York vs Accrington ST Prediction & Betting Tips

Different shapes to their recent runs

Looking at York's last 20 matches across all competitions, they've won eight, drawn five and lost seven, scoring 31 and conceding 32. It's a mixed bag that includes cup and trophy games alongside league fixtures, plus some matches from last season in a different competition.

York: 20 completed matches; Accrington ST: 20 completed matches.

York

20 matches

Win

40% 8 / 20

Draw

25% 5 / 20

Loss

35% 7 / 20

Scored

33

Conceded

32

Difference

+1

Accrington ST

20 matches

Win

20% 4 / 20

Draw

45% 9 / 20

Loss

35% 7 / 20

Scored

27

Conceded

31

Difference

-4

Accrington's equivalent sample shows four wins, eight draws and eight losses, with 26 scored and 32 conceded. That's a lot of draws and not many wins, which tallies with their position near the foot of the table.

York's broader run looks noticeably stronger than Accrington's, even accounting for the mix of competitions.

Comparative Team Statistics: York vs Accrington ST

History doesn't tell us much here

These two have met ten times going back to 2012, spanning League Two, the FA Cup and even a pre-season friendly. Most of those results are close to a decade old now.

The most recent meeting was a 2023 friendly, which Accrington won 2-0. Given how old and mixed this history is, it doesn't say much about how either side is playing right now.

A real gap in the table

Seven games into the season, York sit seventh with 11 points, while Accrington are down in 21st on just six. That's a decent gap already, even this early on.

It's worth remembering both sides have played the same number of matches, so this isn't a case of one team having a game or two in hand. The table is reflecting genuine early-season form.

Seven games isn't a huge sample, but the gap between the two sides is already clear.

Where the goals are coming from

York's A. Newby has six goals in seven matches, clearly the main source of goals for the home side, with H. Boyes also chipping in four assists alongside two goals of his own.

York:

Best scorers:

A. Newby - 6

O. Pearce - 3

Best assist providers:

H. Boyes - 6

O. Pearce - 4

Penalty cards:

O. Banks x 3

Accrington ST:

Best scorers:

C. Caton - 5

Penalty cards:

D. Matthews x 1 x 3

J. Woods x 4

For Accrington, C. Caton is doing most of the damage with five goals in seven appearances. On the disciplinary side, Accrington's D. Matthews has already picked up three yellows and a red in six matches, a pattern worth keeping an eye on, though there's nothing here to confirm his availability for this particular game.

Home comfort against away discomfort

Within their recent league matches, York have won all three played at home, including a 4-0 win over Swindon and a 3-2 win over Bristol Rovers. That's a strong home run by any measure.

Accrington, meanwhile, have lost all three of their away league matches in the same stretch, including defeats at Walsall and Exeter. If that venue split holds up, it points to a tough night on the road for the visitors.

Both teams' venue splits are pulling in the same direction: towards a York home strength and an Accrington away weakness.