History of the Walsall v Hartlepool United fixture
Walsall prepare to entertain Hartlepool United at Banks's Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Saddlers are clearly on top, having won 13 and lost only 6 of the 25 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Banks's Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2011, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 5-2 thriller, in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 13 Aug | Hartlepool U. | 1 - 1 | Walsall | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 19 Mar | Walsall | 5-2 | Hartlepool U. | League One |
| 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 |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Walsall have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Saddlers in those games, with 6 conceded.
Hartlepool United have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Pools have hit 4 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Walsall are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 36 points from 34 matches.
Hartlepool United's 45 points from 35 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 11 |
| Hartlepool United | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 7 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
This is certainly an intriguing match for the Saddlers, and one in which the FootyMad team are tentatively suggesting a drawn game. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Walsall | 4 games since last home draw. Unbeaten run of 5 matches. |
| Hartlepool United | 5 games since last away draw. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here