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Hartlepool vs Rochdale

The Suit Direct Stadium, Hartlepool, County Durham8 December 2021 at 19:45
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Referee: T. Nield

Match Events

Hartlepool
Rochdale
Kick Off
Timi Odusina15′
Half Time
55′
J. Andrews

assist: E. O'Connell

M. Cullen

assist: M. Shelton

64′
66′Aidan White
68′
A. WhiteM. Done
68′
A. OdohD. Cashman
M. DalyT. Crawford
77′
M. CullenJ. Grey
85′
M. Shelton
90+2′
Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal4
6Shots off Goal8
11Total Shots13
2Blocked Shots1
6Shots insidebox7
5Shots outsidebox6
8Fouls8
4Corner Kicks4
2Offsides3
41%Ball Possession59%
1Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves1
362Total passes521
234Passes accurate404
65%Passes %78%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

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

Hartlepool5-3-23-4-3Rochdale
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Killip16Byrne3Ferguson2Sterry5Odusina8Feather.4Liddle6Shelton10Molyneux28Daly9Cullen1Lynch3White6O'Conne.2O'Keeffe5Taylor12Dorsett23Kelly8Morley18Odoh9Beesley19Andrews

Substitutes

Coach: G. Lee

Substitutes

Coach: R. Stockdale

HartlepoolPosition StrengthRochdale
Hartlepool5-3-2
1GoalkeeperB. Killip
16DefenderN. Byrne
3DefenderD. Ferguson
2DefenderJ. Sterry
5DefenderO. Odusina
4DefenderG. Liddle
8MidfielderN. Featherstone
6MidfielderM. Shelton
28MidfielderM. Daly
10ForwardL. Molyneux
9ForwardM. Cullen
Rochdale3-4-3
1GoalkeeperJ. Lynch
6DefenderE. O'Connell
5DefenderM. Taylor
12DefenderJ. Dorsett
3MidfielderA. White
2MidfielderC. O'Keeffe
23MidfielderL. Kelly
8MidfielderA. Morley
18ForwardA. Odoh
9ForwardJ. Beesley
19ForwardJ. Andrews

Match Summary

Hartlepool defeated Rochdale 2:1. The match was played in League Two 2021. Goals were scored by J. Andrews 55′, M. Cullen 64′, M. Shelton 90′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Hartlepool had 41% possession while Rochdale held 59%. Hartlepool had 11 shots (3 on target) compared to 13 (4 on target) for Rochdale. Hartlepool made 2 substitutions, Rochdale made 2.

Rivalry since 2011

Hartlepool vs Rochdale Head to Head Results

14 stretnutí
Hartlepool
5
wins
Drawn
2
Rochdale
7
wins
Total goals
42 · 3.0/match
Both scored
8/14 · 57%
Over 2.5
10/14 · 71%

Recent Form

Hartlepool

LWWLDD

Rochdale

WDWWDL

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.

Hartlepool4wins
0draws8 meetings
Rochdale4wins

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 (34%) — 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 36.5%Draw 29.5%Away 39.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.623.302.45
Max2.853.462.60
Over 2.5: 51.3%Under 2.5: 52.6%
Market favourite: · Even contest

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 market33.6%27.7%38.8%
Public market36.0%27.7%36.3%
Δ2.4%2.5%

Hartlepool vs Rochdale — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Hartlepool
Result vs. Market: Rochdale (40%)

Result differed from 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:00Rochdale
11Shots13
3Shots on target4

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: Hartlepool

W 101D 77L 144
Over 2.546
Goals scored353

Away Record: Rochdale

W 176D 125L 159
Over 2.552
Goals scored653

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026