 56%, Southampton 59%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Southampton has higher xG: 1.65 vs 0.98. Sheffield Wednesday: 8.6 shots per match, Southampton: 14.5.
Match halves
Sheffield Wednesday: half-time lead 18%, second-half goals 0.29. Southampton: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.85.
Goals by minute
Sheffield Wednesday: 16-30 (5 goals). Southampton: 46-60 (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.60 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. 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
Southampton decidedly outperforms Sheffield Wednesday in every statistical aspect. The hosts occupy the last, 24th place in the table with only 1 victory in the season, having lost all of their last 5 matches and failing to win any match at home (0% wins). Sheffield Wednesday scores an average of only 0.47 goals per home match and concedes as many as 2.06 goals, resulting in a dramatic goal difference of -27. Conversely, Southampton is in excellent form, winning 4 of the last 5 matches and earning an average of 2.6 points per match. The visitors score an average of 1.65 goals away with a shot conversion rate of 13% and hold the advantage in all key offensive metrics. Given the disastrous form of the hosts and the excellent disposition of Southampton, a victory for the visitors is highly probable.
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
| Sheffield Wednesday | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 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.
Southampton is 169% better for: goals scored per match.
0.59 goals / match - Sheffield Wednesday · 1.59 goals / match - Southampton
Southampton is 52% better for: goals conceded per match.
2 goals / match - Sheffield Wednesday · 1.32 goals / match - Southampton
Sheffield Wednesday scores in 44% of matches (15 of 34 matches), while Southampton keeps a clean sheet in 24% (8 of 34 matches).
Southampton scores in 85% of matches (29 of 34 matches), while Sheffield Wednesday keeps a clean sheet in 9% (3 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 - Sheffield Wednesday
Over / Under - Southampton
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.
Southampton is 62% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.85 pts / match - Sheffield Wednesday · 1.38 pts / match - Southampton
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sheffield Wednesday - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 18% of matches and wins 3%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Southampton - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 38%. 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 | 0.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -6 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +9 |
* 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 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -13 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (13 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). 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
Sheffield Wednesday
Southampton
* 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 (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Sheffield Wednesday | Liga | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.59 | 2.60 | ▲ 2.91 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 41% | 56% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 56% | 51% | ▲ 59% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 9% | 25% | • 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 74% | 71% | ▼ 62% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 82% | 78% | ▼ 76% |
^ 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: Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 0 - 1 Southampton. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Sheffield Wednesday vs Southampton?
The Championship match finished Sheffield Wednesday 1:3 Southampton. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sheffield Wednesday vs Southampton?
Sheffield Wednesday score 0.59 goals per game on average and Southampton 1.59. The Championship average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Sheffield Wednesday's matches and 71% of Southampton's.
What form are Sheffield Wednesday and Southampton in?
Over the last 5 games Sheffield Wednesday have a 0-0-5 record (0.00 points per game) and Southampton 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sheffield Wednesday vs Southampton?
The statistical background for Sheffield Wednesday vs Southampton — 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.