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Hartlepool vs Bradford

The Suit Direct Stadium, Hartlepool, County Durham20 August 2022 at 13:00
13
Referee: S. Oldham

Match Events

Hartlepool
Bradford
Kick Off
5′
S. Banks

assist: H. Chapman

D. Ferguson

assist: J. Hastie

17′
45+2′Richard Smallwood
Half Time
54′Scott Banks
64′
S. BanksK. Harratt
65′
A. Cook

assist: K. Harratt

M. SyllaJ. Hamilton
72′
W. McDonaldJ. Grey
85′
88′
L. AngolJ. Young
88′
A. GillieadY. Songo'o
90+2′
A. Cook

assist: Y. Songo'o

Full Time

Match Statistics

2Shots on Goal6
2Shots off Goal3
6Total Shots13
2Blocked Shots4
3Shots insidebox10
3Shots outsidebox3
7Fouls9
3Corner Kicks7
2Offsides0
51%Ball Possession49%
0Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves1
446Total passes417
336Passes accurate322
75%Passes %77%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Hartlepool is —, compared to 6.77 for Bradford. 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. Hartlepool's highest-rated starter is —, while Bradford's best-rated player is B. Halliday (6.83).

Defensive Solidity

Hartlepool deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Bradford's 4-man backline averaging 6.83. 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 Bradford'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 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Bradford averaging 6.70. 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 —% for Hartlepool and 58% for Bradford. 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

Hartlepool's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 3 for Bradford. 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 Hartlepool's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Bradford average 32.5 (youngest: B. Halliday (30), oldest: A. Cook (35)). 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

Hartlepool's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 10 for Bradford. 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.

Hartlepool4-2-3-14-2-3-1Bradford
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Killip2Sterry23Menayese24Lacey3Ferguson8Feather.20Sylla7Hastie10Cooke11McDonald9Umerah1Lewis2Halliday5Platt24Crichlo.3Ridehal.11Gilliead6Smallwo.12Banks20Chapman7Angol9Cook

Substitutes

Coach: P. Hartley

Substitutes

Coach: M. Hughes

HartlepoolPosition StrengthBradford
Avg Rating
6.77
Defender (4 v 4)6.83
0G 0A0G 0A
Forward (1 v 1)6.70
0G 0A0G 1A
Hartlepool4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperB. Killip
2DefenderJ. Sterry
23DefenderR. Menayese
24DefenderA. Lacey
3DefenderD. Ferguson
8MidfielderN. Featherstone
20MidfielderM. Sylla
7MidfielderJ. Hastie
10MidfielderC. Cooke
11MidfielderW. McDonald
9ForwardJ. Umerah
Bradford4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperH. Lewis
2DefenderB. Halliday6.8
5DefenderM. Platt
24DefenderR. Crichlow-Noble
3DefenderL. Ridehalgh
11MidfielderA. Gilliead
6MidfielderR. Smallwood
12MidfielderS. Banks
20MidfielderH. Chapman
7MidfielderL. Angol
9ForwardA. Cook6.71A

Match Summary

Bradford defeated Hartlepool 3:1. The match was played in League Two 2022. Goals were scored by S. Banks 5′, D. Ferguson 17′, A. Cook 65′, A. Cook 90′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Hartlepool had 51% possession while Bradford held 49%. Hartlepool had 6 shots (2 on target) compared to 13 (6 on target) for Bradford. Hartlepool made 2 substitutions, Bradford made 3.

Rivalry since 2013

Hartlepool vs Bradford Head to Head Results

4 stretnutí
Hartlepool
2
wins
Drawn
1
Bradford
1
wins
Total goals
15 · 3.8/match
Both scored
2/4 · 50%
Over 2.5
3/4 · 75%

Recent Form

Hartlepool

LWWLDD

Bradford

WDDDLW

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.

Hartlepool1wins
1draws4 meetings
Bradford2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

3.5

Average goals per game

75%

Games with 3+ goals

75%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (27%) — the odds may underestimate Bradford.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.4%

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 28.4%Draw 28.7%Away 48.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.403.302.00
Max3.603.602.12
Over 2.5: 50.0%Under 2.5: 54.1%
Market favourite:Bradford · 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 market27.2%27.2%45.6%
Public market26.3%26.3%47.4%
Δ0.9%0.8%1.8%

Hartlepool vs Bradford — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Bradford
Result vs. Market: Bradford (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:11Bradford
5Shots11
2Shots on target6

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
18/03/23Bradford2–2Hartlepool1.59/3.87/5.86
20/08/22Hartlepool1–3Bradford3.52/3.49/2.07
15/03/22Hartlepool0–2Bradford2.47/3.25/2.95
19/10/21Bradford1–3Hartlepool1.92/3.48/3.99

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: Bradford

W 201D 153L 189
Over 2.547
Goals scored679

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026