18 April 2023 at 18:45

Referee: O. Yates

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

Salford City dominates

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

Salford City4wins
0draws4 meetings
Hartlepool0wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2

Average goals per game

0%

Games with 3+ goals

0%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (63%) — the odds may underestimate Salford City.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.0%

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 65.8%Draw 23.0%Away 16.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.504.206.00
Max1.534.496.50
Over 2.5: 59.9%Under 2.5: 46.5%
Market favourite:Salford City · Heavy 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 market62.9%21.4%15.7%
Public market62.9%22.2%14.8%

Salford City vs Hartlepool — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Salford City
Result vs. Market: Salford City (66%)

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.

Salford CityHalf-time:20Hartlepool
13Shots13
6Shots on target5

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
18/04/23Salford City2–0Hartlepool1.52/4.34/6.21
25/10/22Hartlepool0–2Salford City3.46/3.27/2.19
02/04/22Hartlepool0–2Salford City3.03/3.17/2.43
16/10/21Salford City2–0Hartlepool2.00/3.14/4.10

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: Salford City

W 127D 79L 104
Over 2.546
Goals scored422

Away Record: Hartlepool

W 101D 77L 144
Over 2.546
Goals scored353

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Salford City defeated Hartlepool 2:0. The match was played in League Two 2022. Goals were scored by M. Smith 14′, L. Barry 28′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Salford City had 52% possession while Hartlepool held 48%. Salford City had 13 shots (6 on target) compared to 13 (5 on target) for Hartlepool. Salford City made 4 substitutions, Hartlepool made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Salford City and Hartlepool — 2 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.

Salford City
Hartlepool
Kick Off
M. Smith

assist: L. Shephard

14′
L. Barry

assist: S. Mallan

28′
40′Josh Umerah
Half Time
60′
J. UmerahW. McDonald
S. MallanM. Lund
72′
L. BarryC. McAleny
72′
76′
T. ForanJ. Hamilton
77′
D. KempO. Finney
L. ShephardJ. Lowe
84′
90+2′Jack Hamilton
C. HendryE. Galbraith
90+3′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Salford City had 52% possession against Hartlepool's 48%. Salford City registered 13 shots (6 on target) while Hartlepool managed 13 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 5–3. Fouls committed: 8–10.

6Shots on Goal5
2Shots off Goal4
13Total Shots13
5Blocked Shots4
10Shots insidebox7
3Shots outsidebox6
8Fouls10
5Corner Kicks3
4Offsides3
52%Ball Possession48%
0Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
5Goalkeeper Saves4
402Total passes373
306Passes accurate270
76%Passes %72%
0expected_goals0

Lineups

Salford City lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under N. Wood, while Hartlepool deployed a 5-3-2 under J. Askey.

Defensive Solidity

Salford City deploy 4 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

Salford City field 5 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

Salford City start 1 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.

Salford City4-2-3-15-3-2Hartlepool
GKDEFMIDFWD
12Cairns32Shephard42Vassell15Mariappa3Touray6Watt14Mallan24Bolton9Hendry20Barry17Smith41Stolarc.2Sterry37Dodds35Foran15Pruti3Ferguson10Cooke20Sylla40Kemp36Jennings9Umerah

Substitutes

Coach: N. Wood

Substitutes

Coach: J. Askey

Salford CityPosition StrengthHartlepool
Salford City4-2-3-1
12GoalkeeperA. Cairns
32DefenderL. Shephard
42DefenderT. Vassell
15DefenderA. Mariappa
3DefenderI. Touray
6MidfielderE. Watt
14MidfielderS. Mallan
24MidfielderL. Bolton
9MidfielderC. Hendry
20MidfielderL. Barry
17ForwardM. Smith
Hartlepool5-3-2
41GoalkeeperJ. Stolarczyk
2DefenderJ. Sterry
37DefenderD. Dodds
35DefenderT. Foran
15DefenderE. Pruti
3DefenderD. Ferguson
10MidfielderC. Cooke
20MidfielderM. Sylla
40MidfielderD. Kemp
36ForwardC. Jennings
9ForwardJ. Umerah

Recent Form

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

Salford City

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Hartlepool

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

API data: 16 Apr 2026