History of the Hartlepool United v Exeter City fixture
Exeter City face a trip to Hartlepool United at Victoria Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 36 games played, Grecians have recorded 7 wins, and Hartlepool United have come away with 15 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in September 2010, with Exeter City inflicting a narrow 2-3 defeat upon the Pools in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 26 Feb | Exeter City | 1 - 2 | Hartlepool U. | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 11 Sep | Hartlepool U. | 2-3 | Exeter City | League One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 01 May | Hartlepool U. | 1 - 1 | Exeter City | League One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 03 Oct | Exeter City | 3 - 1 | Hartlepool U. | League One |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 08 Feb | Hartlepool U. | 2 - 1 | Exeter City | League Division Three |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 09 Nov | Exeter City | 1 - 2 | Hartlepool U. | League Division Three |
| 2001/2002 | Sat 20 Apr | Exeter City | 0 - 2 | Hartlepool U. | League Division Three |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Hartlepool United remain unbeaten in their last six home games, though five of those have been draws. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 6.
Exeter City have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Grecians have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Hartlepool United's 7 points from 5 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.
Exeter City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 4 points from 5 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartlepool United | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Exeter City | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 4 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Pools, as the Grecians have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Hartlepool United | Drawn last 5 games at home. Failed to win in previous 5 home matches. |
| Exeter City | Not won in previous 2 away matches. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here