Blyth Spartans - Boston United: Vanarama National League North dungeon dwellers hungry for points and praise. Check out all the available statistics and tables before the match!
- Boston United have the most conceded goals in the first half (29) in Vanarama National League North
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Spartans and Boston United.
Blyth Spartans form and stats
All-inclusive Vanarama National League North stats playing at home this season for Blyth Spartans are 4-8-6 (wins-draws-losses). When Blyth Spartans hosts teams that live in the bottom of the table (like AFC Telford United, Curzon Ashton, Farsley Celtic, Blyth Spartans, Kettering Town, Leamington and Bradford Park Avenue), they have won 2 of 5 matches!
In their previous game, the manager Fenton led his Blyth Spartans to a defeat away at Southport. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here at Croft Park. The first setback in the shape of a loss after collecting points in five league rounds.
In the match before that, Blyth Spartans hosted Fylde and drew the game 0-0.The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Spartans have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found 8 matches with the results: Won 5, drawn 1 and lost 2.
On the other hand, Blyth Spartans have conceded 20 goals. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 1 of these goals has been conceded in their last three home matches.
Boston United form and stats
The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Boston United so far with only 13 points returning home. The records show 3-4-10 (win-draw-lose).
Boston United might have something to prove in this game as they lost at home in their previous match. Spennymoor Town proved too strong as Boston United slumped to a 1-2 defeat in front of their own fans at The Jakemans Stadium. That defeat was their first after four consecutive league games winning points.
Before that, Boston travelled to Kidderminster Harriers and returned home with a draw after the game finished 0-0.So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Boston United playing away and similar expectations, we found 8 relevant matches. Results were 0 Boston United wins, 2 draws and 6 defeats.
The visitors will be packing their bags again in only three days as another away game awaits: The Vanarama National League North trip to Southport.
Scoring goals is the main ingredient in creating success in football, and not only at home. So far Boston have scored 19 goals in 17 league games away. Boston United's defence is not exactly unbeatable as they have conceded 29 goals from these trips. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 3 of these goals has been conceded in their last three away matches. When Boston United is visiting a side on the bottom half, 3 of 4 matches have ended with three or more goals. These are matches against AFC Telford United, Curzon Ashton, Farsley Celtic, Kettering Town, Leamington, Bradford Park Avenue and Boston United.
Head 2 Head
Boston United have avoided defeat in the last 6 fixtures (5-1-0) facing Blyth Spartans.The former head-to-head encounter ended Boston United - Spartans 3-0, played this season.
Top Goalscorers
  S. Pollock 14 goals |  J. Wright 9 goals |  N. Deverdics 4 goals |
Blyth Spartans missing players
Boston United missing players
| Blyth Spartans | Boston United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 36 | 18 | 5 | Played | P | 4 | 17 | 36 |
| 9 | 4 | 2 | Won | W | 2 | 3 | 10 |
| 10 | 8 | 2 | Drew | D | 0 | 4 | 8 |
| 17 | 6 | 1 | Lost | L | 2 | 10 | 18 |
| 35 | 18 | 7 | Scored | S | 7 | 19 | 49 |
| 52 | 20 | 4 | Conceded | C | 6 | 29 | 58 |
| 94% | 89% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 88% | 92% |
| 69% | 67% | 60% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 76% | 75% |
| 47% | 39% | 40% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 75% | 53% | 58% |
| 22% | 17% | 20% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 25% | 35% | 36% |
| 6% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 25% | 29% | 25% |
| 47% | 50% | 40% | BTTS | BTTS | 75% | 65% | 58% |
| 28% | 33% | 40% | Clean Sheets | C S | 25% | 18% | 25% |
| 31% | 28% | 20% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 29% | 25% |
| 4.8 | 5 | 6.8 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4 | 3.2 | 4 |
| 4.7 | 5 | 4.2 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 7.5 | 6.2 | 5 |
| 1.4 | 1.1 | 1.2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 9.5 | 9.5 | 12.2 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8.8 | 8.2 | 9.3 |
| 3.3 | 3.6 | 4.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| 30% | 27% | 33% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 44% | 34% | 35% |
| 10.6 | 8.9 | 7 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 14.8 | 12.6 | 10.6 |
| 4.8 | 3.9 | 2.5 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 5.5 | 5 | 4.5 |
- Boston United have the most conceded goals in the first half (29) in Vanarama National League North
- Boston United have won significantly less corners away then at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Fylde | 34 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 59 | 34 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 36 | 19 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 23 | 15 | 25 | 68 |
| 2 | King's Lynn Town | 35 | 19 | 10 | 6 | 63 | 36 | 18 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 36 | 16 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 27 | 20 | 27 | 67 |
| 3 | Chester | 36 | 17 | 14 | 5 | 57 | 34 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 26 | 16 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 31 | 18 | 23 | 65 |
| 4 | Brackley Town | 35 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 44 | 28 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 31 | 12 | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 61 |
| 5 | Scarborough Athletic | 36 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 63 | 54 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 28 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 25 | 26 | 9 | 58 |
| 6 | Darlington | 34 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 61 | 46 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 29 | 23 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 32 | 23 | 15 | 57 |
| 7 | Chorley | 37 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 49 | 36 | 19 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 28 | 15 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 21 | 13 | 55 |
| 8 | Gloucester City | 37 | 15 | 8 | 14 | 59 | 58 | 19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 38 | 26 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 21 | 32 | 1 | 53 |
| 9 | Alfreton Town | 34 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 43 | 32 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 29 | 15 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 17 | 11 | 52 |
| 10 | Hereford | 37 | 14 | 6 | 17 | 42 | 42 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 19 | 23 | 0 | 48 |
| 11 | Spennymoor Town | 34 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 48 | 49 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 29 | -1 | 48 |
| 12 | Kidderminster Harriers | 37 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 34 | 39 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 19 | -5 | 48 |
| 13 | Buxton | 37 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 39 | 45 | 19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 22 | -6 | 46 |
| 14 | Banbury United | 33 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 46 | 48 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 24 | 31 | -2 | 44 |
| 15 | Southport | 34 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 41 | 43 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 19 | 25 | -2 | 44 |
| 16 | Peterborough Sports | 34 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 40 | 44 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 20 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 24 | -4 | 44 |
| 17 | Curzon Ashton | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 42 | 43 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 22 | -1 | 43 |
| 18 | Kettering Town | 36 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 31 | 47 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 13 | 19 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 34 | -16 | 41 |
| 19 | Leamington | 35 | 8 | 16 | 11 | 34 | 40 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 23 | -6 | 40 |
| 20 | Boston United | 36 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 49 | 58 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 30 | 29 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 19 | 29 | -9 | 38 |
| 21 | Farsley Celtic | 35 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 39 | 57 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 21 | 37 | -18 | 38 |
| 22 | Blyth Spartans | 36 | 9 | 10 | 17 | 35 | 52 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 17 | 32 | -17 | 37 |
| 23 | Bradford Park Avenue | 37 | 8 | 10 | 19 | 34 | 56 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 37 | -22 | 34 |
| 24 | AFC Telford United | 37 | 4 | 12 | 21 | 27 | 58 | 19 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 27 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 31 | -31 | 24 |
