Match

Rochdale vs Hartlepool: result 5-1 and analysis

National LeagueRegular Season - 45Kick-off on April 26, 2025 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Crown Oil Arena, Rochdale, Greater Manchester

Rochdale
5-1
Hartlepool

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What was the result of Rochdale vs Hartlepool?

Rochdale won 5-1 on April 26, 2025.

Goalscorers

  • 5′D. RodneyRochdale (pen.)
  • 11′N. FeatherstoneHartlepool
  • 19′I. HendersonRochdale
  • 23′L. AyindeRochdale
  • 52′D. RodneyRochdale
  • 85′J. BirdRochdale

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Rochdale have 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 defeats; Hartlepool have 5, 5 and 5.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Rochdale
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Apr 21, 2025AFC Fylde(home)0-0National League
Apr 18, 2025Altrincham(away)2-1National League
Apr 12, 2025Eastleigh(home)4-0National League
Apr 8, 2025Sutton Utd(away)0-1National League
Apr 5, 2025Spennymoor Town(home)2-2FA Trophy
Hartlepool
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Apr 21, 2025Gateshead(home)3-2National League
Apr 18, 2025Oldham(away)1-2National League
Apr 12, 2025Dagenham & Redbridge(away)1-1National League
Apr 5, 2025Ebbsfleet United(home)3-2National League
Mar 29, 2025FC Halifax Town(away)1-0National League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Rochdale win(s), 1 draw(s), 2 Hartlepool win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Sep 24, 2024Hartlepool 0-3 RochdaleNational League
Apr 1, 2024Rochdale 1-1 HartlepoolNational League
Oct 28, 2023Hartlepool 2-3 RochdaleNational League
Jan 21, 2023Hartlepool 2-0 RochdaleLeague Two
Dec 26, 2022Rochdale 1-2 HartlepoolLeague Two
Apr 18, 2022Rochdale 2-1 HartlepoolLeague Two

Last archived meeting: Hartlepool vs Rochdale on Sep 24, 2024

How many goals should we expect?

Rochdale score 1.8 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; Hartlepool score 1.5 and concede 1.4.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Rochdale1.81.067/158/15
Hartlepool1.51.4212/159/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

2026-27 standings
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5Hartlepool3201426

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

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