Hartlepool United vs Sutton United: match statistics
Hartlepool United presents solid home form with 41% wins and an impressive goal difference of +6 at their own stadium, where they concede an average of only 0.94 goals per match. Sutton United has very poor away results – just 13% wins, 56% losses, and a negative goal difference of -13, conceding as many as 1.88 goals per match. The form in the last five games is balanced for both teams, but Hartlepool can count on home advantage, where they maintain 51% possession and 35% clean sheets. Sutton has problems scoring away (average 1.06 per match) and ends 38% of matches without scoring a goal. Taking all statistics into account, the hosts should be granted a clear advantage, although the history of draws between the two teams (35% for Hartlepool, 31% for Sutton) does not allow excluding a share of the points.
Hartlepool United vs Sutton United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Hartlepool United played against Sutton United in National League (England). The game was played on March 3, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Hartlepool United has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Sutton United has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Hartlepool United scores 1.24 goals per game and allows 1.09. Sutton United scores 1.41 and allows 1.65. Games in this league average 2.91 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 47% of Hartlepool United's games and 68% of Sutton United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 38% and 59%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Hartlepool United has the higher season xG average, 1.50 to 1.48 per game. Hartlepool United takes 11.6 shots per game, while Sutton United takes 11.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Hartlepool United leads at halftime in 26% of its games and scores 0.76 goals per game after halftime. Sutton United leads at halftime in 24% and scores 0.76 after halftime.
When the teams score
Hartlepool United's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). For Sutton United, it is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National League games average 2.91 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 6.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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 solid home form with 41% wins and an impressive goal difference of +6 at their own stadium, where they concede an average of only 0.94 goals per match. Sutton United has very poor away results – just 13% wins, 56% losses, and a negative goal difference of -13, conceding as many as 1.88 goals per match. The form in the last five games is balanced for both teams, but Hartlepool can count on home advantage, where they maintain 51% possession and 35% clean sheets. Sutton has problems scoring away (average 1.06 per match) and ends 38% of matches without scoring a goal. Taking all statistics into account, the hosts should be granted a clear advantage, although the history of draws between the two teams (35% for Hartlepool, 31% for Sutton) does not allow excluding a share of the points.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
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 | Sutton United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.31 |
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.
Sutton United is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Hartlepool United · 1.6 pts / game - Sutton United
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.
Sutton United is 14% better for: goals scored per game.
1.24 goals / game - Hartlepool United · 1.41 goals / game - Sutton United
Hartlepool United is 51% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.09 goals / game - Hartlepool United · 1.65 goals / game - Sutton United
Hartlepool United scores in 71% of games (24 of 34 meczów), while Sutton United keeps a clean sheet in 18% (6 of 34 meczów).
Sutton United scores in 76% of games (26 of 34 meczów), while Hartlepool United keeps a clean sheet in 38% (13 of 34 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 - Sutton United
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hartlepool United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 38%. 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.
Sutton United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 24%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
* 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 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Sutton United
* 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 | Sutton United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.32 | 2.91 | ▲ 3.06 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 47% | 57% | ▲ 68% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 38% | 56% | ▲ 59% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 24% | ▼ 18% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 72% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 81% | ▼ 76% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Hartlepool United's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Sutton United. Games average 6.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Hartlepool United vs Sutton United?
The National League match finished Hartlepool United 0:2 Sutton United. 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 Sutton United?
Hartlepool United score 1.24 goals per game on average and Sutton United 1.41. The National League average is 2.91 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Hartlepool United's matches and 68% of Sutton United's.
What form are Hartlepool United and Sutton United in?
Over the last 5 games Hartlepool United have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Sutton United 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hartlepool United vs Sutton United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Hartlepool United vs Sutton United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.