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Aug. 31, 2026 2 weeks from now VS

Match Analysis

South Shields Spalding United
South Shields W W W L D L
Spalding United L W D L W W
STRENGTH
EXPECTED GOALS
WINS THE GAME
What do these metrics mean?
Strength
Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
Shot Conversion
Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
Shots on Target
Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
Possession
Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
Save Rate
Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
Attacking Potential
Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
Defensive Potential
Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
Expected Goals
Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
Head to Head
Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
Wins the Game
Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.

Head to Head History

Home Team Away Team Score Date
South Shields Spalding United 4 - 0 October 11, 2025

South Shields Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 15, 26 Home Chorley 2 - 1 Win
Aug 8, 26 Away Scarborough Athletic 0 - 1 Win
Jul 28, 26 Away Gateshead 1 - 4 Win
Jul 21, 26 Home Harrogate Town 1 - 2 Loss
Jul 18, 26 Home Sunderland U21 1 - 1 Draw
May 9, 26 Home Kidderminster Harriers 0 - 2 Loss

Spalding United Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 15, 26 Home Oxford City 0 - 1 Loss
Aug 8, 26 Away Radcliffe 0 - 2 Win
Jul 18, 26 Home Scunthorpe 2 - 2 Draw
Oct 11, 25 Away South Shields 4 - 0 Loss
Sep 27, 25 Home Dagenham & Redbridge 2 - 1 Win
Sep 13, 25 Home Alfreton Town 3 - 0 Win

National League - North Table

Pos Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
2 Spalding United 1 1 0 0 2 0 +2 3
8 South Shields 1 1 0 0 1 0 +1 3

Predictions

Both Teams To Score - Yes
This prediction indicates that there is a 52.92% likelihood that both South Shields and Spalding United will score at least one goal each during the course of the match.
South Shields to win
This prediction indicates that South Shields has a 55.38% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 24.65 %
Over 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 51.15% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be two or more goals scored.
Over 2.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 52.06% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be three or more goals scored.

Most Likely Scorelines

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