Hartlepool United vs Halifax Town: match statistics
Hartlepool United presents solid home form with a 39% win rate and only 28% losses at their own stadium, achieving a positive goal difference of +4. Halifax Town performs significantly worse as a visitor, losing half of their away matches (50%) and recording a negative goal difference of -10. However, the recent form of both teams is unstable - Hartlepool has earned 1.4 points per match in the last 5 games, while Halifax has only managed 1.0 point. xG statistics indicate even playing quality (1.53 vs 1.34 for the guests), and Hartlepool's high percentage of draws at home (33%) suggests the hosts often split the points. Considering Hartlepool's advantage on their own turf and Halifax's poor away disposition, combined with the unstable form of both squads, a victory for the hosts appears the most probable scenario, though a draw remains a realistic option.
Hartlepool United vs Halifax Town: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Hartlepool United played Halifax Town in National League (England). The match was played on 7 March 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Hartlepool United: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Halifax Town: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Hartlepool United scores 1.20 and concedes 1.11 goals per match. Halifax Town scores 1.53 and concedes 1.44. League average: 2.93 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Hartlepool United 46%, Halifax Town 67%. Over 2.5: Hartlepool United 37%, Halifax Town 67%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Hartlepool United has higher xG: 1.51 vs 1.48. Hartlepool United: 11.7 shots per match, Halifax Town: 11.0.
Match halves
Hartlepool United: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.74. Halifax Town: half-time lead 36%, second-half goals 0.94.
Goals by minute
Hartlepool United: 76-90+ (11 goals). Halifax Town: 76-90+ (14 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
National League: 2.93 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, 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 presents solid home form with a 39% win rate and only 28% losses at their own stadium, achieving a positive goal difference of +4. Halifax Town performs significantly worse as a visitor, losing half of their away matches (50%) and recording a negative goal difference of -10. However, the recent form of both teams is unstable - Hartlepool has earned 1.4 points per match in the last 5 games, while Halifax has only managed 1.0 point. xG statistics indicate even playing quality (1.53 vs 1.34 for the guests), and Hartlepool's high percentage of draws at home (33%) suggests the hosts often split the points. Considering Hartlepool's advantage on their own turf and Halifax's poor away disposition, combined with the unstable form of both squads, a victory for the hosts appears the most probable scenario, though a draw remains a realistic option.
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 | Halifax Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 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 40% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Hartlepool United · 1 pts / match - Halifax Town
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.
Halifax Town is 28% better for: goals scored per match.
1.2 goals / match - Hartlepool United · 1.53 goals / match - Halifax Town
Hartlepool United is 30% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.11 goals / match - Hartlepool United · 1.44 goals / match - Halifax Town
Hartlepool United scores in 69% of matches (24 of 35 matches), while Halifax Town keeps a clean sheet in 19% (7 of 36 matches).
Halifax Town scores in 86% of matches (31 of 36 matches), while Hartlepool United keeps a clean sheet in 37% (13 of 35 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 - Halifax Town
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.
Halifax Town is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.23 pts / match - Hartlepool United · 1.44 pts / match - Halifax Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hartlepool United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 37%. 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.
Halifax Town - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 36% of matches and wins 42%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -5 | +2 |
* 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 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* 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
Halifax Town
* 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 | Halifax Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.31 | 2.93 | • 2.97 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 46% | 57% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 37% | 56% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 37% | 24% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 72% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 81% | ▲ 89% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Hartlepool United 1 - 0 - 0 Halifax Town. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Hartlepool United vs Halifax Town?
The National League match finished Hartlepool United 0:1 Halifax Town. 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 Halifax Town?
Hartlepool United score 1.20 goals per game on average and Halifax Town 1.53. The National League average is 2.93 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Hartlepool United's matches and 67% of Halifax Town's.
What form are Hartlepool United and Halifax Town in?
Over the last 5 games Hartlepool United have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Halifax Town 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hartlepool United vs Halifax Town?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Hartlepool United vs Halifax Town: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.