Hartlepool United vs Eastleigh: match statistics
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 28 August 2026. Venue: The Suit Direct Stadium. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Hartlepool United: 2-0-1, 2.00 points/match. Eastleigh: 2-0-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Hartlepool United scores 1.33 and concedes 0.67 goals per match. Eastleigh scores 1.67 and concedes 1.33. League average: 3.14 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Hartlepool United 33%, Eastleigh 67%. Over 2.5: Hartlepool United 33%, Eastleigh 67%. League level: BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 65%.
xG, shots and style
Hartlepool United has higher xG: 1.24 vs 1.04. Hartlepool United: 8.0 shots per match, Eastleigh: 7.0.
Match halves
Hartlepool United: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.67. Eastleigh: half-time lead 67%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
Hartlepool United: 31-45+ (2 goals). Eastleigh: 46-60 (2 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
National League: 3.14 goals per match, BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 65%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 2-0-0. Average goals 1.50, 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 have posted significantly stronger numbers at home: they have won 100% of their home matches, average 2 goals per game, and are yet to concede. Eastleigh lost their only away match so far, failed to score, and have an average xG of just 0.38 compared with 1.13 for the hosts. The home side have also been more effective across their last five matches, recording 3 wins and scoring 9 goals, while the visitors have lost 3 times and conceded 10 goals. Although Hartlepool’s home xG against stands at 1.47, Eastleigh’s very poor chance creation away from home limits the genuine threat to the hosts’ defence. Home advantage, consistent goalscoring, and the visitors’ attacking problems all point to a Hartlepool United win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The strongest signal is Eastleigh’s very weak current away attacking output: the team has yet to score an away goal, while its average xG is just 0.38. The visitors have also failed to score in 100% of their away matches so far, whereas Hartlepool score an average of 2.5 goals at home with 4.5 shots on target per game. The last five matches provide an argument in favour of the visitors, as they averaged 1.2 goals and both teams recorded BTTS in 60% of matches, but their xG over this period remains low at 0.87. Hartlepool have conceded an average of 1.6 goals recently and have an average xG against of 1.68, so an Eastleigh goal is possible. However, the scenario favouring at least one team failing to score is driven primarily by the visitors’ extremely poor away numbers. Therefore, the recommended market is BTTS - No: this means that at least one team will not score, and does not automatically mean a 0:0 draw or that neither team will score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
In their last five matches, Hartlepool averaged 1.8 goals scored and 1.6 conceded, while Eastleigh scored 1.2 goals and conceded as many as 2.0. Both teams have recorded a high share of matches finishing Over 2.5 goals in this period: 60% for the home side and 80% for the visitors. Hartlepool’s average attacking xG stands at 1.27, while Eastleigh allowed opponents 1.58 xG, strengthening the outlook for at least two goals. The projected total of 2.60 goals is also close to the league average of 3.14, making Over 1.5 the strongest signal, although the Over 2.5 line remains more evenly balanced.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by a Hartlepool win, as the hosts have been level at the break in 60% of their last five matches, with both teams scoring and conceding an average of 0.6 goals during this phase. After the break, the advantage should shift towards the hosts: Hartlepool have recently averaged 1.2 goals in second halves, while Eastleigh have conceded as many as 1.4. The hosts have won 3 of their last 5 matches and scored an average of 1.8 goals per game, whereas Eastleigh have lost 3 of 5 and conceded an average of 2.0 goals. In addition, the current home-and-away data shows that Hartlepool led at half-time in 2 of 2 matches, while Eastleigh are yet to score away from home, further strengthening the hosts' overall advantage in the final outcome.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-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) | 50% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.56 |
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.
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 26% better for: goals scored per match.
1.33 goals / match - Hartlepool United · 1.67 goals / match - Eastleigh
Hartlepool United is 99% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.67 goals / match - Hartlepool United · 1.33 goals / match - Eastleigh
Hartlepool United scores in 100% of matches (3 of 3 matches), while Eastleigh keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 matches).
Eastleigh scores in 67% of matches (2 of 3 matches), while Hartlepool United keeps a clean sheet in 67% (2 of 3 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.
Eastleigh is 75% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.33 pts / match - Hartlepool United · 2.33 pts / match - Eastleigh
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hartlepool United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 67%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Eastleigh - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 67% of matches and wins 67%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 1.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.33 | 2.33 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.3 | 0.7 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 33% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 100% |
| No goal | 33% | 33% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.33 | 0.67 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| Average goals in match | 0.7 | 2.3 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 0% |
| No goal | 33% | 33% |
| 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 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (2). 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
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 | ▼ 2.00 | 3.14 | ▼ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 62% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 65% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 67% | 19% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 78% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 84% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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
Recent meetings (2): Hartlepool United 2 - 0 - 0 Eastleigh. Average goals 1.50, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Hartlepool United vs Eastleigh?
The National League match finished Hartlepool United 0:1 Eastleigh. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Hartlepool United and Eastleigh?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Hartlepool United won 2, Eastleigh won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Hartlepool United vs Eastleigh?
Hartlepool United score 1.33 goals per game on average and Eastleigh 1.67. The National League average is 3.14 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 65% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Hartlepool United's matches and 67% of Eastleigh's.
What form are Hartlepool United and Eastleigh in?
Over the last 5 games Hartlepool United have a 2-0-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Eastleigh 2-0-1 (2.00 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.