History of the Hartlepool United v Walsall fixture
Walsall 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 25 games played, Saddlers have recorded 5 wins, and Hartlepool United have come away with 11 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Victoria Park was just last season, in August 2011, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 24 Nov | Walsall | 1 - 1 | Hartlepool U. | League One |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 10 Mar | Walsall | 0 - 0 | Hartlepool U. | League One |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 13 Aug | Hartlepool U. | 1-1 | Walsall | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 19 Mar | Walsall | 5 - 2 | Hartlepool U. | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 25 Sep | Hartlepool U. | 2 - 1 | Walsall | League One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 24 Apr | Walsall | 3 - 1 | Hartlepool U. | League One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 26 Sep | Hartlepool U. | 3 - 0 | Walsall | League One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Hartlepool United are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. These games have seen the Pools score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 2.
The Saddlers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Saddlers, and 6 goals against.
Hartlepool United are stuck down in the relegation zone of npower League One with a return of just 32 points from their 38 games thus far.
Walsall's 60 points from 39 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartlepool United | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 8 |
| Walsall | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 12 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Saddlers have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Victoria Park with an easy victory. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Hartlepool United | Drawn last 2 games at home. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Not won in the 4 most recent games. |
| Walsall | Undefeated in last 4 away games. 10 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here