Hartlepool United vs Tranmere Rovers pre-match information

It's no vacation for neither Hartlepool nor Tranmere Rovers as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.

Hartlepool United form and stats

The home supporters can't complain about results here at The Super 6 Stadium as Hartlepool United have scored 16 goals to get 23 points from 11 games. The overall stats in the League Two are 7-2-2 (wins-draws-losses).

Hartlepool are hoping to put things right at home after a defeat in their previous match, the score 2-3 away versus Mansfield Town. Did Hartlepool get overconfident in their match against Mansfield Town? We'll let you decide, but they did lose a 2-0 lead to end up with a 2-3 defeat. Liddle, defender, was given a rating of 8.14/10 in that game, top of the team. Liddle won 6 of 9 duels.

In the match before that, Hartlepool hosted Scunthorpe United and drew the game 0-0.

The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Hartlepool have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found 13 matches with the results: Won seven, drawn three and lost three.

Another home game is coming up fairly shortly for the hosts, as Oldham Athletic are coming to town in three days.

Hartlepool United are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 16 goals in 11 games. Hartlepool's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 11 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

Tranmere Rovers form and stats

As the visiting team in League Two matches, Tranmere Rovers, who have the fewest conceded goals (14) in League Two, have produced an overall stat of 3-5-3 so far. Tranmere have been producing wins at home as well, producing a total of five victories in a row regardless of arena.

Did you know that the longest clean sheet streak is 1816 minutes? This record is held by Mazaropi when he played in Vasco da Gama. Tranmere goalkeeper Ross Doohan is eager to challenge this, with his 424 minutes of keeping balls out from the net.

Impressive finishing from Maynard and Morris secured the home win 2-0 against Barrow in their previous game. Midfielder Spearing was the best performer of that match, with a rating of 7.62. Spearing served one assist, hit two key passes and had 25 successful passes (of 29 total).

The game before that, in the EFL Trophy, was lost at home, a 1-2 defeat against Harrogate Town.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Tranmere playing away and similar expectations, we found 13 relevant matches. Results were five Tranmere Rovers wins, six draws and two defeats.

Tranmere have another fixture away in just three nights, a League Two match vs Salford City. A grim itinerary for the guests!

The visitors have scored 7 goals from 11 away games in the league, an average of less than one per game. It's worth mentioning that 4 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. It's not easy to score on Tranmere Rovers as they have only conceded 8 goals from these away games.

Head 2 Head

The squads have played each other previously this season, with the result Tranmere Rovers - Hartlepool United 1-0 entered in the official records. Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: two - five - three (Hartlepool wins - draws - Tranmere Rovers wins). As for goals, one match ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), nine had two or less.

Top Goalscorers

M. Cullen 4 goals

K. Morris 4 goals

D. Ferguson 3 goals

Hartlepool United missing players

Tranmere Rovers missing players