Hartlepool United vs Gateshead: match statistics
Hartlepool United presents significantly better form and statistics than Gateshead. The hosts sit 9th in the table with a 10-10-7 record, while the visitors are ranked 24th with just 5 wins this season. A key factor is the form over the last five matches - Hartlepool earned 7 points (1.4 PPG) with a 2-1-2 record, whereas Gateshead lost all five recent matches, conceding as many as 13 goals and earning zero points. The hosts' home statistics are impressive - 43% clean sheets and a positive goal difference (+6), while the visitors in away matches concede an average of 2.54 goals per match with a goal difference of -14. Gateshead also has a 38% FTS% rate away, indicating offensive problems. All these factors clearly point to a decisive victory for Hartlepool United in front of their home crowd.
Hartlepool United vs Gateshead: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Hartlepool United played against Gateshead in National League (England). The game was played on January 20, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Hartlepool United has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Gateshead has 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses, with 0.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Hartlepool United scores 1.11 goals per game and allows 0.93. Gateshead scores 1.12 and allows 2.42. Games in this league average 2.80 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 41% of Hartlepool United's games and 50% of Gateshead's. The Over 2.5 rates are 30% and 73%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Hartlepool United has the higher season xG average, 1.48 to 1.38 per game. Hartlepool United takes 11.1 shots per game, while Gateshead takes 10.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Hartlepool United leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Gateshead leads at halftime in 15% and scores 0.54 after halftime.
When the teams score
Hartlepool United's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). For Gateshead, it is minutes 0-15 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National League games average 2.80 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 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 presents significantly better form and statistics than Gateshead. The hosts sit 9th in the table with a 10-10-7 record, while the visitors are ranked 24th with just 5 wins this season. A key factor is the form over the last five matches - Hartlepool earned 7 points (1.4 PPG) with a 2-1-2 record, whereas Gateshead lost all five recent matches, conceding as many as 13 goals and earning zero points. The hosts' home statistics are impressive - 43% clean sheets and a positive goal difference (+6), while the visitors in away matches concede an average of 2.54 goals per match with a goal difference of -14. Gateshead also has a 38% FTS% rate away, indicating offensive problems. All these factors clearly point to a decisive victory for Hartlepool United in front of their home crowd.
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Game stats
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 | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.33 |
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.
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.
Hartlepool United is 160% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.93 goals / game - Hartlepool United · 2.42 goals / game - Gateshead
Hartlepool United scores in 70% of games (19 of 27 meczów), while Gateshead keeps a clean sheet in 8% (2 of 26 meczów).
Gateshead scores in 54% of games (14 of 26 meczów), while Hartlepool United keeps a clean sheet in 44% (12 of 27 meczów).
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 - Gateshead
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 78% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.3 pts / game - Hartlepool United · 0.73 pts / game - Gateshead
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hartlepool United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 37%. 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.
Gateshead - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 15% of games and wins 19%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -6 |
* 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 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -12 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Gateshead
* 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 | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.04 | 2.80 | ▲ 3.54 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 41% | 54% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 30% | 54% | ▲ 73% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 44% | 26% | ▼ 8% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 71% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 79% | ▲ 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Hartlepool United's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Gateshead. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Hartlepool United vs Gateshead?
The National League match finished Hartlepool United 2:1 Gateshead. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Hartlepool United vs Gateshead?
Hartlepool United score 1.11 goals per game on average and Gateshead 1.12. The National League average is 2.80 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Hartlepool United's matches and 50% of Gateshead's.
What form are Hartlepool United and Gateshead in?
Over the last 5 games Hartlepool United have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Gateshead 0-0-5 (0.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hartlepool United vs Gateshead?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Hartlepool United vs Gateshead: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.