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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 22 games played, Saddlers have recorded 11 wins, and Hartlepool U. have come away with 5 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Banks's Stadium was less than a year ago, in May 2008, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a League One match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2007/2008 | Sat 03 May | Walsall | 2-2 | Hartlepool U. | LGE1 |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 29 Sep | Hartlepool U. | 0 - 1 | Walsall | LGE1 |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 10 Feb | Hartlepool U. | 3 - 1 | Walsall | LGE2 |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 12 Aug | Walsall | 2 - 0 | Hartlepool U. | LGE2 |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 17 Dec | Walsall | 1 - 0 | Hartlepool U. | LGE1 |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 20 Aug | Hartlepool U. | 1 - 1 | Walsall | LGE1 |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 30 Apr | Hartlepool U. | 1 - 3 | Walsall | LGE1 |
Recent respective form guides
Walsall have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 10.
The away form of Hartlepool U. is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Pools have hit 4 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Walsall lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 17 points from their 10 games so far. Hartlepool U. find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 11 points from their 10 matches.
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| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Walsall | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 13 |
| Hartlepool U. | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 5 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its a close one to call, but I think that Saddlers's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Hartlepool U.. Home Win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Walsall | 7 games since last home draw. |
| Hartlepool U. | Lost each of the previous 4 away matches. Not won in previous 4 away matches. No win in the 5 most recent games. |