Scunthorpe United vs Hartlepool United: match statistics
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Scunthorpe United vs Hartlepool United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Scunthorpe United play Hartlepool United in National League (England). The match date is 26 September 2026. Venue: Sands Venue Stadium.
Current form
Scunthorpe United: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Hartlepool United: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Scunthorpe United scores 1.22 and concedes 1.67 goals per match. Hartlepool United scores 0.78 and concedes 1.22. League average: 3.01 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Scunthorpe United 56%, Hartlepool United 33%. Over 2.5: Scunthorpe United 44%, Hartlepool United 33%. League level: BTTS 66%, Over 2.5 60%.
xG, shots and style
Scunthorpe United has higher xG: 1.48 vs 1.27. Scunthorpe United: 10.7 shots per match, Hartlepool United: 8.9.
Match halves
Scunthorpe United: half-time lead 11%, second-half goals 0.89. Hartlepool United: half-time lead 11%, second-half goals 0.44.
Goals by minute
Scunthorpe United: 46-60 (3 goals). Hartlepool United: 31-45+ (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
National League: 3.01 goals per match, BTTS 66%, Over 2.5 60%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-0. Average goals 1.50, BTTS 50%.
Before the match
1X2 odds
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
| Scunthorpe United | Hartlepool United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.21 |
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.
Scunthorpe United is 56% better for: goals scored per match.
1.22 goals / match - Scunthorpe United · 0.78 goals / match - Hartlepool United
Hartlepool United is 37% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.67 goals / match - Scunthorpe United · 1.22 goals / match - Hartlepool United
Scunthorpe United scores in 67% of matches (6 of 9 matches), while Hartlepool United keeps a clean sheet in 33% (3 of 9 matches).
Hartlepool United scores in 67% of matches (6 of 9 matches), while Scunthorpe United keeps a clean sheet in 11% (1 of 9 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 - Scunthorpe United
Over / Under - Hartlepool United
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 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.78 pts / match - Scunthorpe United · 0.89 pts / match - Hartlepool United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Scunthorpe United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 11% of matches and wins 22%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Hartlepool United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 11% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -3 |
* 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 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). 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
Scunthorpe United
Hartlepool United
* 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
| Scunthorpe United | Liga | Hartlepool United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.89 | 3.01 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 56% | 66% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 44% | 60% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 11% | 18% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 71% | ▼ 56% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 87% | ▲ 89% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Scunthorpe United 1 - 1 - 0 Hartlepool United. Average goals 1.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
When do Scunthorpe United and Hartlepool United play?
Scunthorpe United face Hartlepool United on 26 September 2026 in National League at Sands Venue Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Scunthorpe United and Hartlepool United?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Scunthorpe United won 1, Hartlepool United won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Scunthorpe United vs Hartlepool United?
Scunthorpe United score 1.22 goals per game on average and Hartlepool United 0.78. The National League average is 3.01 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 60% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Scunthorpe United's matches and 33% of Hartlepool United's.
What form are Scunthorpe United and Hartlepool United in?
Over the last 5 games Scunthorpe United have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Hartlepool United 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Scunthorpe United vs Hartlepool United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Scunthorpe United vs Hartlepool United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.