Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Hartlepool United (16th, 59 pts) held a 25-point advantage over Maidstone United (24th, 34 pts). Maidstone United had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 17th in the league over the last five rounds against 24th overall. Per game in the league, Hartlepool United were scoring 1.22 and conceding 1.35, Maidstone United 0.8 and 1.78, against a competition average of 1.25 goals per team per game.
The venue was The Suit Direct Stadium, with room for 7,856 spectators. Maidstone United led 2-1 at the break — the second half brought no more goals and it finished 1-2.
Goal scorers
Hartlepool United: J. Cassidy (6') · Maidstone United: J. Powell (4'), J. Powell (40')
Key stats
On target: 4-6 · Corners: 10-3