Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Hartlepool United (9th, 68 pts) held a 26-point advantage over Brackley Town (21st, 42 pts). Hartlepool United had been under-performing their position — 14th on five-round form against 9th in the table.
4 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Brackley Town 1, draws 2, Hartlepool United 1, at 1.75 goals per meeting. Low-scoring is the pattern: just 25% of the meetings went over two goals.
Key stats
Possession: Brackley Town 46% · Hartlepool United 54% · Total shots: 6-9 · On target: 3-4 · Corners: 2-5