Scunthorpe United vs Hartlepool United: match statistics
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Scunthorpe United vs Hartlepool United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Scunthorpe United plays Hartlepool United in National League (England). The game is scheduled for September 26, 2026. Venue: Sands Venue Stadium.
Recent form
Scunthorpe United has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Hartlepool United has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Scunthorpe United scores 1.22 goals per game and allows 1.67. Hartlepool United scores 0.78 and allows 1.22. Games in this league average 3.01 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Scunthorpe United's games and 33% of Hartlepool United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 44% and 33%, compared with league averages of 66% for BTTS and 60% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Scunthorpe United has the higher season xG average, 1.48 to 1.27 per game. Scunthorpe United takes 10.7 shots per game, while Hartlepool United takes 8.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Scunthorpe United leads at halftime in 11% of its games and scores 0.89 goals per game after halftime. Hartlepool United leads at halftime in 11% and scores 0.44 after halftime.
When the teams score
Scunthorpe United's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). For Hartlepool United, it is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National League games average 3.01 goals. Both teams score in 66% of games, and 60% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
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
| Scunthorpe United | Hartlepool United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.21 |
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.
Scunthorpe United is 56% better for: goals scored per game.
1.22 goals / game - Scunthorpe United · 0.78 goals / game - Hartlepool United
Hartlepool United is 37% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.67 goals / game - Scunthorpe United · 1.22 goals / game - Hartlepool United
Scunthorpe United scores in 67% of games (6 of 9 games), while Hartlepool United keeps a clean sheet in 33% (3 of 9 games).
Hartlepool United scores in 67% of games (6 of 9 games), while Scunthorpe United keeps a clean sheet in 11% (1 of 9 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 - Scunthorpe United
Over / Under - Hartlepool 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.
Hartlepool United is 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.78 pts / game - Scunthorpe United · 0.89 pts / game - Hartlepool United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Scunthorpe United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 11% of games and wins 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Hartlepool United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 11% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -3 |
* 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 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). 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
Scunthorpe United
Hartlepool 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
| Scunthorpe United | Liga | Hartlepool United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.89 | 3.01 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 56% | 66% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 44% | 60% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 11% | 18% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 71% | ▼ 56% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 87% | ▲ 89% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Scunthorpe United's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Hartlepool United. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Scunthorpe United and Hartlepool United play?
Scunthorpe United face Hartlepool United on September 26, 2026 in National League at Sands Venue Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Scunthorpe United and Hartlepool United?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Scunthorpe United won 1, Hartlepool United won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Scunthorpe United vs Hartlepool United?
Scunthorpe United score 1.22 goals per game on average and Hartlepool United 0.78. The National League average is 3.01 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 60% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Scunthorpe United's matches and 33% of Hartlepool United's.
What form are Scunthorpe United and Hartlepool United in?
Over the last 5 games Scunthorpe United have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Hartlepool United 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Scunthorpe United vs Hartlepool United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Scunthorpe United vs Hartlepool United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.