Match Report
Hartlepool United and Woking went into the game level on 9 points, 19th against 18th in the table. The last five rounds placed Woking 13th in the league for form — higher than their 18th in the standings. Against a league average of 1.5 goals per team per game, Hartlepool United ran at 0.78 scored and 1.22 conceded, Woking at 1.11 and 1.33.
Three consecutive defeats weighed on Hartlepool United.
6 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Hartlepool United 1, draws 2, Woking 3, at 3 goals per meeting.
C. Walchester officiated: 94 games logged, averaging 2.2 yellow cards each. The Suit Direct Stadium, capacity 7,856, hosted the game. It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 1-0 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Hartlepool United: Chris Popov (57')
Key stats
Possession: Hartlepool United 50% · Woking 50% · Total shots: 10-8 · On target: 5-5 · Corners: 7-5