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Hartlepool vs Bristol Rovers

Victoria Park, Hartlepool, County Durham11 September 2021 at 15:00
Referee: R. Welch

Match Events

Hartlepool
Bristol Rovers
Kick Off
Neill Byrne11′
41′
L. ClarkeB. Pitman
Half Time
J. Sterry

assist: W. Goodwin

69′
74′
G. WhelanA. Collins
74′
H. SaundersJ. Brown
W. GoodwinR. Ogle
75′
O. OlomolaJ. Grey
83′
L. MolyneuxM. Smith
86′
87′Sam Finley
Jamie Sterry88′
Full Time

Match Statistics

4Shots on Goal3
1Shots off Goal3
9Total Shots9
4Blocked Shots3
5Shots insidebox5
4Shots outsidebox4
17Fouls7
4Corner Kicks2
1Offsides2
50%Ball Possession50%
2Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves3
304Total passes321
178Passes accurate185
59%Passes %58%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Hartlepool deploy 5 defenders rated — on average, against Bristol Rovers'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 Bristol Rovers'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 Bristol Rovers 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.

Hartlepool5-3-23-4-2-1Bristol Rovers
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Killip16Byrne23Francis.2Sterry8Feather.4Liddle6Shelton10Molyneux28Daly24Olomola11Goodwin1Belshaw3Hughes16Anderton4Grant17Taylor26Whelan6Finley19Anderson21Evans9Clarke22Saunders

Substitutes

Coach: D. Challinor

Substitutes

Coach: J. Barton

HartlepoolPosition StrengthBristol Rovers
Hartlepool5-3-2
1GoalkeeperB. Killip
16DefenderN. Byrne
23DefenderZ. Francis-Angol
2DefenderJ. Sterry
4DefenderG. Liddle
10DefenderL. Molyneux
8MidfielderN. Featherstone
6MidfielderM. Shelton
28MidfielderM. Daly
24ForwardO. Olomola
11ForwardW. Goodwin
Bristol Rovers3-4-2-1
1GoalkeeperJ. Belshaw
3DefenderM. Hughes
16DefenderN. Anderton
17DefenderC. Taylor
26MidfielderG. Whelan
6MidfielderS. Finley
19MidfielderH. Anderson
22MidfielderH. Saunders
4ForwardJ. Grant
21ForwardA. Evans
9ForwardL. Clarke

Match Summary

Hartlepool defeated Bristol Rovers 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2021. Goals were scored by J. Sterry 69′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Hartlepool had 50% possession while Bristol Rovers held 50%. Hartlepool had 9 shots (4 on target) compared to 9 (3 on target) for Bristol Rovers. Hartlepool made 3 substitutions, Bristol Rovers made 3.

Rivalry since 2013

Hartlepool vs Bristol Rovers Head to Head Results

5 stretnutí
Hartlepool
1
wins
Drawn
1
Bristol Rovers
3
wins
Total goals
18 · 3.6/match
Both scored
2/5 · 40%
Over 2.5
4/5 · 80%

Recent Form

Hartlepool

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Bristol Rovers

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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
1draws8 meetings
Bristol Rovers4wins

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

63%

Games with 3+ goals

38%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 6.9%

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 48.5%Draw 31.4%Away 26.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.003.003.70
Max2.143.303.75
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 market44.7%29.5%25.7%
Public market46.7%28.3%24.9%
Δ2.0%1.2%0.8%

Hartlepool vs Bristol Rovers — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Hartlepool
Result vs. Market: Hartlepool (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:00Bristol Rovers
9Shots9
4Shots on target3

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
15/01/22Bristol Rovers2–0Hartlepool1.96/3.45/3.91
11/09/21Hartlepool1–0Bristol Rovers2.06/3.18/3.72
29/09/15Hartlepool0–3Bristol Rovers3.24/3.27/2.36
01/03/16Bristol Rovers4–1Hartlepool1.64/3.83/6.05
21/09/13Bristol Rovers2–2Hartlepool2.51/3.20/3.04
15/03/14Hartlepool4–0Bristol Rovers2.43/3.23/3.16
09/12/06Bristol Rovers0–2Hartlepool2.01/3.22/3.29
05/05/07Hartlepool1–2Bristol Rovers1.98/3.41/3.17

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: Bristol Rovers

W 161D 103L 150
Over 2.548
Goals scored535

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026