FootyMAD's Hartlepool United match preview

Last updated : 14 April 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hartlepool United v Sheffield Wednesday fixture

Sheff. Wed. face a trip to Hartlepool United at Victoria Park on Friday evening, looking to break their duck against the hosts. Both of the previous encounters have resulted in a drawn game.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in October 2003, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a League Division Two match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 20 NovSheff. Wed.2 - 0Hartlepool U.LGE1
2003/2004Sat 14 FebSheff. Wed.1 - 0Hartlepool U.LGE1
2003/2004Fri 10 OctHartlepool U.1 - 1Sheff. Wed.LGE1
2003/2004Wed 13 AugSheff. Wed.2 - 2Hartlepool U.LC
1992/1993Tue 06 OctHartlepool U.2 - 2Sheff. Wed.LC
1992/1993Wed 23 SepSheff. Wed.3 - 0Hartlepool U.LC

Recent respective form guides

Hartlepool United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 12 to 11.

Sheff. Wed. have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The The Owls's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.

Hartlepool U.'s total of 67 points from their 42 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One. Sheff. Wed.'s total of 68 points from their 42 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hartlepool U.62311079
Sheff. Wed.6132896

FootyMad's prediction ...

An indifferent set of results for Sheff. Wed. on the road, and I believe this game is only going to yield a solitary point for the The Owls. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Hartlepool U. Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Sheff. Wed. Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.