Match Report
Bradford City, 6th with 76 points, sat 33 points above Hartlepool United (23rd, 43). The last five rounds placed Bradford City no better than 16th for form, against 6th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.33/0.93 for Bradford City and 1.13/1.7 for Hartlepool United (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.17.
Bradford City had not lost in 5 games. Hartlepool United had drawn their last three. Recent form was uneven: 11/15 points for Bradford City, 4/15 for Hartlepool United.
Across 4 recorded meetings, Bradford City have 2 wins to Hartlepool United's 2, with 0 draws, at 3.75 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 25% of the meetings went to the host. 75% of the meetings finished with three goals or more.
The Coral Windows Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 25,136. D. Bourne officiated: 88 games logged, averaging 1.5 yellow cards each. Hartlepool United led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 2-2 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Bradford City: Andy Cook (49'), Andy Cook (78') · Hartlepool United: Callum Cooke (33'), Dan Kemp (71')
Key stats
Possession: Bradford City 54% · Hartlepool United 46% · Total shots: 18-10 · On target: 7-4 · Corners: 2-7