FM Preview: Cheltenham Town v Hartlepool United 14 Dec 2013

Last updated : 13 December 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Cheltenham Town v Hartlepool United fixture

Cheltenham Town play host to Hartlepool United at Whaddon Road on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 6 games played, Robins have recorded 3 wins, and Hartlepool United have come away with 1 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Cheltenham Town was just over four years ago, in March 2009, with Cheltenham Town running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2008/2009 Sat 14 Mar Cheltenham T. 2-0 Hartlepool U. League One
2008/2009 Fri 12 Sep Hartlepool U. 4 - 1 Cheltenham T. League One
2007/2008 Sat 16 Feb Cheltenham T. 1 - 1 Hartlepool U. League One
2007/2008 Fri 18 Jan Hartlepool U. 0 - 2 Cheltenham T. League One
2001/2002 Tue 30 Apr Cheltenham T. 1 - 1 Hartlepool U. Football League Play-Offs (Lvl 4)
2001/2002 Sat 27 Apr Hartlepool U. 1 - 1 Cheltenham T. Football League Play-Offs (Lvl 4)
2001/2002 Tue 26 Feb Cheltenham T. 3 - 0 Hartlepool U. League Division Three

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Recent respective form guides

Cheltenham Town have lost only 1 of the last six at home, but 4 of these games have been drawn. These games have seen the Robins score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

Hartlepool United have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Pools's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 7 against.

Cheltenham Town see themselves just below half way in the Skybet League Two, showing a record of 26 points from their 20 games played so far,

Hartlepool United see themselves just below half way in the Skybet League Two, showing a record of 25 points from their 19 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Cheltenham Town 6 1 4 1 4 3 7
Hartlepool United 6 2 3 1 7 6 9

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FootyMad's prediction ...

With Cheltenham Town only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Cheltenham Town Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 4 games.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Hartlepool United Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.

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