Hartlepool United vs AFC Hornchurch: match statistics
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Hartlepool United vs AFC Hornchurch: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Hartlepool United plays AFC Hornchurch in National League (England). The game is scheduled for October 24, 2026. Venue: The Suit Direct Stadium.
Recent form
Hartlepool United has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. AFC Hornchurch has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Hartlepool United scores 0.92 goals per game and allows 1.46. AFC Hornchurch scores 1.15 and allows 1.46. Games in this league average 3.10 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 38% of Hartlepool United's games and 31% of AFC Hornchurch's. The Over 2.5 rates are 38% and 62%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 61% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Hartlepool United has the higher season xG average, 1.26 to 1.22 per game. Hartlepool United takes 8.4 shots per game, while AFC Hornchurch takes 8.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Hartlepool United leads at halftime in 15% of its games and scores 0.54 goals per game after halftime. AFC Hornchurch leads at halftime in 15% and scores 0.69 after halftime.
When the teams score
Hartlepool United's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). For AFC Hornchurch, it is minutes 16-30 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National League games average 3.10 goals. Both teams score in 63% of games, and 61% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Hartlepool United | AFC Hornchurch | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
AFC Hornchurch is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Hartlepool United · 1.8 pts / game - AFC Hornchurch
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
AFC Hornchurch is 25% better for: goals scored per game.
0.92 goals / game - Hartlepool United · 1.15 goals / game - AFC Hornchurch
Hartlepool United scores in 62% of games (8 of 13 games), while AFC Hornchurch keeps a clean sheet in 31% (4 of 13 games).
AFC Hornchurch scores in 62% of games (8 of 13 games), while Hartlepool United keeps a clean sheet in 23% (3 of 13 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Hartlepool United
Over / Under - AFC Hornchurch
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Hartlepool United is 19% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.92 pts / game - Hartlepool United · 0.77 pts / game - AFC Hornchurch
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hartlepool United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 15% of games and wins 31%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
AFC Hornchurch - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 15% of games and wins 54%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Hartlepool United
AFC Hornchurch
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (National League).
Teams vs league
| Hartlepool United | Liga | AFC Hornchurch | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.38 | 3.10 | ▼ 2.62 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 38% | 63% | ▼ 31% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 38% | 61% | • 62% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 23% | 19% | ▲ 31% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 62% | 74% | ▲ 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 85% | 87% | ▼ 77% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Hartlepool United and AFC Hornchurch play?
Hartlepool United face AFC Hornchurch on October 24, 2026 in National League at The Suit Direct Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Hartlepool United vs AFC Hornchurch?
Hartlepool United score 0.92 goals per game on average and AFC Hornchurch 1.15. The National League average is 3.10 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Hartlepool United's matches and 31% of AFC Hornchurch's.
What form are Hartlepool United and AFC Hornchurch in?
Over the last 5 games Hartlepool United have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and AFC Hornchurch 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hartlepool United vs AFC Hornchurch?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Hartlepool United vs AFC Hornchurch: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.