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Exeter City vs Hartlepool

St James Park, Exeter, Devon29 January 2022 at 15:00
Referee: T. Reeves

Match Events

Exeter City
Hartlepool
Kick Off
Half Time
50′David Ferguson
53′Nicky Featherstone
Sam Stubbs56′
P. AmondJ. Sparkes
63′
S. StubbsJ. Grounds
67′
Josh Key70′
72′
O. BogleI. Fletcher
J. BrownK. Taylor
80′
86′
L. MolyneuxJ. Grey
Full Time

Match Statistics

2Shots on Goal1
8Shots off Goal4
13Total Shots8
3Blocked Shots3
9Shots insidebox5
4Shots outsidebox3
9Fouls4
4Corner Kicks5
1Offsides2
60%Ball Possession40%
2Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards1
1Goalkeeper Saves2
470Total passes320
340Passes accurate187
72%Passes %58%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Exeter City is 6.93, compared to — for Hartlepool. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Exeter City's highest-rated starter is P. Sweeney (6.93), while Hartlepool's best-rated player is —.

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Exeter City have contributed 2 goals and 0 assists this season, led by P. Sweeney (2G). Hartlepool's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Exeter City deploy 3 defenders rated 6.93 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

Exeter City field 4 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

Exeter City start 3 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.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 77% for Exeter City and —% for Hartlepool. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Exeter City's starters have collected 7 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Hartlepool. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Exeter City's starting XI is 31.0 (youngest: P. Sweeney (31), oldest: P. Sweeney (31)), while Hartlepool average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Exeter City's starters average 40 league appearances each, versus 0 for Hartlepool. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Exeter City3-4-1-25-3-2Hartlepool
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Dawson26Sweeney2Caprice14Dieng6Stubbs39Diabate20Brown8Collins12Key11Amond7Jay1Killip16Byrne3Ferguson2Sterry5Odusina8Feather.4Liddle6Shelton10Molyneux22Crawford7Bogle

Substitutes

Coach: M. Taylor

Substitutes

Coach: G. Lee

Exeter CityPosition StrengthHartlepool
6.93
Avg Rating
6.93Defender (3 v 5)
2G 0A0G 0A
Exeter City3-4-1-2
1GoalkeeperC. Dawson
26DefenderP. Sweeney6.92G
6DefenderS. Stubbs
39DefenderC. Diabate
2MidfielderJ. Caprice
14MidfielderT. Dieng
8MidfielderA. Collins
12MidfielderJ. Key
20ForwardJ. Brown
11ForwardP. Amond
7ForwardM. Jay
Hartlepool5-3-2
1GoalkeeperB. Killip
16DefenderN. Byrne
3DefenderD. Ferguson
2DefenderJ. Sterry
5DefenderO. Odusina
4DefenderG. Liddle
8MidfielderN. Featherstone
6MidfielderM. Shelton
22MidfielderT. Crawford
10ForwardL. Molyneux
7ForwardO. Bogle

Match Summary

Exeter City and Hartlepool drew 0:0. The match was played in League Two 2021. 3 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Exeter City had 60% possession while Hartlepool held 40%. Exeter City had 13 shots (2 on target) compared to 8 (1 on target) for Hartlepool. Exeter City made 3 substitutions, Hartlepool made 2.

Rivalry since 2011

Exeter City vs Hartlepool Head to Head Results

12 stretnutí
Exeter City
3
wins
Drawn
3
Hartlepool
6
wins
Total goals
29 · 2.4/match
Both scored
6/12 · 50%
Over 2.5
6/12 · 50%

Recent Form

Exeter City

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Hartlepool

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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.

Exeter City3wins
2draws10 meetings
Hartlepool5wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.3

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (53%) — the odds may underestimate Hartlepool.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.2%

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 55.9%Draw 27.8%Away 21.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.783.504.40
Max1.803.695.00
Over 2.5: 49.5%Under 2.5: 54.6%
Market favourite:Exeter City · Moderate 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 market53.4%25.9%20.8%
Public market53.4%27.4%19.2%
Δ1.6%1.6%

Exeter City vs Hartlepool — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Exeter City (56%)

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.

Exeter CityHalf-time:00Hartlepool
13Shots8
2Shots 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
29/01/22Exeter City0–0Hartlepool1.79/3.60/4.67
25/09/21Hartlepool1–1Exeter City2.41/3.22/2.96
13/08/16Exeter City1–2Hartlepool2.16/3.39/3.62
04/03/17Hartlepool3–1Exeter City4.50/3.66/1.84
12/09/15Exeter City1–0Hartlepool1.90/3.63/4.27
30/01/16Hartlepool0–2Exeter City3.30/3.45/2.26
11/10/14Exeter City1–2Hartlepool2.05/3.51/3.75
25/04/15Hartlepool2–1Exeter City2.27/3.47/3.24
12/10/13Exeter City0–3Hartlepool2.24/3.44/3.32
03/05/14Hartlepool0–2Exeter City2.41/3.31/3.15

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: Exeter City

W 211D 133L 153
Over 2.549
Goals scored694

Away Record: Hartlepool

W 101D 77L 144
Over 2.546
Goals scored353

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026