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Hartlepool vs Walsall

Victoria Park, Hartlepool, County Durham21 August 2021 at 15:00
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Referee: D. Bourne

Match Events

Hartlepool
Walsall
Kick Off
T. Burey
22′
32′Rollin Menayese
Half Time
55′
S. PerryE. Osadebe
N. Featherstone

Penalty

57′
63′
A. TaylorE. Monthe
T. BureyL. Molyneux
72′
Will Goodwin85′
W. GoodwinR. Ogle
88′
Gary Liddle90′
Full Time

Match Statistics

7Shots on Goal1
5Shots off Goal5
15Total Shots7
3Blocked Shots1
9Shots insidebox4
6Shots outsidebox3
10Fouls12
2Corner Kicks3
3Offsides4
40%Ball Possession60%
3Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves5
267Total passes422
155Passes accurate294
58%Passes %70%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Hartlepool deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Walsall'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 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Walsall'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 2 for Walsall 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.

Hartlepool3-5-24-4-1-1Walsall
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Killip16Byrne3Ferguson23Francis.2Sterry8Feather.4Liddle14Holohan6Shelton7Burey11Goodwin12Rushwor.3Ward5Taylor24Menayese2White7Kiernan8Kinsella17Earing20Perry9Wilkins.15Phillips

Substitutes

Coach: D. Challinor

Substitutes

Coach: M. Taylor

HartlepoolPosition StrengthWalsall
Hartlepool3-5-2
1GoalkeeperB. Killip
16DefenderN. Byrne
23DefenderZ. Francis-Angol
4DefenderG. Liddle
3MidfielderD. Ferguson
2MidfielderJ. Sterry
8MidfielderN. Featherstone
14MidfielderG. Holohan
6MidfielderM. Shelton
7ForwardT. Burey
11ForwardW. Goodwin
Walsall4-4-1-1
12GoalkeeperC. Rushworth
3DefenderS. Ward
5DefenderA. Taylor
24DefenderR. Menayese
2DefenderH. White
7MidfielderB. Kiernan
8MidfielderL. Kinsella
20MidfielderS. Perry
15MidfielderK. Phillips
17ForwardJ. Earing
9ForwardC. Wilkinson

Match Summary

Hartlepool defeated Walsall 2:0. The match was played in League Two 2021. Goals were scored by T. Burey 22′, N. Featherstone 57′ (pen.). 4 yellow cards were shown. Hartlepool had 40% possession while Walsall held 60%. Hartlepool had 15 shots (7 on target) compared to 7 (1 on target) for Walsall. Hartlepool made 2 substitutions, Walsall made 2.

Rivalry since 2011

Hartlepool vs Walsall Head to Head Results

7 stretnutí
Hartlepool
0
wins
Drawn
5
Walsall
2
wins
Total goals
18 · 2.6/match
Both scored
4/7 · 57%
Over 2.5
3/7 · 43%

Recent Form

Hartlepool

LWWLDD

Walsall

LLWLLD

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.

Hartlepool2wins
1draws6 meetings
Walsall3wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

3.7

Average goals per game

67%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (67%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (42%) — the odds may underestimate Hartlepool.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.0%

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 44.9%Draw 30.5%Away 30.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.203.203.10
Max2.283.353.40
Over 2.5: 46.5%Under 2.5: 60.2%
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 market42.2%28.7%29.0%
Public market43.2%28.8%28.0%
Δ1.0%1.0%

Hartlepool vs Walsall — 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:10Walsall
14Shots8
7Shots on target1

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
25/02/23Hartlepool3–3Walsall3.44/3.12/2.23
30/07/22Walsall4–0Hartlepool2.24/3.28/3.33
26/02/22Walsall3–1Hartlepool2.39/3.20/3.06
21/08/21Hartlepool2–0Walsall2.23/3.28/3.27
12/08/06Walsall2–0Hartlepool1.97/3.23/3.40
10/02/07Hartlepool3–1Walsall2.24/3.22/2.81

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: Walsall

W 132D 109L 117
Over 2.545
Goals scored444

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026