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Hartlepool vs Crawley Town

Victoria Park, Hartlepool, County Durham7 August 2021 at 15:00
Referee: S. Oldham

Match Events

Hartlepool
Crawley Town
Kick Off
32′
J. TunnicliffeT. Dallison-Lisbon
Half Time
60′
O. GallacherW. Ferry
O. OlomolaT. Burey
61′
74′
S. MatthewsJ. Tilley
L. MolyneuxM. Cullen
86′
M. SheltonM. Daly
86′
G. Holohan

assist: T. Burey

88′
Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal0
5Shots off Goal2
12Total Shots3
4Blocked Shots1
9Shots insidebox3
3Shots outsidebox0
6Fouls15
4Corner Kicks2
5Offsides1
47%Ball Possession53%
0Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves2
325Total passes385
195Passes accurate253
60%Passes %66%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Hartlepool deploy 5 defenders rated — on average, against Crawley Town's 4-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 Crawley Town's 5 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 1 for Crawley Town 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.

Hartlepool5-3-24-5-1Crawley Town
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Killip16Byrne3Ferguson2Sterry5Odusina8Feather.4Liddle14Holohan6Shelton10Molyneux24Olomola1Morris5Craig19Tunnicl.28Payne39Hessent.20Matthews8Powell2Davies3Gallach.11Frost10Nadesan

Substitutes

Coach: D. Challinor

Substitutes

Coach: J. Yems

HartlepoolPosition StrengthCrawley Town
Hartlepool5-3-2
1GoalkeeperB. Killip
16DefenderN. Byrne
3DefenderD. Ferguson
2DefenderJ. Sterry
5DefenderO. Odusina
4DefenderG. Liddle
8MidfielderN. Featherstone
14MidfielderG. Holohan
6MidfielderM. Shelton
10ForwardL. Molyneux
24ForwardO. Olomola
Crawley Town4-5-1
1GoalkeeperG. Morris
5DefenderT. Craig
19DefenderJ. Tunnicliffe
2DefenderA. Davies
3DefenderO. Gallacher
28MidfielderJ. Payne
39MidfielderJ. Hessenthaler
20MidfielderS. Matthews
8MidfielderJ. Powell
11MidfielderT. Frost
10ForwardA. Nadesan

Match Summary

Hartlepool defeated Crawley Town 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2021. Goals were scored by G. Holohan 88′. Hartlepool had 47% possession while Crawley Town held 53%. Hartlepool had 12 shots (3 on target) compared to 3 (0 on target) for Crawley Town. Hartlepool made 3 substitutions, Crawley Town made 3.

Rivalry since 2012

Hartlepool vs Crawley Town Head to Head Results

9 stretnutí
Hartlepool
2
wins
Drawn
3
Crawley Town
4
wins
Total goals
16 · 1.8/match
Both scored
3/9 · 33%
Over 2.5
2/9 · 22%

Recent Form

Hartlepool

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Crawley Town

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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

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

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.

Hartlepool3wins
2draws8 meetings
Crawley Town3wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

1.5

Average goals per game

13%

Games with 3+ goals

25%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (25%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (42%) — the odds may underestimate Crawley Town.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.7%

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 45.4%Draw 30.8%Away 30.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.153.203.20
Max2.263.303.34
Over 2.5: 47.6%Under 2.5: 58.8%
Market favourite:Hartlepool · 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 market42.3%29.0%28.7%
Public market42.7%28.9%28.4%

Hartlepool vs Crawley Town — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Hartlepool
Result vs. Market: Hartlepool (45%)

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:00Crawley Town
12Shots3
3Shots on target0

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
22/04/23Hartlepool0–2Crawley Town2.25/3.32/3.25
09/12/22Crawley Town0–2Hartlepool1.98/3.58/3.65
12/02/22Crawley Town0–1Hartlepool2.37/3.27/3.07
07/08/21Hartlepool1–0Crawley Town2.20/3.25/3.28
08/10/16Hartlepool1–1Crawley Town2.07/3.68/3.57
14/01/17Crawley Town1–0Hartlepool2.40/3.42/3.06
24/10/15Hartlepool1–2Crawley Town2.28/3.48/3.19
19/03/16Crawley Town0–0Hartlepool2.62/3.26/2.86

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: Crawley Town

W 164D 128L 205
Over 2.553
Goals scored611

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026