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Hartlepool vs Forest Green

Victoria Park, Hartlepool, County Durham20 November 2021 at 15:00
Referee: S. Martin

Match Events

Hartlepool
Forest Green
Kick Off
4′
J. Moore-Taylor

assist: B. Stevenson

29′
J. Matt
36′Mathew Stevens
45+1′
M. Stevens
Half Time
M. SheltonT. Crawford
46′
M. CullenO. Olomola
46′
Matty Daly71′
73′
M. StevensJ. Young
78′
J. MattJ. March
78′
S. DialloE. Adams
M. DalyJ. Grey
79′
N. Featherstone

Penalty

80′
Gary Liddle84′
Jamie Sterry87′
Neill Byrne89′
89′Josh March
Full Time

Match Statistics

4Shots on Goal7
2Shots off Goal5
8Total Shots13
2Blocked Shots1
5Shots insidebox9
3Shots outsidebox4
13Fouls17
5Corner Kicks3
2Offsides1
55%Ball Possession45%
3Yellow Cards2
1Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves2
465Total passes383
355Passes accurate282
76%Passes %74%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Hartlepool deploy 5 defenders rated — on average, against Forest Green's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Hartlepool field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Forest Green's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Hartlepool start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Forest Green averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Age & Experience

The average age of Hartlepool's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Forest Green average 31.0 (youngest: J. Moore-Taylor (31), oldest: J. Moore-Taylor (31)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Hartlepool5-3-23-4-1-2Forest Green
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Killip16Byrne3Ferguson23Francis.2Sterry8Feather.4Liddle6Shelton10Molyneux28Daly9Cullen1McGee15Moore-T.6Cargill2Wilson3Bernard11Cadden7Stevens.23Diallo14Matt9Stevens10Aitchis.

Substitutes

Coach: A. Sweeney

Substitutes

Coach: R. Edwards

HartlepoolPosition StrengthForest Green
Hartlepool5-3-2
1GoalkeeperB. Killip
16DefenderN. Byrne
3DefenderD. Ferguson
23DefenderZ. Francis-Angol
2DefenderJ. Sterry
4DefenderG. Liddle
8MidfielderN. Featherstone
6MidfielderM. Shelton
28MidfielderM. Daly
10ForwardL. Molyneux
9ForwardM. Cullen
Forest Green3-4-1-2
1GoalkeeperL. McGee
15DefenderJ. Moore-Taylor
6DefenderB. Cargill
3DefenderD. Bernard
2MidfielderK. Wilson
11MidfielderN. Cadden
7MidfielderB. Stevenson
23MidfielderS. Diallo
14ForwardJ. Matt
9ForwardM. Stevens
10ForwardJ. Aitchison

Match Summary

Forest Green defeated Hartlepool 3:1. The match was played in League Two 2021. Goals were scored by J. Moore-Taylor 4′, J. Matt 29′, M. Stevens 45′, N. Featherstone 80′ (pen.). 5 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Hartlepool had 55% possession while Forest Green held 45%. Hartlepool had 8 shots (4 on target) compared to 13 (7 on target) for Forest Green. Hartlepool made 3 substitutions, Forest Green made 3.

Rivalry since 2022

Hartlepool vs Forest Green Head to Head Results

5 stretnutí
Hartlepool
1
wins
Drawn
2
Forest Green
2
wins
Total goals
9 · 1.8/match
Both scored
3/5 · 60%
Over 2.5
1/5 · 20%

Recent Form

Hartlepool

LWWLDD

Forest Green

LWLWDW

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Hartlepool0wins
1draws2 meetings
Forest Green1wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

100%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (26%) — the odds may underestimate Forest Green.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.4%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 28.1%Draw 29.9%Away 48.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.403.202.05
Max3.683.502.11
Over 2.5: 47.6%Under 2.5: 58.8%
Market favourite:Forest Green · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market26.0%28.6%45.3%
Public market26.4%27.2%46.4%
Δ0.4%1.5%1.1%

Hartlepool vs Forest Green — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Forest Green
Result vs. Market: Forest Green (48%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

HartlepoolHalf-time:03Forest Green
8Shots13
4Shots on target7

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
09/04/22Forest Green1–1Hartlepool1.57/3.87/6.20
20/11/21Hartlepool1–3Forest Green3.56/3.35/2.07

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Hartlepool

W 101D 77L 144
Over 2.546
Goals scored353

Away Record: Forest Green

W 100D 69L 97
Over 2.546
Goals scored343

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026