Hartlepool United vs Eastleigh: match statistics
Hartlepool United displays solid home form with a 37% win rate and only 32% losses at their own stadium, making them the favorite for this match. The hosts have a positive goal difference at home (+3) and a better average xG (1.55 vs 1.25), indicating a higher quality of chances created. Eastleigh struggles with serious problems in away matches, losing as many as 53% of games and conceding an average of 1.68 goals per match, with a negative goal difference of -11. The visitors' recent form is concerning with three defeats in the last five matches and only 11% clean sheets away from home. Hartlepool also holds an advantage in possession (50% vs 41%) and shooting accuracy, which combined with the home advantage should translate into a victory for the hosts.
Hartlepool United vs Eastleigh: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Hartlepool United played Eastleigh in National League (England). The match was played on 21 March 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Hartlepool United: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Eastleigh: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Hartlepool United scores 1.16 and concedes 1.08 goals per match. Eastleigh scores 1.26 and concedes 1.76. League average: 2.94 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Hartlepool United 43%, Eastleigh 71%. Over 2.5: Hartlepool United 35%, Eastleigh 61%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 57%.
xG, shots and style
Hartlepool United has higher xG: 1.50 vs 1.29. Hartlepool United: 11.7 shots per match, Eastleigh: 9.1.
Match halves
Hartlepool United: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.73. Eastleigh: half-time lead 16%, second-half goals 0.82.
Goals by minute
Hartlepool United: 76-90+ (11 goals). Eastleigh: 76-90+ (14 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
National League: 2.94 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 57%.
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 displays solid home form with a 37% win rate and only 32% losses at their own stadium, making them the favorite for this match. The hosts have a positive goal difference at home (+3) and a better average xG (1.55 vs 1.25), indicating a higher quality of chances created. Eastleigh struggles with serious problems in away matches, losing as many as 53% of games and conceding an average of 1.68 goals per match, with a negative goal difference of -11. The visitors' recent form is concerning with three defeats in the last five matches and only 11% clean sheets away from home. Hartlepool also holds an advantage in possession (50% vs 41%) and shooting accuracy, which combined with the home advantage should translate into a victory for the hosts.
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 | Eastleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.34 |
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 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Hartlepool United · 1.2 pts / match - Eastleigh
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.
Eastleigh is 9% better for: goals scored per match.
1.16 goals / match - Hartlepool United · 1.26 goals / match - Eastleigh
Hartlepool United is 63% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.08 goals / match - Hartlepool United · 1.76 goals / match - Eastleigh
Hartlepool United scores in 68% of matches (25 of 37 matches), while Eastleigh keeps a clean sheet in 8% (3 of 38 matches).
Eastleigh scores in 76% of matches (29 of 38 matches), while Hartlepool United keeps a clean sheet in 38% (14 of 37 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 - Eastleigh
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 22% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.22 pts / match - Hartlepool United · 1 pts / match - Eastleigh
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hartlepool United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 38%. 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.
Eastleigh - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 16% of matches and wins 29%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -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 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (19). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Eastleigh
* 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 | Eastleigh | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.24 | 2.94 | • 3.03 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 58% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 35% | 57% | ▲ 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 23% | ▼ 8% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 59% | 72% | ▼ 58% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 81% | ▲ 87% |
^ 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 Eastleigh. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Hartlepool United vs Eastleigh?
The National League match finished Hartlepool United 1:0 Eastleigh. 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 Eastleigh?
Hartlepool United score 1.16 goals per game on average and Eastleigh 1.26. The National League average is 2.94 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Hartlepool United's matches and 71% of Eastleigh's.
What form are Hartlepool United and Eastleigh in?
Over the last 5 games Hartlepool United have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Eastleigh 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hartlepool United vs Eastleigh?
The statistical background for Hartlepool United vs Eastleigh — 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.