Southend vs AFC Fylde Predictions

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National LeagueNational League ยท England
high confidence
Southend

Southend

AI Predicted Score

2 - 2

AFC Fylde

AFC Fylde

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Saturday, 3 Oct 2026 at 15:00 BST (venue time) ยท 14:00 UTC (your time)๐Ÿ“ Roots Hall, Southend on Sea

Win Probability (1X2)

Southend 37%Draw 29%AFC Fylde 34%

Best Value Pick

BTTS: Yes

Recommended Bets: Southend vs AFC Fylde

BTTS: Yes
8/10
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
7/10

Southend vs AFC Fylde: Match Preview

Second-placed Southend host fourth-placed AFC Fylde in a clash between two of the National League's most potent attacks. Southend arrive unbeaten in five (WWDWD), having scored 17 goals in that span, while AFC Fylde have won four of their last five away matches and carry a season away record of 4W, 0D, 1L. With just three points separating the sides and both firmly in the promotion hunt, neither can afford to drop ground.

Statistically, this matchup is shaped by attacking output and defensive vulnerability. Southend's home matches average 3.5 goals (8 scored, 6 conceded in 4 games), while AFC Fylde's away fixtures average exactly 4 (13 scored, 7 conceded in 5). Both teams have seen BTTS in all of their last five, and neither has managed a clean sheet in that stretch. Over 2.5 goals has landed in 7 of 9 Southend matches and 8 of 9 for Fylde, and both sides show a modest first-half goal bias (Southend 7, Fylde 5 in last five).

The underlying rates point to a high-scoring draw as the most probable outcome. Both sides' attacks are in rhythm, but their defensive records (Southend 1.33 conceded per game, Fylde 1.44) and low clean sheet percentages (11% each) suggest neither is likely to keep the other out. Expect a game with early goals and momentum swings, with a 2-2 scoreline the statistical baseline.

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Southend1.85

Expected goals ยท model says 1.85

AFC Fylde1.80

Expected goals ยท model says 1.80

Win Probability
Southend 40% Draw 22% AFC Fylde 38%

Over 2.5 Goals

71%

BTTS: Yes

70%

Likely Scores

1-1 ยท 2-1 ยท 1-2

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Southend vs AFC Fylde Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
37%
29%
34%
Southend 37%Draw 29%AFC Fylde 34%
Both Teams to Score
75%
25%
Yes 75%No 25%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
72%
28%
Over 2.5 72%Under 2.5 28%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Southend vs AFC Fylde that most previews miss.

  • 1AFC Fylde's away matches average 4.0 total goals per game (13 for, 7 against in 5).
  • 2Both teams have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five league matches.
  • 3Southend's home matches have seen both teams score in 100% of games this season.

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The Case For This Southend vs AFC Fylde Prediction

This fixture pairs two of the National League's most prolific attacks, each averaging over two goals per game and ranking in the top four. Southend's home record (3W, 1L) is mirrored by AFC Fylde's strong away form (4W, 1L), and neither side has managed a clean sheet in their last five outings. The statistical shape of this match points towards goals at both ends, with both teams' season-long rates and recent form converging on a high-scoring, closely contested encounter.

Key Factors at a Glance

Recent Form

  • โ†’Southend and AFC Fylde have each seen BTTS in all of their last five matches.

Attack

  • โ†’Both teams average above 2.2 goals scored per game this season.

Match Context

  • โ†’Over 2.5 goals has landed in 78% of Southend's and 89% of AFC Fylde's league games.

How Southend and AFC Fylde Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Southend vs AFC Fylde Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals รท 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

SouthendSouthendlast 5 matches
S. AustinXI
4 goals in 5
80%

In exceptional form

H. CardwellXI
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

L. Chambers-ParillonXI
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

K. McAdamXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

P. Omocheresub/out
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

D. OldakerXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

AFC FyldeAFC Fyldelast 5 matches
L. ThomasXI
6 goals in 5
100%

In exceptional form

G. OlleyXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

T. WhelanXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

C. WhelanXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

J. Morrissub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

H. Broadsub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Southend are unbeaten in their last five, winning three and drawing two, and have scored at least twice in each of those matches. AFC Fylde have also found momentum, winning four of their last five away from home and scoring 13 in those games. Both sides have been unable to keep a clean sheet recently, but their attacking output has made up for defensive lapses.

Southend vs AFC Fylde โ€” Last 9 Matches

SouthendSouthendLast 9 results
W6-1
W3-1
D2-2
W3-2
D1-1
L1-3
W3-1
W1-0
W3-1
W@ Gateshead6-1
Wvs Tamworth3-1
D@ Carlisle2-2
Wvs Yeovil Town3-2
D@ Woking1-1
Lvs Kidderminster Harriers1-3
W@ Solihull Moors3-1
Wvs Scunthorpe1-0
W@ Altrincham3-1

Strengths

  • +Solid recent form โ€” 3+ wins in last 5
  • +Prolific attack โ€” 3.0 goals/game (last 5)
  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games
  • +Over 2.5 goals in 77.78% of games this season
AFC FyldeAFC FyldeLast 9 results
L1-2
W2-1
W4-1
D2-2
W3-1
W2-0
L2-3
W2-1
D2-2
Lvs Altrincham1-2
W@ Harrogate Town2-1
W@ Yeovil Town4-1
Dvs Worthing2-2
W@ Solihull Moors3-1
Wvs Forest Green2-0
L@ Woking2-3
W@ Tamworth2-1
Dvs Wealdstone2-2

Strengths

  • +Solid recent form โ€” 3+ wins in last 5
  • +Prolific attack โ€” 2.4 goals/game (last 5)
  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games
  • +Over 2.5 goals in 88.89% of games this season

Concerns

  • โˆ’No clean sheets in last 5 matches

What History Says: Southend vs AFC Fylde

The head-to-head record is perfectly balanced, with two wins apiece from the last four meetings and no draws. Each side has won once at home and once away, and the last two meetings at Roots Hall have ended 2-0 and 1-2. The absence of drawn matches is notable, but the current attacking trends suggest that could change.

Southend vs AFC Fylde Head-to-Head History

Last 4 meetings between these sides

2

Southend wins

0

Draws

2

AFC Fylde wins

50%0% draws50%
28 Jan 25Southend vs AFC Fylde2-0
17 Sept 24AFC Fylde vs Southend2-1
13 Apr 24AFC Fylde vs Southend0-2
23 Sept 23Southend vs AFC Fylde1-2

Things to Watch: Southend vs AFC Fylde

  • โš ๏ธNo shot or set piece data available for either side, limiting precision on corners and xG.
  • โš ๏ธAbsence of injury news means late fitness issues could alter lineups.
  • โš ๏ธSmall sample size for head-to-head (4 matches) reduces reliability of H2H trends.

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Final Verdict

Southend 2โ€“2 AFC Fylde

The model projects a 2-2 draw, anchored by both sides' high scoring rates (Southend 2.56, Fylde 2.22 per game) and the fact that both have seen BTTS in all of their last five. The likeliest way this goes wrong is if one side's attack stalls unexpectedly, but the underlying rates and lack of recent clean sheets point firmly to goals at both ends.

Southend vs AFC Fylde: Common Questions

Who will win Southend vs AFC Fylde?

The probabilities are very close: Southend 37%, draw 29%, AFC Fylde 34%. Both teams are in strong form and have similar goal and concession rates, so a high-scoring draw is the most likely outcome.

Will both teams score in Southend vs AFC Fylde?

Yes is highly probable at 75%, with both teams scoring in all of their last five matches and each averaging over 2 goals scored and at least 1.3 conceded per game.

How likely is over 2.5 goals in Southend vs AFC Fylde?

The model gives a 72% probability for over 2.5 goals, supported by Southend's 78% and Fylde's 89% over 2.5 rates this season.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Southend vs AFC Fylde: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline โ€” season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 26 September 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes โ€” see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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