Truro City vs Hartlepool United: match statistics
Hartlepool United appears to be the favorite for this matchup, despite playing away. Truro City occupies the last, 24th place in the table with a disastrous record of 6 wins, 7 draws, and a staggering 23 losses this season. The hosts are in terrible form - winless in their last 5 matches, earning just 1 point and scoring only 5 goals while conceding 10. Hartlepool United sits in 9th position with a solid 13-12-11 record and shows significantly better efficiency - a 35% away win rate and an impressive 41% clean sheet rate in away matches. The visitors have a clear advantage in offensive statistics (4.71 shots on target per match compared to the hosts' 3.59) and a better average ball possession (47% vs 45%). Although Hartlepool's recent form is not perfect either (2 wins in their last 5 matches), they completely outclass the hosts in every aspect, making their victory the most probable outcome.
Truro City vs Hartlepool United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Truro City played against Hartlepool United in National League (England). The game was played on March 14, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Truro City has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Hartlepool United has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Truro City scores 0.94 goals per game and allows 1.78. Hartlepool United scores 1.17 and allows 1.11. Games in this league average 2.94 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 39% of Truro City's games and 44% of Hartlepool United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 36%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Hartlepool United has the higher season xG average, 1.51 to 1.31 per game. Truro City takes 9.3 shots per game, while Hartlepool United takes 11.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Truro City leads at halftime in 19% of its games and scores 0.58 goals per game after halftime. Hartlepool United leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.72 after halftime.
When the teams score
Truro City's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). For Hartlepool United, it is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National League games average 2.94 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 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 appears to be the favorite for this matchup, despite playing away. Truro City occupies the last, 24th place in the table with a disastrous record of 6 wins, 7 draws, and a staggering 23 losses this season. The hosts are in terrible form - winless in their last 5 matches, earning just 1 point and scoring only 5 goals while conceding 10. Hartlepool United sits in 9th position with a solid 13-12-11 record and shows significantly better efficiency - a 35% away win rate and an impressive 41% clean sheet rate in away matches. The visitors have a clear advantage in offensive statistics (4.71 shots on target per match compared to the hosts' 3.59) and a better average ball possession (47% vs 45%). Although Hartlepool's recent form is not perfect either (2 wins in their last 5 matches), they completely outclass the hosts in every aspect, making their victory the most probable outcome.
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
| Truro City | Hartlepool United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.27 |
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.
Hartlepool United is 500% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - Truro City · 1.2 pts / game - 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.
Hartlepool United is 24% better for: goals scored per game.
0.94 goals / game - Truro City · 1.17 goals / game - Hartlepool United
Hartlepool United is 60% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.78 goals / game - Truro City · 1.11 goals / game - Hartlepool United
Truro City scores in 50% of games (18 of 36 meczów), while Hartlepool United keeps a clean sheet in 36% (13 of 36 meczów).
Hartlepool United scores in 67% of games (24 of 36 meczów), while Truro City keeps a clean sheet in 14% (5 of 36 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 - Truro City
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 30% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.94 pts / game - Truro City · 1.22 pts / game - Hartlepool United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Truro City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 17%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.2 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 25% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 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 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| 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 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (21). Late-goal balance (76-90): -13 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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
Truro City
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
| Truro City | Liga | Hartlepool United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.72 | 2.94 | ▼ 2.28 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 39% | 57% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 57% | ▼ 36% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 24% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 72% | ▼ 61% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 81% | ▼ 75% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Truro City's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Hartlepool United. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Truro City vs Hartlepool United?
The National League match finished Truro City 0:1 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 Truro City vs Hartlepool United?
Truro City score 0.94 goals per game on average and Hartlepool United 1.17. The National League average is 2.94 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 39% of Truro City's matches and 44% of Hartlepool United's.
What form are Truro City and Hartlepool United in?
Over the last 5 games Truro City have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Hartlepool United 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Truro City vs Hartlepool United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Truro City vs Hartlepool United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.