Truro City vs Gateshead: match statistics
Truro City holds a higher league position (22nd place) than Gateshead (24th place), giving the hosts a psychological advantage in a direct clash between teams fighting against relegation. The hosts show solid home form with a goal difference of +2 and 33% clean sheets, while Gateshead has a disastrous away record of -15 goals and concedes an average of 2.31 goals per match. Truro City has a better shot conversion rate in home matches (14% vs 15%), but above all a much better defense at home (1.2 vs 2.31 goals conceded on average). The form of both teams in the last five matches is poor, but Gateshead has an even worse record (0.6 points per match vs Truro's 0.8). Considering the home advantage, better defense, and slightly better form, Truro City has a realistic chance of securing three points, although the poor form of both teams makes a draw also likely.
Truro City vs Gateshead: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Truro City played Gateshead in National League (England). The match was played on 21 February 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Truro City: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Gateshead: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Truro City scores 0.94 and concedes 1.74 goals per match. Gateshead scores 1.10 and concedes 2.30. League average: 2.86 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Truro City 32%, Gateshead 53%. Over 2.5: Truro City 48%, Gateshead 73%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Gateshead has higher xG: 1.39 vs 1.23. Truro City: 8.4 shots per match, Gateshead: 10.6.
Match halves
Truro City: half-time lead 19%, second-half goals 0.61. Gateshead: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.53.
Goals by minute
Truro City: 31-45+ (7 goals). Gateshead: 0-15 (9 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 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
Truro City holds a higher league position (22nd place) than Gateshead (24th place), giving the hosts a psychological advantage in a direct clash between teams fighting against relegation. The hosts show solid home form with a goal difference of +2 and 33% clean sheets, while Gateshead has a disastrous away record of -15 goals and concedes an average of 2.31 goals per match. Truro City has a better shot conversion rate in home matches (14% vs 15%), but above all a much better defense at home (1.2 vs 2.31 goals conceded on average). The form of both teams in the last five matches is poor, but Gateshead has an even worse record (0.6 points per match vs Truro's 0.8). Considering the home advantage, better defense, and slightly better form, Truro City has a realistic chance of securing three points, although the poor form of both teams makes a draw also likely.
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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
| Truro City | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.32 |
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.
Truro City is 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Truro City · 0.6 pts / match - Gateshead
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.
Gateshead is 17% better for: goals scored per match.
0.94 goals / match - Truro City · 1.1 goals / match - Gateshead
Truro City is 32% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.74 goals / match - Truro City · 2.3 goals / match - Gateshead
Truro City scores in 45% of matches (14 of 31 matches), while Gateshead keeps a clean sheet in 7% (2 of 30 matches).
Gateshead scores in 57% of matches (17 of 30 matches), while Truro City keeps a clean sheet in 16% (5 of 31 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 - Truro City
Over / Under - Gateshead
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.
Truro City is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.9 pts / match - Truro City · 0.83 pts / match - Gateshead
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Truro City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 19% of matches and wins 19%. 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.
Gateshead - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 20%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -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 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (18). Late-goal balance (76-90): -11 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (17). Late-goal balance (76-90): -13 - 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
Truro City
Gateshead
* 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
| Truro City | Liga | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.68 | 2.86 | ▲ 3.40 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 32% | 56% | ▼ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 48% | 55% | ▲ 73% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 16% | 25% | ▼ 7% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 74% | 72% | ▲ 90% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 80% | ▲ 87% |
^ 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: Truro City 0 - 1 - 0 Gateshead. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Truro City vs Gateshead?
The National League match finished Truro City 1:2 Gateshead. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Truro City vs Gateshead?
Truro City score 0.94 goals per game on average and Gateshead 1.10. The National League average is 2.86 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 32% of Truro City's matches and 53% of Gateshead's.
What form are Truro City and Gateshead in?
Over the last 5 games Truro City have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Gateshead 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Truro City vs Gateshead?
The statistical background for Truro City vs Gateshead — 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.