18 April 2022 at 14:00

21
Full Time
Referee: T. Nield

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.

Rochdale4wins
0draws8 meetings
Hartlepool4wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.5

Average goals per game

63%

Games with 3+ goals

38%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (75%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (46%) — the odds may underestimate Rochdale.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.2%

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 49.3%Draw 30.5%Away 26.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.003.253.60
Max2.053.304.00
Over 2.5: 44.4%Under 2.5: 62.1%
Market favourite:Rochdale · 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 market46.4%28.7%24.8%
Public market47.5%28.8%23.7%
Δ1.0%1.1%

Rochdale vs Hartlepool — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Rochdale
Result vs. Market: Rochdale (49%)

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.

RochdaleHalf-time:01Hartlepool
14Shots7
7Shots on target2

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
28/04/07Rochdale2–0Hartlepool2.59/3.35/2.32
21/01/23Hartlepool2–0Rochdale2.43/3.24/2.99
26/12/22Rochdale1–2Hartlepool2.00/3.43/3.84
18/04/22Rochdale2–1Hartlepool2.03/3.28/3.80
08/12/21Hartlepool2–1Rochdale2.74/3.39/2.51
03/08/13Rochdale3–0Hartlepool2.28/3.43/3.23
11/01/14Hartlepool0–3Rochdale2.61/3.38/2.79
15/12/06Hartlepool1–0Rochdale1.60/3.41/5.16

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: Rochdale

W 176D 125L 159
Over 2.552
Goals scored653

Away Record: Hartlepool

W 101D 77L 144
Over 2.546
Goals scored353

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Rochdale defeated Hartlepool 2:1. The match was played in League Two 2021. Goals were scored by B. Morris 10′, J. Keohane 61′, E. O'Connell 90′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Rochdale had 53% possession while Hartlepool held 47%. Rochdale had 14 shots (7 on target) compared to 7 (2 on target) for Hartlepool. Rochdale made 3 substitutions, Hartlepool made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Rochdale and Hartlepool — 3 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.

Rochdale
Hartlepool
Kick Off
10′
B. Morris

assist: J. White

Half Time
C. OKeeffeA. Odoh
46′
J. Keohane

assist: M. Clark

61′
62′
O. BogleL. Molyneux
M. DoneA. Newby
75′
77′
J. WhiteM. Shelton
77′
M. CarverI. Fletcher
Stephen Dooley83′
J. McNultyM. Taylor
85′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Rochdale had 53% possession against Hartlepool's 47%. Rochdale registered 14 shots (7 on target) while Hartlepool managed 7 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 4–6. Fouls committed: 5–8.

7Shots on Goal2
4Shots off Goal2
14Total Shots7
3Blocked Shots3
7Shots insidebox3
7Shots outsidebox4
5Fouls8
4Corner Kicks6
5Offsides0
53%Ball Possession47%
1Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves5
503Total passes459
397Passes accurate326
79%Passes %71%

Lineups

Rochdale lined up in a 3-4-1-2 formation under R. Stockdale, while Hartlepool deployed a 5-3-2 under G. Lee.

Defensive Solidity

Rochdale deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Hartlepool's 5-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

Rochdale field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Hartlepool's 3 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

Rochdale start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Hartlepool 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.

Rochdale3-4-1-25-3-2Hartlepool
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Lynch4McNulty17Downing6O'Conne.2O'Keeffe26Clark16Done7Dooley13Keohane11Grant9Charman1Killip16Byrne3Ferguson20Ogle15Hull4Liddle28Morris22Crawford30White11Carver7Bogle

Substitutes

Coach: R. Stockdale

Substitutes

Coach: G. Lee

RochdalePosition StrengthHartlepool
Rochdale3-4-1-2
1GoalkeeperJ. Lynch
4DefenderJ. McNulty
17DefenderP. Downing
13DefenderJ. Keohane
6MidfielderE. O'Connell
2MidfielderC. O'Keeffe
26MidfielderM. Clark
7MidfielderS. Dooley
16ForwardM. Done
11ForwardC. Grant
9ForwardL. Charman
Hartlepool5-3-2
1GoalkeeperB. Killip
16DefenderN. Byrne
3DefenderD. Ferguson
20DefenderR. Ogle
15DefenderJ. Hull
4DefenderG. Liddle
28MidfielderB. Morris
22MidfielderT. Crawford
30MidfielderJ. White
11ForwardM. Carver
7ForwardO. Bogle

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Rochdale have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. Hartlepool show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Rochdale

WWDLWD

Hartlepool

WLDDLW

Rochdale vs Hartlepool Head to Head Results

Rochdale and Hartlepool have met 2 times — Rochdale won 0, Hartlepool won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Hartlepool leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 3 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.50 per match (1 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–2 in 2025.

0

Rochdale

1

Drawn

1

Hartlepool

Goals: 1Goals: 2

Recent Meetings (2)

6 Apr 2026Hartlepool0 – 0Rochdale
30 Dec 2025Rochdale1 – 2Hartlepool
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 16 Apr 2026