Southend United vs Boreham Wood: match statistics
Southend United presents impressive home form with 62% wins and only 15% losses at their own stadium. The hosts possess a strong advantage in home goal difference (+18) and a high clean sheet rate (54%), indicating a solid defense. Boreham Wood, despite a good table position, is going through a form slump with just 1 point per match in the last 5 games, conceding 11 goals in that period. The visitors show weaker efficiency in away matches (47% wins) and poorer defensive form on the road (averaging 1.4 goals conceded). The hosts' xG advantage (2.21 vs 1.9) and the significant difference in recent form (1.8 PPG vs 1.0 PPG) support a Southend United victory, although Boreham Wood's experience and possession (58%) could make the match competitive. Considering all factors, a home win is the most probable result, with a draw as the secondary scenario.
Southend United vs Boreham Wood: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Southend United played Boreham Wood in National League (England). The match was played on 24 February 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Southend United: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Boreham Wood: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Southend United scores 1.73 and concedes 0.90 goals per match. Boreham Wood scores 1.91 and concedes 1.22. League average: 2.86 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Southend United 50%, Boreham Wood 63%. Over 2.5: Southend United 53%, Boreham Wood 69%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Boreham Wood has higher xG: 1.89 vs 1.86. Southend United: 15.5 shots per match, Boreham Wood: 14.0.
Match halves
Southend United: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 1.10. Boreham Wood: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.94.
Goals by minute
Southend United: 76-90+ (20 goals). Boreham Wood: 31-45+ (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
National League: 2.86 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 55%.
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
Southend United presents impressive home form with 62% wins and only 15% losses at their own stadium. The hosts possess a strong advantage in home goal difference (+18) and a high clean sheet rate (54%), indicating a solid defense. Boreham Wood, despite a good table position, is going through a form slump with just 1 point per match in the last 5 games, conceding 11 goals in that period. The visitors show weaker efficiency in away matches (47% wins) and poorer defensive form on the road (averaging 1.4 goals conceded). The hosts' xG advantage (2.21 vs 1.9) and the significant difference in recent form (1.8 PPG vs 1.0 PPG) support a Southend United victory, although Boreham Wood's experience and possession (58%) could make the match competitive. Considering all factors, a home win is the most probable result, with a draw as the secondary scenario.
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
| Southend United | Boreham Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 46% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 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.
Southend United is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Southend United · 1 pts / match - Boreham Wood
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.
Boreham Wood is 10% better for: goals scored per match.
1.73 goals / match - Southend United · 1.91 goals / match - Boreham Wood
Southend United is 36% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.9 goals / match - Southend United · 1.22 goals / match - Boreham Wood
Southend United scores in 90% of matches (27 of 30 matches), while Boreham Wood keeps a clean sheet in 34% (11 of 32 matches).
Boreham Wood scores in 94% of matches (30 of 32 matches), while Southend United keeps a clean sheet in 43% (13 of 30 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 - Southend United
Over / Under - Boreham Wood
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.
Boreham Wood is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.7 pts / match - Southend United · 1.84 pts / match - Boreham Wood
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Southend United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 50%. 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.
Boreham Wood - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 56%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -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 (20 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +13 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (13 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - 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
Southend United
Boreham Wood
* 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
| Southend United | Liga | Boreham Wood | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.63 | 2.86 | ▲ 3.13 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 56% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 53% | 55% | ▲ 69% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 43% | 24% | ▲ 34% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 72% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 87% | 80% | ▲ 84% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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: Southend United 0 - 1 - 0 Boreham Wood. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Southend United vs Boreham Wood?
The National League match finished Southend United 0:2 Boreham Wood. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Southend United vs Boreham Wood?
Southend United score 1.73 goals per game on average and Boreham Wood 1.91. The National League average is 2.86 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Southend United's matches and 63% of Boreham Wood's.
What form are Southend United and Boreham Wood in?
Over the last 5 games Southend United have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Boreham Wood 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Southend United vs Boreham Wood?
The statistical background for Southend United vs Boreham Wood — 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.