Match Report
Hartlepool United arrived on a run of three straight wins, having scored in 6 consecutive games. Grimsby Town had drawn three in a row. Hartlepool United had banked 12 of the last 15 points on offer; Grimsby Town, 4.
4 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Hartlepool United 3, draws 0, Grimsby Town 1, at 3 goals per meeting. History gives the home side just 25% of the wins in this matchup. Three-plus goals is the norm here, arriving in 75% of the meetings.
The Suit Direct Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 7,856. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Grimsby Town led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 0-3.
Goal scorers
Grimsby Town: Justin Amaluzor (21'), Andy Cook (48'), Justin Amaluzor (52')
Key stats
Possession: Hartlepool United 50% · Grimsby Town 50% · Total shots: 7-6 · On target: 3-5 · Corners: 4-7