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Hartlepool vs Rochdale

The Suit Direct Stadium, Hartlepool, County Durham21 January 2023 at 15:00
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Referee: M. Edwards

Match Events

Hartlepool
Rochdale
Kick Off
Peter Hartley36′
Half Time
51′Ethan Ebanks-Landell
J. Umerah
54′
Jamie Sterry59′
60′
D. Lloyd-McGoldrickS. Graham
60′
C. JohnS. Quigley
60′
I. HendersonJ. Ball
J. SterryR. Menayese
61′
J. Hamilton
64′
67′Sam Graham
M. DolanM. Niang
75′
82′
A. OdohT. Sinclair
J. GreyJ. Hastie
86′
Edon Pruti87′
90+1′Sam Graham
90+1′Sam Graham
Full Time

Match Statistics

7Shots on Goal3
4Shots off Goal6
17Total Shots10
6Blocked Shots1
11Shots insidebox6
6Shots outsidebox4
12Fouls8
8Corner Kicks4
2Offsides4
54%Ball Possession46%
3Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards2
3Goalkeeper Saves5
331Total passes293
212Passes accurate169
64%Passes %58%
0expected_goals0

Lineups

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Hartlepool have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. Rochdale's starters account for 4 goals and 3 assists, spearheaded by I. Henderson (4G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Hartlepool deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Rochdale'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

Hartlepool field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Rochdale'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

Hartlepool start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 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.

Age & Experience

The average age of Hartlepool's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Rochdale average 41.0 (youngest: I. Henderson (41), oldest: I. Henderson (41)). 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 11 for Rochdale. 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.

Hartlepool3-4-1-25-3-2Rochdale
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Killip37Dodds39Hartley15Pruti2Sterry8Feather.16Dolan3Ferguson12Grey9Umerah19Hamilton21Eastwood2Seriki5Taylor6Ebanks-.24John11Odoh7Kelly13Keohane25Lloyd-M.40Henders.10Rodney

Substitutes

Coach: K. Curle

Substitutes

Coach: J. Bentley

HartlepoolPosition StrengthRochdale
Hartlepool3-4-1-2
1GoalkeeperB. Killip
37DefenderD. Dodds
39DefenderP. Hartley
15DefenderE. Pruti
2MidfielderJ. Sterry
8MidfielderN. Featherstone
16MidfielderM. Dolan
3MidfielderD. Ferguson
12ForwardJ. Grey
9ForwardJ. Umerah
19ForwardJ. Hamilton
Rochdale5-3-2
21GoalkeeperJ. Eastwood
2DefenderF. Seriki
5DefenderM. Taylor
6DefenderE. Ebanks-Landell
24DefenderC. John
11DefenderA. Odoh
7MidfielderL. Kelly
13MidfielderJ. Keohane
25MidfielderD. Lloyd-McGoldrick
40ForwardI. Henderson4G3A
10ForwardD. Rodney

Match Summary

Hartlepool defeated Rochdale 2:0. The match was played in League Two 2022. Goals were scored by J. Umerah 54′, J. Hamilton 64′. 5 yellow cards were shown, 2 red cards. Hartlepool had 54% possession while Rochdale held 46%. Hartlepool had 17 shots (7 on target) compared to 10 (3 on target) for Rochdale. Hartlepool made 3 substitutions, Rochdale made 4.

Rivalry since 2011

Hartlepool vs Rochdale Head to Head Results

14 stretnutí
Hartlepool
5
wins
Drawn
2
Rochdale
7
wins
Total goals
43 · 3.1/match
Both scored
9/14 · 64%
Over 2.5
11/14 · 79%

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 (39%) — the odds may underestimate Hartlepool.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.5%

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 41.1%Draw 30.9%Away 33.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.403.202.88
Max2.453.313.10
Over 2.5: 47.6%Under 2.5: 58.8%
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 market39.1%28.9%32.0%
Public market39.6%29.7%30.7%
Δ0.5%0.8%1.3%

Hartlepool vs Rochdale — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Hartlepool
Result vs. Market: Hartlepool (41%)

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:00Rochdale
15Shots10
7Shots 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
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