Match Report
In the standings it was Boston United 12th on 59 points, Hartlepool United 9th on 68 — separated by 9. Boston United had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 3rd in the league over the last five rounds against 12th overall.
The head-to-head ledger counts 4 games: 0 Boston United wins, 3 for Hartlepool United, 1 draw, at 2.75 goals per meeting. Only 25% of these meetings ended in a home win. Shutting the other side out is rare here — both scored in 75% of the meetings.
Goal scorers
Boston United: Connor Teale (79'), Frankie Maguire (83'), Tom Cursons (88') · Hartlepool United: Maxim Kouogun (65')
Key stats
Possession: Boston United 52% · Hartlepool United 48% · Total shots: 10-5 · On target: 7-2 · Corners: 4-3