ENGLAND NATIONAL LEAGUE
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Victoria Park
Hartlepool
Match Timeline
Southend
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
1'
A. Dallas
Southend
🟨
30'
J. Gubbins
Southend
31'
T. Sinclair · Assist: J. Miley
Hartlepool
🔄
46'
C. John ↔ T. Parkes
Hartlepool
🔄
46'
G. Scott-Morriss ↔ S. Austin
Southend
47'
A. Reid · Assist: A. Campbell
Hartlepool
🟨
55'
H. Taylor
Southend
🔄
58'
A. Campbell ↔ J. Smith-Sway
Hartlepool
63'
T. Sinclair
Hartlepool
🔄
64'
J. Gubbins ↔ J. Bridge
Southend
🔄
64'
T. Hopper ↔ H. Cardwell
Southend
71'
J. Miley · Assist: J. Smith-Sway
Hartlepool
🔄
75'
A. Dallas ↔ C. Kendall
Southend
🔄
75'
L. Chambers-Parillon ↔ O. Coker
Southend
78'
S. Austin
Southend
🔄
79'
R. McNally ↔ V. Oliver
Hartlepool
🔄
79'
A. Reid ↔ C. Caton
Hartlepool
🔄
79'
J. Miley ↔ B. Walker
Hartlepool
85'
C. Kendall · Assist: H. Cardwell
Southend

Predictions & Statistics

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Away Win
Probability 64%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS No
Probability 52%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 53.5%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Away Win
64%
-
BTTS BTTS No
52%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
53.5%
-
Probability Distribution
Hartlepool Win 22.4%
Draw 13.6%
Southend Win 64%
Expected Goals (xG)
Hartlepool1.03
Southend1.62
Recent Form (Last 5)
Hartlepool Hartlepool
WWDLW
52 GF / 59 GA
Southend Southend
WLDWL
95 GF / 47 GA
Key Stats
1.11
Average Goals Scored
1.86
1.26
Average Goals Conceded
0.92
21
BTTS Yes
27
19
Over 2.5
27
0
Shots on Goal
0

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Hartlepool Hartlepool 47 matches
Southend Southend 51 matches
Hartlepool Statistic Southend
17 Wins 28
15 Draws 12
15 Losses 11
52 Goals For 95
59 Goals Against 47
1.11 Avg Goals Scored 1.86
1.26 Avg Goals Conceded 0.92
21 BTTS Yes 27
32 Over 1.5 41
19 Over 2.5 27
10 Over 3.5 12
17 Clean Sheets 19
16 Failed To Score 7
0 Shots On Goal 0
0 Total Shots 0
0 Corners 0
0% Ball Possession 0%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

This match looks like a contest between Southend's more proactive style and Hartlepool's more cautious structure. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Overall, the preferred tip is Away Win, while the clean-sheet lean points toward Southend. From a tactical point of view, the game still points toward Southend having the stronger overall control. Southend look sharper on recent form, and that momentum could be important in key phases of the match. The season profile of both teams suggests a matchup where long-term consistency matters, but does not fully remove the possibility of swings in momentum on the day. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. The attacking numbers of both teams point toward a more open scoring environment.This game has the potential to be open, with both sides capable of creating several scoring chances.

Hartlepool Analysis

Hartlepool are currently 9 in the standings with 65 points from 44 matches. The record of 17 wins, 14 draws, and 13 defeats, together with a 47:52 goal balance, points toward poor form over their recent run. Much of their attacking threat comes through A. Reid (11 goals), A. Campbell (5 goals), J. Francis (4 goals), with creative support from M. Daly (5 assists), J. Francis (4 assists), J. Miley (4 assists), while at the back they have looked quite vulnerable. At home, they have returned 8 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses, a split that suggests a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms, they tend to show a more cautious and defensive approach.

Southend Analysis

Southend sit 6 with 78 points after 44 league matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 22 wins, 12 draws, and 10 losses, while the 70:40 goal ratio supports the view of very strong form with results showing strong momentum. Going forward they rely heavily on A. Dallas (16 goals), G. Scott-Morriss (15 goals), S. Spasov (7 goals), with creative support from H. Boyes (9 assists), O. Coker (7 assists), S. Austin (5 assists), and defensively they have been fairly stable. Away from home, the record of 8 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses points toward a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Their broader style still suggests balanced attacking football.

H2H Analysis

Across those 10 head-to-head meetings, Hartlepool won 2 times, Southend won 3 times, while 5 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 9:10 from Hartlepool's perspective. 2 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 4 matches, with an average of 1.9 goals per game.

1X2: Away Win
BTTS: BTTS No
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (86.4%)
H2H summary: Hartlepool wins 2, draws 5, Southend wins 3

Lineups

Southend
Formation
Hartlepool
O. Mason
O. Mason
G. Scott-Morriss
G. Scott-Morriss
H. Taylor
H. Taylor
J. Gubbins
J. Gubbins
B. Goodliffe
B. Goodliffe
H. Boyes
H. Boyes
K. Appiah-Forson
K. Appiah-Forson
C. Miley
C. Miley
L. Chambers-Parillon
L. Chambers-Parillon
T. Hopper
T. Hopper
A. Dallas
A. Dallas
N. Hayes
N. Hayes
J. Hunter
J. Hunter
M. Kouogun
M. Kouogun
R. McNally
R. McNally
J. Benn
J. Benn
N. Sheron
N. Sheron
J. Miley
🎯
J. Miley
C. John
C. John
A. Campbell
🎯
A. Campbell
T. Sinclair
⚽ 2
T. Sinclair
A. Reid
A. Reid
Southend 4-4-2 (estimated)
Starting XI
1
O. Mason
2
G. Scott-Morriss
↓ 46'
16
H. Taylor
🟨 55'
15
J. Gubbins
↓ 64' 🟨 30'
6
B. Goodliffe
33
H. Boyes
22
K. Appiah-Forson
17
C. Miley
19
L. Chambers-Parillon
↓ 75'
14
T. Hopper
↓ 64'
9
A. Dallas
⚽ 1' ↓ 75'
Substitutes
7
J. Bridge
↑ 64'
10
S. Austin
⚽ 78' ↑ 46'
21
H. Cardwell
🎯 85' ↑ 64'
23
Morton
24
C. Kendall
⚽ 85' ↑ 75'
26
J. Golding
28
O. Coker
↑ 75'
Hartlepool 4-4-2 (estimated)
Starting XI
23
N. Hayes
15
J. Hunter
5
M. Kouogun
6
R. McNally
↓ 79'
2
J. Benn
14
N. Sheron
18
J. Miley
⚽ 71' 🎯 31' ↓ 79'
3
C. John
↓ 46'
10
A. Campbell
🎯 47' ↓ 58'
37
T. Sinclair
⚽ 31' ⚽ 63'
19
A. Reid
⚽ 47' ↓ 79'
Substitutes
4
T. Parkes
↑ 46'
17
S. Folarin
24
J. Smith-Sway
🎯 71' ↑ 58'
27
V. Oliver
↑ 79'
8
N. Ferguson
35
C. Caton
↑ 79'
38
B. Walker
↑ 79'
Last matches: Hartlepool
25.04.26
Nat
Hartlepool
Boston United
1
3
L
18.04.26
Nat
Hartlepool
Forest Green
2
1
W
11.04.26
Nat
Hartlepool
Boreham Wood
0
3
L
06.04.26
Nat
Hartlepool
Rochdale
0
0
D
03.04.26
Nat
Hartlepool
Scunthorpe
0
0
D
31.03.26
Nat
Hartlepool
Wealdstone
0
7
L
25.03.26
Nat
Hartlepool
Morecambe
3
2
W
21.03.26
Nat
Hartlepool
Eastleigh
1
0
W
14.03.26
Nat
Hartlepool
Truro City
1
0
W
07.03.26
Nat
Hartlepool
FC Halifax Town
0
1
L
03.03.26
Nat
Hartlepool
Sutton Utd
0
2
L
25.02.26
Nat
Hartlepool
Carlisle
3
1
W
21.02.26
Nat
Hartlepool
Solihull Moors
4
3
W
11.02.26
Nat
Hartlepool
York
2
3
L
07.02.26
Nat
Hartlepool
Tamworth
1
1
D
31.01.26
Nat
Hartlepool
Aldershot Town
0
3
L
24.01.26
Nat
Hartlepool
Brackley Town
0
0
D
20.01.26
Nat
Hartlepool
Gateshead
2
1
W
17.01.26
Nat
Hartlepool
Altrincham
1
0
W
10.01.26
Nat
Hartlepool
Woking
0
4
L
Last matches: Southend
17.05.26
FA
Southend
Wealdstone
0
0
D
28.04.26
Nat
Southend
Scunthorpe
0
1
L
25.04.26
Nat
Southend
Wealdstone
2
1
W
18.04.26
Nat
Southend
FC Halifax Town
6
2
W
14.04.26
Nat
Southend
Aldershot Town
2
0
W
11.04.26
Nat
Southend
Solihull Moors
0
0
D
06.04.26
Nat
Southend
Sutton Utd
3
0
W
03.04.26
Nat
Southend
Braintree
3
2
W
31.03.26
Nat
Southend
Yeovil Town
2
1
W
28.03.26
FA
Southend
Southport
3
1
W
25.03.26
Nat
Southend
Woking
1
1
D
21.03.26
Nat
Southend
Altrincham
0
1
L
17.03.26
Nat
Southend
Rochdale
3
2
W
14.03.26
Nat
Southend
Forest Green
2
0
W
10.03.26
Nat
Southend
Gateshead
1
1
D
07.03.26
Nat
Southend
Carlisle
2
2
D
03.03.26
Nat
Southend
Truro City
1
1
D
28.02.26
FA
Southend
Horsham
2
1
W
24.02.26
Nat
Southend
Boreham Wood
0
2
L
21.02.26
Nat
Southend
Brackley Town
3
0
W
H2H: Hartlepool vs Southend
21.04.26
H2H
Hartlepool
Southend
4
3
W
25.08.25
H2H
Southend
Hartlepool
1
1
D
14.12.24
H2H
Southend
Hartlepool
0
0
D
17.08.24
H2H
Hartlepool
Southend
0
0
D
16.03.24
H2H
Hartlepool
Southend
0
0
D
19.08.23
H2H
Southend
Hartlepool
2
3
W
06.04.15
H2H
Hartlepool
Southend
0
1
L
15.11.14
H2H
Southend
Hartlepool
1
0
L
18.02.14
H2H
Southend
Hartlepool
1
1
D
10.08.13
H2H
Hartlepool
Southend
0
1
L
Last matches: Hartlepool
18.04.26
Nat
Hartlepool
Forest Green
2
1
W
06.04.26
Nat
Hartlepool
Rochdale
0
0
D
21.03.26
Nat
Hartlepool
Eastleigh
1
0
W
07.03.26
Nat
Hartlepool
FC Halifax Town
0
1
L
03.03.26
Nat
Hartlepool
Sutton Utd
0
2
L
25.02.26
Nat
Hartlepool
Carlisle
3
1
W
31.01.26
Nat
Hartlepool
Aldershot Town
0
3
L
20.01.26
Nat
Hartlepool
Gateshead
2
1
W
17.01.26
Nat
Hartlepool
Altrincham
1
0
W
26.12.25
Nat
Hartlepool
Scunthorpe
1
2
L
13.12.25
FA
Hartlepool
Anstey Nomads
1
2
L
06.12.25
Nat
Hartlepool
Yeovil Town
0
2
L
29.11.25
Nat
Hartlepool
Truro City
3
1
W
15.11.25
Nat
Hartlepool
Wealdstone
1
1
D
04.11.25
Nat
Hartlepool
Morecambe
1
1
D
25.10.25
Nat
Hartlepool
Solihull Moors
2
0
W
14.10.25
FA
Hartlepool
Gainsborough Trinity
1
3
L
04.10.25
Nat
Hartlepool
York
1
2
L
27.09.25
Nat
Hartlepool
Tamworth
1
1
D
13.09.25
Nat
Hartlepool
Brackley Town
0
0
D
H2H at home: Hartlepool
21.04.26
H2H
Hartlepool
Southend
4
3
W
17.08.24
H2H
Hartlepool
Southend
0
0
D
16.03.24
H2H
Hartlepool
Southend
0
0
D
06.04.15
H2H
Hartlepool
Southend
0
1
L
10.08.13
H2H
Hartlepool
Southend
0
1
L
Last matches: Southend
28.04.26
Nat
Southend
Scunthorpe
0
1
L
18.04.26
Nat
Southend
FC Halifax Town
6
2
W
14.04.26
Nat
Southend
Aldershot Town
2
0
W
06.04.26
Nat
Southend
Sutton Utd
3
0
W
28.03.26
FA
Southend
Southport
3
1
W
21.03.26
Nat
Southend
Altrincham
0
1
L
07.03.26
Nat
Southend
Carlisle
2
2
D
28.02.26
FA
Southend
Horsham
2
1
W
21.02.26
Nat
Southend
Brackley Town
3
0
W
07.02.26
Nat
Southend
Scunthorpe
0
1
L
31.01.26
FA
Southend
Chatham Town
1
0
W
27.01.26
Nat
Southend
Rochdale
1
2
L
24.01.26
Nat
Southend
Boston United
3
3
D
17.01.26
Nat
Southend
York
1
1
D
13.01.26
FA
Southend
Bath City
3
1
W
26.12.25
Nat
Southend
Braintree
1
0
W
20.12.25
Nat
Southend
Tamworth
1
2
L
29.11.25
Nat
Southend
Forest Green
1
2
L
15.11.25
Nat
Southend
Yeovil Town
1
0
W
05.11.25
Nat
Southend
Woking
1
1
D
H2H away: Southend
21.04.26
H2H
Hartlepool
Southend
4
3
L
17.08.24
H2H
Hartlepool
Southend
0
0
D
16.03.24
H2H
Hartlepool
Southend
0
0
D
06.04.15
H2H
Hartlepool
Southend
0
1
W
10.08.13
H2H
Hartlepool
Southend
0
1
W

Standings

Conference: Regular season
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 46 33 9 4 114:41 73 108
D W W W W
2 46 33 7 6 88:41 47 106
D W W D L
3 46 29 8 9 87:51 36 95
W W W D D
4 46 27 9 10 95:58 37 90
W W W L W
5 46 23 13 10 77:62 15 82
L D W L D
6 46 23 12 11 83:47 36 81
W L W W D
7 46 23 12 11 82:52 30 81
W L W D W
8 46 20 10 16 69:66 3 70
W L D D W
9 46 18 14 14 54:59 -5 68
L W W L D
10 46 16 15 15 69:54 15 63
L W D W D
11 46 17 11 18 63:71 -8 62
W D L D W
12 46 15 14 17 63:67 -4 59
W W D W D
13 46 17 6 23 55:65 -10 57
W W W L L
14 46 14 14 18 71:72 -1 56
W L D D W
15 46 15 11 20 67:74 -7 56
L D D L W
16 46 15 6 25 48:68 -20 51
L L D L W
17 46 13 11 22 57:80 -23 50
W D L W D
18 46 14 8 24 54:90 -36 50
L L W W D
19 46 11 14 21 59:79 -20 47
L L L L D
20 46 13 7 26 69:87 -18 46
L L L L L
21 46 10 12 24 40:75 -35 42
L W L D L
22 46 9 11 26 66:103 -37 38
L L L D W
23 46 8 12 26 38:76 -38 36
L L L D L
24 46 8 10 28 42:72 -30 34
W L L D L
Promotion - League Two
Promotion - National League (Play Offs: Semi-finals)
Promotion - National League (Play Offs: Quarter-finals)
Relegation