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Sept. 5, 2026 2 weeks from now VS

Match Analysis

Spalding United Southport
Spalding United D L W D L W
Southport D D L D 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.

Spalding United Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 18, 26 Home Macclesfield 0 - 0 Draw
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

Southport Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 18, 26 Away Hednesford Town 2 - 2 Draw
Aug 15, 26 Home Buxton 1 - 1 Draw
Aug 8, 26 Away Hebburn Town 3 - 1 Loss
Jul 31, 26 Home Wigan 0 - 0 Draw
Jul 25, 26 Away Warrington Town 2 - 3 Win
Jul 24, 26 Home United of Manchester 2 - 0 Win

National League - North Table

Pos Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
12 Spalding United 2 1 0 1 2 1 +1 3
17 Southport 2 0 1 1 2 4 -2 1

Predictions

Both Teams To Score - No
This prediction suggests that there is a 52.47% likelihood that only one team is likely to score throughout the entire match.
Spalding United to win
This prediction indicates that Spalding United has a 50.82% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 28.25 %
Under 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 52.61% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be less than two goals scored.
Under 2.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 54.63% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be less than three goals scored.

Most Likely Scorelines

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