York City have been busy practising for another match after their 3-3 result against Southport, a match that gave some clarity. Will they show it against Boston United?
- York City have the fewest points from losing position (2) in Vanarama National League North
- York City have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Boston United have scored away.
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 York and Boston United.
York City form and stats
8 victories, 3 draws and 5 defeats. That’s what York City have to build on here at Dwight Yorke Stadium in the Vanarama National League North. York City has a nice streak going on as they have played ten consecutive leaguegames without losing (regardless of home/away). They are keen to extend their tally, a streak that began after the Bradford Park Avenue defeat 56 days ago.
York City shared the glory with Southport in their last match, an away game that ended all square 3-3.
Preceding that game was the home draw versus Curzon Ashton that ended 0-0.The home team are moderate favourites in this game. How does York handle that role? We have found ten games in our database similar to this one, based on the home odds. The stats for these games are six wins, zero draws and four defeats.
Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the Vanarama National League North game versus Leamington in only four days. This game is also played here at Dwight Yorke Stadium.
The York City fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 27 goals in 16 league matches. York City have conceded 17 in these home matches. 10 of these goals came after the timer had passed one hour (more than 55 %).
Boston United form and stats
Playing away, Boston United have won 4 games, drawn 3 and suffered 7 defeats in the Vanarama National League North this season.
Home advantage was not enough for Boston in their previous game as they lost hosting Gateshead, 1-2.
Preceding that game, the 1-1 draw paying a visit to Alfreton Town.We have checked recent matches where Boston United have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those six games were one victory, one draw and four defeats.
The schedule is very tough for Boston now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Vanarama National League North game at Darlington is waiting in only four days.
Many goals are not expected from the visiting Boston United as they have only managed to score 13 times from 14 away games in the league. Boston United struggle to build an impenetrable defensive wall in away matches with a total of 24 goals conceded from these games.
Head 2 Head
Boston United - York 2-1 was the end result in these participants' latest head to head fixture, played this season. Head to head data (for the preceeding eight meetings): York City won two games, one match ended with a draw and Boston United got five wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: five / threeTop Goalscorers
  D. Elliott 13 goals |  C. Donaldson 7 goals |  F. Preston 7 goals |
York City missing players
Boston United missing players
| York City | Boston United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 30 | 16 | 4 | Played | P | 4 | 14 | 31 |
| 14 | 8 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 4 | 13 |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 10 | 5 | 2 | Lost | L | 4 | 7 | 12 |
| 47 | 27 | 4 | Scored | S | 3 | 13 | 47 |
| 38 | 17 | 4 | Conceded | C | 11 | 24 | 46 |
| 93% | 94% | 75% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 93% | 97% |
| 80% | 75% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 71% | 87% |
| 60% | 62% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 75% | 50% | 65% |
| 30% | 31% | 25% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 75% | 36% | 35% |
| 10% | 6% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 25% | 14% | 16% |
| 50% | 56% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 75% | 57% | 68% |
| 30% | 31% | 25% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 21% | 23% |
| 27% | 19% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 29% | 13% |
| 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.8 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5 | 4.4 | 5.1 |
| 4.7 | 4.7 | 5.2 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 2.8 | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| 1.2 | 1 | 1.2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 11.1 | 12.1 | 11 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 6.8 | 8.3 | 10.5 |
| 4.6 | 4.8 | 4 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.8 | 3.1 | 4.1 |
| 34% | 35% | 25% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 27% | 30% | 37% |
| 10.2 | 9.6 | 7.2 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 7 | 8.1 | 8.5 |
| 3.6 | 3.4 | 2 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
- York City have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- York City have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Boston United have scored away.
- York City have the fewest points from losing position (2) in Vanarama National League North
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Gateshead | 32 | 23 | 4 | 5 | 73 | 36 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 36 | 12 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 24 | 37 | 73 |
| 2 | Brackley Town | 31 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 45 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 7 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 25 | 11 | 27 | 70 |
| 3 | Fylde | 32 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 54 | 30 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 27 | 15 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 15 | 24 | 60 |
| 4 | Kidderminster Harriers | 31 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 53 | 28 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 34 | 10 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 18 | 25 | 57 |
| 5 | Chorley | 30 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 49 | 35 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 18 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 51 |
| 6 | Southport | 31 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 49 | 37 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 32 | 16 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 21 | 12 | 49 |
| 7 | York City | 30 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 47 | 38 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 27 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 21 | 9 | 48 |
| 8 | Boston United | 31 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 47 | 46 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 34 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 24 | 1 | 45 |
| 9 | Hereford | 32 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 37 | 38 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 21 | -1 | 44 |
| 10 | Curzon Ashton | 30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 42 | 37 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 20 | 5 | 43 |
| 11 | Spennymoor Town | 31 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 43 | 44 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 24 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 19 | 27 | -1 | 43 |
| 12 | Darlington | 32 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 50 | 47 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 25 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 25 | 29 | 3 | 41 |
| 13 | Kettering Town | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 43 | 41 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 21 | 25 | 2 | 40 |
| 14 | Leamington | 32 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 33 | 38 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 21 | -5 | 40 |
| 15 | Alfreton Town | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 40 | 49 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 21 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 21 | 28 | -9 | 37 |
| 16 | Chester | 32 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 54 | 58 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 24 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 18 | 34 | -4 | 34 |
| 17 | Bradford Park Avenue | 31 | 9 | 6 | 16 | 38 | 55 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 26 | 27 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 28 | -17 | 33 |
| 18 | Gloucester City | 32 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 32 | 48 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 31 | -16 | 32 |
| 19 | Blyth Spartans | 32 | 9 | 3 | 20 | 29 | 59 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 17 | 21 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 38 | -30 | 30 |
| 20 | AFC Telford United | 33 | 6 | 10 | 17 | 40 | 56 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 36 | -16 | 28 |
| 21 | Guiseley | 30 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 24 | 47 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 23 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 24 | -23 | 26 |
| 22 | Farsley Celtic | 31 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 28 | 65 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 17 | 28 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 37 | -37 | 25 |
