Hartlepool vs Braintree: result 2-0 and analysis
National LeagueRegular Season - 2Kick-off on August 16, 2025 at 02:00 PM (UTC)The Suit Direct Stadium, Hartlepool, County Durham
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What was the result of Hartlepool vs Braintree?
Hartlepool won 2-0 on August 16, 2025.
Goalscorers
- 33′A. Francis-ClarkeHartlepool (o.g.)
- 56′A. ReidHartlepool (pen.)
Official lineup for Hartlepool vs Braintree
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Hartlepool
- 9D. Johnson
- 19A. Reid
- 7J. Francis
- 14N. Sheron
- 18Jamie Miley
- 2J. Benn
- 3C. John
- 4T. Parkes
- 6R. McNally
- 23B. Topalloj
- 1H. Cartwright
Braintree
- 9L. Walker
- 14J. Akinde
- 8M. Miranda
- 20F. Hubbard
- 39E. Thorpe
- 2A. Francis-Clarke
- 4G. Langston
- 5M. Omrore
- 15T. Smith
- 24F. Terry
- 1M. Terry
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Hartlepool have 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 defeats; Braintree have 6, 3 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2025 | Yeovil Town(away) | 0-0 | National League |
| Aug 2, 2025 | South Shields(home) | 0-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 26, 2025 | Leeds United U21(home) | 3-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 20, 2025 | Rangers U21(home) | 3-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| May 5, 2025 | Forest Green(home) | 1-1 | National League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2025 | Leicester City U21(home) | 2-0 | National League Cup |
| Aug 9, 2025 | FC Halifax Town(home) | 3-0 | National League |
| Aug 2, 2025 | Worthing(away) | 1-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Colchester(home) | 1-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 25, 2025 | Fulham U21(home) | 0-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 4 meetings: 1 Hartlepool win, 3 draws, 0 Braintree wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2025 | Braintree 1-1 Hartlepool | National League |
| Aug 31, 2024 | Hartlepool 0-0 Braintree | National League |
| Jan 26, 2019 | Hartlepool 2-1 Braintree | National League |
| Aug 14, 2018 | Braintree 1-1 Hartlepool | National League |
Last archived meeting: Braintree vs Hartlepool on Feb 1, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Hartlepool score 1.6 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Braintree score 1.2 and concede 1.0.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartlepool | 1.6 | 1.5 | 3 | 11/15 | 8/15 |
| Braintree | 1.2 | 1.0 | 7 | 4/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Hartlepool | 13 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 19 | 12 |
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