Morecambe vs Hartlepool United: match statistics
Hartlepool United displays significantly better form and statistics than Morecambe. The hosts are in 22nd place in the table with a 53% loss record at home and a negative goal difference (-11) at their own ground. Morecambe concedes an average of 1.89 goals per home game, which highlights their weak defense. Hartlepool, on the other hand, has a 39% away win rate, an impressive 44% clean sheets, and a balanced goal difference (0) in away matches. The form from the last five matches also favors the visitors (1.8 points per game vs 1.4 for the hosts). Taking all these factors into account, Hartlepool United holds a clear advantage and should secure all three points in this fixture.
Morecambe vs Hartlepool United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Morecambe play Hartlepool United in National League (England). The match date is 25 March 2026 at 20:45. Final score: 2:3.
Current form
Morecambe: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Hartlepool United: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Morecambe scores 1.43 and concedes 2.24 goals per match. Hartlepool United scores 1.17 and concedes 1.28. League average: 2.92 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Morecambe 57%, Hartlepool United 43%. Over 2.5: Morecambe 70%, Hartlepool United 41%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 57%.
xG, shots and style
Hartlepool United has higher xG: 1.45 vs 1.38. Morecambe: 11.3 shots per match, Hartlepool United: 11.3.
Match halves
Morecambe: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.76. Hartlepool United: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.72.
Goals by minute
Morecambe: 46-60 (16 goals). Hartlepool United: 76-90+ (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
National League: 2.92 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 57%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
Hartlepool United displays significantly better form and statistics than Morecambe. The hosts are in 22nd place in the table with a 53% loss record at home and a negative goal difference (-11) at their own ground. Morecambe concedes an average of 1.89 goals per home game, which highlights their weak defense. Hartlepool, on the other hand, has a 39% away win rate, an impressive 44% clean sheets, and a balanced goal difference (0) in away matches. The form from the last five matches also favors the visitors (1.8 points per game vs 1.4 for the hosts). Taking all these factors into account, Hartlepool United holds a clear advantage and should secure all three points in this fixture.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Morecambe | Hartlepool United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.28 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Hartlepool United is 75% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Morecambe · 1.4 pts / match - Hartlepool 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.
Morecambe is 22% better for: goals scored per match.
1.43 goals / match - Morecambe · 1.17 goals / match - Hartlepool United
Hartlepool United is 75% better for: goals conceded per match.
2.24 goals / match - Morecambe · 1.28 goals / match - Hartlepool United
Morecambe scores in 67% of matches (31 of 46 matches), while Hartlepool United keeps a clean sheet in 37% (17 of 46 matches).
Hartlepool United scores in 65% of matches (30 of 46 matches), while Morecambe keeps a clean sheet in 13% (6 of 46 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Morecambe
Over / Under — Hartlepool United
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 12% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.11 pts / match - Morecambe · 1.24 pts / match - Hartlepool United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Morecambe - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 20%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Hartlepool United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 80% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -5 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (16 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (28). Late-goal balance (76-90): -17 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (23). Late-goal balance (76-90): -11 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Morecambe
Hartlepool United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (National League).
Teams vs league
| Morecambe | Liga | Hartlepool United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.67 | 2.92 | ▼ 2.46 |
| Both teams scored | • 57% | 56% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 70% | 57% | ▼ 41% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 24% | ▲ 37% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 71% | ▼ 59% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 80% | ▼ 74% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Morecambe 0 - 1 - 0 Hartlepool United. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Morecambe vs Hartlepool United?
The National League match finished Morecambe 2:3 Hartlepool United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Morecambe vs Hartlepool United?
Morecambe score 1.43 goals per game on average and Hartlepool United 1.17. The National League average is 2.92 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Morecambe's matches and 43% of Hartlepool United's.
What form are Morecambe and Hartlepool United in?
Over the last 5 games Morecambe have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Hartlepool United 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Morecambe vs Hartlepool United?
The statistical background for Morecambe vs Hartlepool United — 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.