Hartlepool United vs Altrincham: match statistics
Hartlepool United demonstrates significantly better home form, recording a 31% win rate and an impressive +5 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts also maintain a solid clean sheet ratio (38%) and a shot conversion rate of 12% in home matches. Conversely, Altrincham is in catastrophic form, having lost all of their last 5 matches while conceding 13 goals during that span. The visitors possess a dismal away record with a 67% loss rate and a negative goal difference of -8; combined with just 17% away wins, they appear a vulnerable opponent. Although Hartlepool's recent form is not ideal (1 win in 5 matches), home advantage and their superior condition relative to the visitors should tip the scales in their favor.
Hartlepool United vs Altrincham: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Hartlepool United played Altrincham in National League (England). The match was played on 17 January 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Hartlepool United: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Altrincham: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Hartlepool United scores 1.12 and concedes 0.96 goals per match. Altrincham scores 1.16 and concedes 1.60. League average: 2.81 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Hartlepool United 42%, Altrincham 64%. Over 2.5: Hartlepool United 31%, Altrincham 68%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 54%.
xG, shots and style
Altrincham has higher xG: 1.57 vs 1.48. Hartlepool United: 11.1 shots per match, Altrincham: 12.0.
Match halves
Hartlepool United: half-time lead 31%, second-half goals 0.65. Altrincham: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.56.
Goals by minute
Hartlepool United: 46-60 (6 goals). Altrincham: 76-90+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
National League: 2.81 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 54%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
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 demonstrates significantly better home form, recording a 31% win rate and an impressive +5 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts also maintain a solid clean sheet ratio (38%) and a shot conversion rate of 12% in home matches. Conversely, Altrincham is in catastrophic form, having lost all of their last 5 matches while conceding 13 goals during that span. The visitors possess a dismal away record with a 67% loss rate and a negative goal difference of -8; combined with just 17% away wins, they appear a vulnerable opponent. Although Hartlepool's recent form is not ideal (1 win in 5 matches), home advantage and their superior condition relative to the visitors should tip the scales in their favor.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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
| Hartlepool United | Altrincham | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Hartlepool United is 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Hartlepool United · 0.6 pts / match - Altrincham
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 67% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.96 goals / match - Hartlepool United · 1.6 goals / match - Altrincham
Hartlepool United scores in 69% of matches (18 of 26 matches), while Altrincham keeps a clean sheet in 20% (5 of 25 matches).
Altrincham scores in 80% of matches (20 of 25 matches), while Hartlepool United keeps a clean sheet in 42% (11 of 26 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 - Hartlepool United
Over / Under - Altrincham
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 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.31 pts / match - Hartlepool United · 1.12 pts / match - Altrincham
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hartlepool United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 31% of matches and wins 35%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Altrincham - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 32%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
* 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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Hartlepool United
Altrincham
* 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
| Hartlepool United | Liga | Altrincham | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.08 | 2.81 | • 2.76 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 42% | 54% | ▲ 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 31% | 54% | ▲ 68% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 42% | 26% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 71% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 69% | 79% | ▼ 72% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Hartlepool United 1 - 0 - 0 Altrincham. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Hartlepool United vs Altrincham?
The National League match finished Hartlepool United 1:0 Altrincham. 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 Altrincham?
Hartlepool United score 1.12 goals per game on average and Altrincham 1.16. The National League average is 2.81 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 42% of Hartlepool United's matches and 64% of Altrincham's.
What form are Hartlepool United and Altrincham in?
Over the last 5 games Hartlepool United have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Altrincham 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hartlepool United vs Altrincham?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Hartlepool United vs Altrincham: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.