York City vs Hartlepool United: match statistics
York City presents a decisive advantage as the host, occupying 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 20 wins and just 2 losses this season. The home team scores an average of 3.06 goals per match at their own ground with an 18% conversion rate and 61% possession dominance, confirming their offensive strength. Hartlepool United presents much weaker efficiency in away matches—averaging only 0.93 goals per game with a high FTS% (Failed to Score) of 40%, indicating problems in finishing actions. The difference in goal difference (+33 for York City in home matches versus -1 for Hartlepool away) and the higher form of the hosts (4 wins in the last 5 matches) additionally speak for their victory. xG statistics also favor York City (2.07 xG For vs 1.49 xG For visitors away), suggesting a clear qualitative advantage for the home team.
York City vs Hartlepool United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
York City played against Hartlepool United in National League (England). The game was played on February 11, 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Recent form
York City has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Hartlepool United has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
York City scores 2.60 goals per game and allows 0.97. Hartlepool United scores 1.06 and allows 0.97. Games in this league average 2.82 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 63% of York City's games and 42% of Hartlepool United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 73% and 32%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
York City has the higher season xG average, 2.06 to 1.48 per game. York City takes 16.8 shots per game, while Hartlepool United takes 11.4.
First-half and second-half trends
York City leads at halftime in 37% of its games and scores 1.50 goals per game after halftime. Hartlepool United leads at halftime in 26% and scores 0.68 after halftime.
When the teams score
York City's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (24 goals). For Hartlepool United, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National League games average 2.82 goals. Both teams score in 55% 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 3.00 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
York City presents a decisive advantage as the host, occupying 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 20 wins and just 2 losses this season. The home team scores an average of 3.06 goals per match at their own ground with an 18% conversion rate and 61% possession dominance, confirming their offensive strength. Hartlepool United presents much weaker efficiency in away matches—averaging only 0.93 goals per game with a high FTS% (Failed to Score) of 40%, indicating problems in finishing actions. The difference in goal difference (+33 for York City in home matches versus -1 for Hartlepool away) and the higher form of the hosts (4 wins in the last 5 matches) additionally speak for their victory. xG statistics also favor York City (2.07 xG For vs 1.49 xG For visitors away), suggesting a clear qualitative advantage for the home team.
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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
| York City | Hartlepool United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 44% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.25 |
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.
York City is 63% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - York City · 1.6 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.
York City is 145% better for: goals scored per game.
2.6 goals / game - York City · 1.06 goals / game - Hartlepool United
York City scores in 93% of games (28 of 30 meczów), while Hartlepool United keeps a clean sheet in 42% (13 of 31 meczów).
Hartlepool United scores in 68% of games (21 of 31 meczów), while York City keeps a clean sheet in 33% (10 of 30 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 - York 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.
York City is 29% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.53 pts / game - York City · 1.19 pts / game - Hartlepool United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
York City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Hartlepool United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 35%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
* 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 (24 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +16 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
York 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
| York City | Liga | Hartlepool United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.57 | 2.82 | ▼ 2.03 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 55% | ▼ 42% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 73% | 54% | ▼ 32% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 25% | ▲ 42% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 72% | ▼ 61% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 93% | 80% | ▼ 71% |
^ 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
Other recorded players
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 York City's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Hartlepool United. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of York City vs Hartlepool United?
The National League match finished York City 3:2 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 York City vs Hartlepool United?
York City score 2.60 goals per game on average and Hartlepool United 1.06. The National League average is 2.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 63% of York City's matches and 42% of Hartlepool United's.
What form are York City and Hartlepool United in?
Over the last 5 games York City have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Hartlepool United 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for York City vs Hartlepool United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for York City vs Hartlepool United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.