Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Hartlepool United (9th, 68 pts) held an 18-point advantage over Eastleigh (17th, 50 pts). Eastleigh had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 8th in the league over the last five rounds against 17th overall.
7 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Hartlepool United 3, draws 3, Eastleigh 1, at 2.86 goals per meeting. Clean sheets are rare between these two — both scored in 71% of the meetings. The fixture has tightened lately: 2 goals per game over the last five meetings, down from 2.86 all-time.
Goal scorers
Hartlepool United: Matty Daly (31')
Key stats
Possession: Hartlepool United 52% · Eastleigh 48% · Total shots: 16-12 · On target: 4-2 · Corners: 10-3