Hartlepool vs Carlisle: result 3-1 and analysis
National LeagueRegular Season - 35Kick-off on February 25, 2026 at 07:45 PM (UTC)The Suit Direct Stadium, Hartlepool, County Durham
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What was the result of Hartlepool vs Carlisle?
Hartlepool won 3-1 on February 25, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 12′T. SinclairHartlepool
- 46′A. ReidHartlepool
- 77′C. OkikeHartlepool
- 80′G. KellyCarlisle
Official lineup for Hartlepool vs Carlisle
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Hartlepool
- 19A. Reid
- 37T. Sinclair
- 14N. Sheron
- 15J. Hunter
- 18Jamie Miley
- 28M. Daly
- 2J. Benn
- 3C. John
- 4T. Parkes
- 5M. Kouogun
- 23N. Hayes
Carlisle
- 7D. Ajiboye
- 20A. Gilliead
- 29L. Armstrong
- 16S. Wearne
- 37H. Macadam
- 38C. Conn-Clarke
- 5M. Feeney
- 12R. Galvin
- 18J. Ellis
- 26B. Mugabi
- 1G. Breeze
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Hartlepool have 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats; Carlisle have 8, 1 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2026 | Solihull Moors(away) | 4-3 | National League |
| Feb 11, 2026 | York(away) | 2-3 | National League |
| Feb 7, 2026 | Tamworth(away) | 1-1 | National League |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Aldershot Town(home) | 0-3 | National League |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Brackley Town(away) | 0-0 | National League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2026 | Yeovil Town(home) | 3-0 | National League |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Forest Green(away) | 3-1 | National League |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Scunthorpe(home) | 3-2 | National League |
| Feb 7, 2026 | Rochdale(away) | 0-1 | National League |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Altrincham(home) | 3-1 | National League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Hartlepool win, 2 draws, 3 Carlisle wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | Carlisle 3-1 Hartlepool | National League |
| Jan 24, 2023 | Carlisle 3-1 Hartlepool | League Two |
| Oct 8, 2022 | Hartlepool 1-3 Carlisle | League Two |
| Jan 18, 2022 | Carlisle 0-0 Hartlepool | League Two |
| Aug 31, 2021 | Carlisle 3-3 Hartlepool | EFL Trophy |
| Aug 28, 2021 | Hartlepool 2-1 Carlisle | League Two |
Last archived meeting: Carlisle vs Hartlepool on Oct 1, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Hartlepool score 1.3 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Carlisle score 1.7 and concede 1.5.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartlepool | 1.3 | 1.5 | 4 | 8/15 | 9/15 |
| Carlisle | 1.7 | 1.5 | 4 | 7/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Hartlepool sit 20th in National League (12 points from 13 matches) and Carlisle sit 14th (17 points from 13 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Carlisle | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 23 | 20 | 17 |
| 20 | Hartlepool | 13 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 19 | 12 |
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