History of the Walsall v Hartlepool United fixture
Walsall prepare to entertain Hartlepool United at Banks's Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 24 games played, Saddlers have recorded 12 wins, and Hartlepool United have come away with 6 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Banks's Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2010, with Walsall running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 07 Feb | Hartlepool U. | 2 - 2 | Walsall | League One |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 18 Oct | Walsall | 2 - 3 | Hartlepool U. | League One |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 03 May | Walsall | 2 - 2 | Hartlepool U. | League One |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 29 Sep | Hartlepool U. | 0 - 1 | Walsall | League One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Walsall have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Saddlers in those games, with 4 conceded.
The away form of Hartlepool United is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Pools have conceded 14 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.
Walsall are stuck down in the relegation zone of Npower League One with a return of just 36 points from their 37 games thus far.
Hartlepool United lie just outside the playoff positions in the Npower League One, picking up 50 from their 37 games so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Hartlepool United | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 9 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
These are testing times at Banks's Stadium for the Saddlers and the Madmen are unable to see past Hartlepool United claiming victory in a close match.
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Walsall | Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Hartlepool United | 6 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 7 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here