Harrogate Town are itching to add to their goals scored at home in this match vs Hartlepool United.
- Harrogate Town is in the worst form (0-1-5)
- Hartlepool United have the most conceded goals (23) in League Two
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Harrogate Town form and stats
When playing at home in the League Two, Harrogate Town have managed 1 win, 1 draw and suffered 3 defeats from 5 games.
Harrogate Town faced defeat in their previous match, away at Colchester United (1-2). McArdle, defender, was given a rating of 7.35/10 in that game, top of the team. McArdle hit one key pass and won 14 of 18 duels.
A 1-1 result against Everton U21 (after extra-time, 2-4 on penalties) before that one, played at their own home stadium in the EFL Trophy.
It should be added that a glance at the 12 most recent league fixtures shows that 9 of them qualified as a both teams to score: NO result (only one or none of the teams scored).
Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the EFL Trophy game versus Morecambe in only three days. This game is also played here at CNG Stadium.
The goals haven't exactly been flowing for Harrogate Town here at CNG Stadium in the league, with less than one goal per game on average (4 from 5 games). On the other hand, Harrogate Town have conceded 7 goals.
Hartlepool United form and stats
There's been little loot from Hartlepool United's travels as they have only collected 2 points from 6 away games in the League Two. Hartlepool United only have 0 wins to counter their 4 defeats and 2 draws.
Hartlepool's previous game was their home loss versus Carlisle United (1-3). That loss was their first after three consecutive league rounds winning points. Defender Lacey was the best team player with a rating of 7.43. Lacey scored one goal and won 4 of 4 duels.
Before that, Hartlepool United secured a home win against Doncaster Rovers with the score 2-1.The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Everton U21 in just three days.
The Hartlepool United manager Curle has some worries about the defense as 15 goals have been conceded in these travels.
Head 2 Head
Previous eight meetings with these contenders: Harrogate won four, Hartlepool United triumphed in three and we saw one draw. six games with over 2,5 goals, two matches with two goals or less.
Top Goalscorers
  J. Umerah 6 goals |  A. Pattison 3 goals | W. McDonald 3 goals |
Harrogate Town missing players
Hartlepool United missing players
| Harrogate Town | Hartlepool United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 12 | 5 | 2 | Played | P | 1 | 6 | 13 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 8 | 3 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 8 | 4 | 0 | Scored | S | 1 | 6 | 11 |
| 16 | 7 | 4 | Conceded | C | 1 | 15 | 23 |
| 83% | 80% | 50% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 77% |
| 58% | 60% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 77% |
| 50% | 60% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 67% | 54% |
| 8% | 20% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 50% | 38% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 17% | 8% |
| 25% | 20% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 67% | 62% |
| 33% | 40% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| 58% | 60% | 100% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 33% | 38% |
| 3.8 | 4.8 | 5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3 | 2.7 | 3.8 |
| 6.2 | 4 | 3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 8 | 6.2 | 5.8 |
| 1.8 | 1.2 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 2 | 1.5 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9.4 | 12.8 | 11 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 7 | 7.7 | 9.8 |
| 2.8 | 3.2 | 2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2 | 1.7 | 2 |
| 24% | 25% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 60% | 42% |
| 13 | 11.4 | 10.5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 11 | 15.8 | 12.9 |
| 3.2 | 3.2 | 4 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 1 | 6.3 | 4.8 |
- All of Hartlepool United's away-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Harrogate Town have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Harrogate Town have the most conceded goals in the first half (11) in League Two
- Harrogate Town have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Harrogate Town is in the worst form (0-1-5)
- Hartlepool United have conceded at least twice as many corners as they have won away.
- Hartlepool United have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
- Hartlepool United have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their away matches.
- Hartlepool United have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Hartlepool United have the most conceded goals (15) away in League Two
- Hartlepool United have the most conceded goals (23) in League Two
- Hartlepool United have the most conceded goals in the second half (17) in League Two
- Hartlepool United have the the worst goal difference (-9) away in League Two
- Hartlepool United have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Hartlepool United have yet to win a game away.
- Hartlepool United haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Stevenage | 13 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 31 |
| 2 | Leyton Orient | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 29 |
| 3 | Northampton Town | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 23 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 26 |
| 4 | Salford City | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 24 |
| 5 | Mansfield Town | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 23 |
| 6 | Bradford City | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
| 7 | Carlisle United | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 21 |
| 8 | Doncaster Rovers | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 21 |
| 9 | Barrow | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 21 |
| 10 | Swindon Town | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 20 |
| 11 | Grimsby Town | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 19 |
| 12 | Tranmere Rovers | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 19 |
| 13 | Crewe Alexandra | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 17 |
| 14 | Walsall | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 16 |
| 15 | Sutton United | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 10 | -5 | 14 |
| 16 | Stockport County | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 11 | -3 | 12 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 13 | -5 | 12 |
| 18 | Newport County | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 6 | -5 | 11 |
| 19 | Gillingham | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -8 | 11 |
| 20 | Colchester United | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 9 | -7 | 9 |
| 21 | Hartlepool United | 13 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 23 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 15 | -12 | 9 |
| 22 | Harrogate Town | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 9 | -8 | 8 |
| 23 | Rochdale | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 11 | -10 | 8 |
| 24 | Crawley Town | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 12 | -12 | 6 |
