York City vs Southend United: match statistics
League leaders York City display impressive home form, boasting a 62% win rate on home turf and averaging 3.15 goals per match. The hosts have netted 65 goals this season, highlighting their offensive prowess, while their dominance in possession (61%) and shot efficiency (18%) further reinforce their standing. Despite Southend United showing solid recent form (4 wins in the last five), their away statistics are weaker, averaging only 1.5 goals per match with a lower shot conversion rate (11%). The disparity in xG (2.13 for York vs 1.65 for Southend) and the hosts' superior goal difference (+27 vs +6) point to their advantage. While York City holds a distinct edge, the visitors' good form and defensive solidity (42% clean sheets) could ensure a competitive contest, making a draw a plausible alternative.
York City vs Southend United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
York City played Southend United in National League (England). The match was played on 17 January 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
York City: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. Southend United: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
York City scores 2.60 and concedes 1.08 goals per match. Southend United scores 1.52 and concedes 0.78. League average: 2.80 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: York City 68%, Southend United 43%. Over 2.5: York City 76%, Southend United 48%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 54%.
xG, shots and style
York City has higher xG: 2.11 vs 1.86. York City: 17.4 shots per match, Southend United: 15.7.
Match halves
York City: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 1.56. Southend United: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 0.96.
Goals by minute
York City: 76-90+ (21 goals). Southend United: 76-90+ (14 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
National League: 2.80 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 54%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 0.00, BTTS 0%.
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
League leaders York City display impressive home form, boasting a 62% win rate on home turf and averaging 3.15 goals per match. The hosts have netted 65 goals this season, highlighting their offensive prowess, while their dominance in possession (61%) and shot efficiency (18%) further reinforce their standing. Despite Southend United showing solid recent form (4 wins in the last five), their away statistics are weaker, averaging only 1.5 goals per match with a lower shot conversion rate (11%). The disparity in xG (2.13 for York vs 1.65 for Southend) and the hosts' superior goal difference (+27 vs +6) point to their advantage. While York City holds a distinct edge, the visitors' good form and defensive solidity (42% clean sheets) could ensure a competitive contest, making a draw a plausible alternative.
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
| York City | Southend United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.28 |
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.
York City is 44% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / match - York City · 1.8 pts / match - Southend 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.
York City is 71% better for: goals scored per match.
2.6 goals / match - York City · 1.52 goals / match - Southend United
Southend United is 38% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.08 goals / match - York City · 0.78 goals / match - Southend United
York City scores in 92% of matches (23 of 25 matches), while Southend United keeps a clean sheet in 52% (12 of 23 matches).
Southend United scores in 91% of matches (21 of 23 matches), while York City keeps a clean sheet in 28% (7 of 25 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 - York City
Over / Under - Southend 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.
Southend United is 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.44 pts / match - York City · 1.7 pts / match - Southend United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
York City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 64%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Southend United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 52%. 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 | 2.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
* 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 (21 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +13 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +10 - 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
York City
Southend 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
| York City | Liga | Southend United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.68 | 2.80 | ▼ 2.30 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 68% | 54% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 76% | 54% | ▼ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 28% | 26% | ▲ 52% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 84% | 71% | ▼ 52% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 92% | 79% | ▲ 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
Substitutes
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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: York City 0 - 1 - 0 Southend United. Average goals 0.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of York City vs Southend United?
The National League match finished York City 1:1 Southend United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before York City vs Southend United?
York City score 2.60 goals per game on average and Southend United 1.52. The National League average is 2.80 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 68% of York City's matches and 43% of Southend United's.
What form are York City and Southend United in?
Over the last 5 games York City have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Southend United 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for York City vs Southend United?
The statistical background for York City vs Southend 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.