England - National LeagueThe Suit Direct StadiumData current as of August 31, 2026

Hartlepool United vs Eastleigh: match statistics

Hartlepool United crest
Hartlepool United
0 : 1half-time 0:0
Eastleigh crest
Eastleigh

Hartlepool United vs Eastleigh: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Hartlepool United played against Eastleigh in National League (England). The game was played on August 28, 2026. Venue: The Suit Direct Stadium. Final score: 0:1.

Recent form

Hartlepool United has 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Eastleigh has 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.

Scoring records

Hartlepool United scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 0.67. Eastleigh scores 1.67 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 3.14 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 33% of Hartlepool United's games and 67% of Eastleigh's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 67%, compared with league averages of 62% for BTTS and 65% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Hartlepool United has the higher season xG average, 1.24 to 1.04 per game. Hartlepool United takes 8.0 shots per game, while Eastleigh takes 7.0.

First-half and second-half trends

Hartlepool United leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Eastleigh leads at halftime in 67% and scores 1.00 after halftime.

When the teams score

Hartlepool United's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). For Eastleigh, it is minutes 46-60 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

National League games average 3.14 goals. Both teams score in 62% of games, and 65% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

Hartlepool United have posted significantly stronger numbers at home: they have won 100% of their home matches, average 2 goals per game, and are yet to concede. Eastleigh lost their only away match so far, failed to score, and have an average xG of just 0.38 compared with 1.13 for the hosts. The home side have also been more effective across their last five matches, recording 3 wins and scoring 9 goals, while the visitors have lost 3 times and conceded 10 goals. Although Hartlepool’s home xG against stands at 1.47, Eastleigh’s very poor chance creation away from home limits the genuine threat to the hosts’ defense. Home advantage, consistent goalscoring, and the visitors’ attacking problems all point to a Hartlepool United win.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

The strongest signal is Eastleigh’s very weak current away attacking output: the team has yet to score an away goal, while its average xG is just 0.38. The visitors have also failed to score in 100% of their away matches so far, whereas Hartlepool score an average of 2.5 goals at home with 4.5 shots on target per game. The last five matches provide an argument in favor of the visitors, as they averaged 1.2 goals and both teams recorded BTTS in 60% of matches, but their xG over this period remains low at 0.87. Hartlepool have conceded an average of 1.6 goals recently and have an average xG against of 1.68, so an Eastleigh goal is possible. However, the scenario favouring at least one team failing to score is driven primarily by the visitors’ extremely poor away numbers. Therefore, the recommended market is BTTS - No: this means that at least one team will not score, and does not automatically mean a 0:0 draw or that neither team will score.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

In their last five matches, Hartlepool averaged 1.8 goals scored and 1.6 conceded, while Eastleigh scored 1.2 goals and conceded as many as 2.0. Both teams have recorded a high share of matches finishing Over 2.5 goals in this period: 60% for the home side and 80% for the visitors. Hartlepool’s average attacking xG stands at 1.27, while Eastleigh allowed opponents 1.58 xG, strengthening the outlook for at least two goals. The projected total of 2.60 goals is also close to the league average of 3.14, making Over 1.5 the strongest signal, although the Over 2.5 line remains more evenly balanced.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by a Hartlepool win, as the hosts have been level at the break in 60% of their last five matches, with both teams scoring and conceding an average of 0.6 goals during this phase. After the break, the advantage should shift towards the hosts: Hartlepool have recently averaged 1.2 goals in second halves, while Eastleigh have conceded as many as 1.4. The hosts have won 3 of their last 5 matches and scored an average of 1.8 goals per game, whereas Eastleigh have lost 3 of 5 and conceded an average of 2.0 goals. In addition, the current home-and-away data shows that Hartlepool led at half-time in 2 of 2 matches, while Eastleigh are yet to score away from home, further strengthening the hosts' overall advantage in the final outcome.

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Stats by half

0 : 0
First half
0 : 1
Second half

Game stats

52Possession (%)48
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
10Shots12
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
1Shots on target4
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
1.21xG1.61
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
5Corners6
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
71Dangerous attacks80
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
23Fouls10
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
4Cards1
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
1.33Goals scored / game1.67
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
0.67Goals allowed / game1.33
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
52%Average possession39%
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
4Shots on target / game3
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

8Shots per game7
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
4Shots on target3
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
16.7%Shot conversion23.8%
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
52%Possession39%
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
1.24xG for1.04
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
1.36xG against1.46
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh

Shooting quality

Hartlepool United: Efficient finishingEastleigh: Counter-attacking
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
Accuracy (shots on target)50%43%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.150.15
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.330.56

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Hartlepool United
WWL
Season result split
67% W0% R33% P
Season (W-D-L)
2-0-1
2.00 pts / game · goal difference +2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-0-1
2.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
1-0-0
Last 5 at home
1-0-0
W
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.3Goals conceded: 0.7xG: 1.24Opponent xG: 1.36BTTS: 33%Over 2.5: 33%
Eastleigh
WLW
Season result split
67% W0% R33% P
Season (W-D-L)
2-0-1
2.00 pts / game · goal difference +1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-0-1
2.00 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
0-0-1
Last 5 away
0-0-1
L
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.7Goals conceded: 1.3xG: 1.04Opponent xG: 1.46BTTS: 67%Over 2.5: 67%

Goalshow 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.

Eastleigh is 26% better for: goals scored per game.

1.33 goals / game - Hartlepool United · 1.67 goals / game - Eastleigh

Hartlepool United is 99% better for: goals allowed per game.

0.67 goals / game - Hartlepool United · 1.33 goals / game - Eastleigh

Hartlepool United scoring profile: very strong

Hartlepool United scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Eastleigh keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 meczów).

Eastleigh scoring profile: mixed

Eastleigh scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 meczów), while Hartlepool United keeps a clean sheet in 67% (2 of 3 meczów).

4Goals scored (season)5
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
2Goals conceded (season)4
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
2Average goals per game3
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
4Goals scored (last 5)5
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
2Goals conceded (last 5)4
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh

How often they score at least...

100%1 goal67%
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
33%2 goals67%
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
0%3 goals33%
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
0%4 goals0%
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh

How often they concede at least...

33%1 goal100%
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
33%2 goals33%
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
0%3 goals0%
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
0%4 goals0%
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh

* 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.

62%
League average

Goal patterns

33%BTTS at half-time0%
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
0%BTTS in both halves0%
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
33%Scored in both halves67%
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh

BTTS and goal count

33%Min. 3 goals and BTTS67%
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
33%BTTS - last 567%
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh

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.

1st half

67%Min. 1 goal before half-time67%
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
33%Min. 2 goals before half-time0%
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
33%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh

2nd half

67%Min. 1 goal after half-time100%
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
0%Min. 2 goals after half-time67%
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
0%Min. 3 goals after half-time33%
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Eastleigh is 75% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.33 pts / game - Hartlepool United · 2.33 pts / game - Eastleigh

Hartlepool United - half-time state
33% leading33% draw33% trailing
Eastleigh - half-time state
67% leading33% draw0% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.33Points per game (1st half)2.33
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
0.67Goals scored (1st half)0.67
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
0.67Goals conceded (1st half)0
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
1.33Average goals (1st half)0.67
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
67%Clean sheet before half-time100%
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
33%No goal before half-time33%
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh

After half-time (2nd half)

2.33Points per game (2nd half)0.67
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
0.67Goals scored (2nd half)1
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
0Goals conceded (2nd half)1.33
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
0.67Average goals (2nd half)2.33
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
100%Clean sheet after half-time0%
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh
33%No goal after half-time33%
Hartlepool UnitedEastleigh

Hartlepool United - second-half results

67% W33% R0% P
4
Half-time points
2
Half-time goals
0
Goal difference (1st half)
7
Second-half points
+2
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.33
PPG before half-time
Lead holding203%

Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.7

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Eastleigh - second-half results

0% W67% R33% P
7
Half-time points
2
Half-time goals
+2
Goal difference (1st half)
2
Second-half points
-1
Goal difference (2nd half)
2.33
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+1.3

Allows 1.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Hartlepool United - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.332.33
Goals scored / game0.70.7
Goals allowed / game0.70.0
Average goals per game1.30.7
1 goal67%67%
2 goals33%0%
3 goals33%0%
Clean sheet67%100%
No goal33%33%
Goal difference0+2
Half-time: 33% leading - 33% draw - 33% trailing
2nd half: 67% won - 33% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 33% - Half-time goals total: 2
Eastleigh - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.330.67
Goals scored / game0.71.0
Goals allowed / game0.01.3
Average goals per game0.72.3
1 goal67%100%
2 goals0%67%
3 goals0%33%
Clean sheet100%0%
No goal33%33%
Goal difference+2-1
Half-time: 67% leading - 33% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 67% draw - 33% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 2

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Hartlepool United
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
0
2
16-30
2
0
31-45
0
0
46-60
1
0
61-75
1
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

Eastleigh
ScoredConceded
1
0
0-15
0
0
16-30
1
0
31-45
2
1
46-60
1
1
61-75
0
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.50
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.3 : 1.2
Estimated goal split
home : away
80%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
50%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-40%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
67%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Hartlepool United

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.12
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.78
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-1.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.09
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.69
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
79%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
46%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
25% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
25%

Eastleigh

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.42
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.76
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+0.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.63
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.13
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
114%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
79%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
0% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 20% come in the first quarter-hour.
0%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (National League).

Teams vs league

Hartlepool UnitedLigaEastleigh
Average goals per game 2.003.14 3.00
Both teams scored 33%62% 67%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 33%65% 67%
Clean sheets 67%19% 0%
Goal before half-time 67%78% 67%
Goal after half-time 67%84% 100%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

3.14
Average goals per game
62%
Both teams scored
65%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
19%
Clean sheets
1.68
Home goals / game
1.46
Away goals / game
+15%
Home attack advantage
+13%
Home defensive advantage
+14%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
78%
1 goal
27%
2 goals
14%
3 goals
0%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
84%
1 goal
57%
2 goals
27%
3 goals
22%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Hartlepool UnitedYellow cardNeo Eccleston
  2. Hartlepool UnitedYellow cardNeo Eccleston
  3. Hartlepool UnitedSubstitutionOn: Cameron Bradley JohnOff: Corey McKeown
  4. Hartlepool UnitedSubstitutionOn: Nathan John SheronOff: Brooklyn Ilunga
  5. EastleighSubstitutionOn: Will RandallOff: Max Dickov
  6. EastleighSubstitutionOn: Aaron PierreOff: Joshua Lundstram
  7. Hartlepool UnitedYellow cardJordan Hugill
  8. EastleighYellow cardAaron Blair
  9. EastleighGoalNelson KhumbeniAssist: Harry Sidwell

Head-to-head

Record from Hartlepool United's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Eastleigh. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.

FAQ

What was the result of Hartlepool United vs Eastleigh?

The National League match finished Hartlepool United 0:1 Eastleigh. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Hartlepool United and Eastleigh?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches Hartlepool United won 2, Eastleigh won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Hartlepool United vs Eastleigh?

Hartlepool United score 1.33 goals per game on average and Eastleigh 1.67. The National League average is 3.14 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 65% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Hartlepool United's matches and 67% of Eastleigh's.

What form are Hartlepool United and Eastleigh in?

Over the last 5 games Hartlepool United have a 2-0-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Eastleigh 2-0-1 (2.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hartlepool United vs Eastleigh?

The statistical background for Hartlepool United vs Eastleigh — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.