Hartlepool United 1:0 Fleetwood Town — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

A late goal deep into the second half gave Hartlepool United a 1-0 win over Fleetwood Town in this Club Friendly, with the decisive strike arriving in the 89th minute to hand the hosts the spoils. The match was a tight, scrappy affair befitting a pre-season friendly, with little to separate the two sides until that late breakthrough settled the contest.

The turning point came in the closing stages, with the goal arriving just moments after a flurry of yellow cards had disrupted the flow; Fleetwood’s booking came in the 77th minute, followed by a Hartlepool caution a minute later, before the hosts struck decisively with a minute of normal time remaining. Neither side could find a rhythm in open play, and the contest looked destined for a goalless draw until that late intervention.

On the numbers, Fleetwood edged possession with 51% to Hartlepool’s 49%, while the hosts took five corners to the visitors’ four, showing how finely balanced the encounter was. Pharrell Brown was the standout performer with a rating of 7.42 out of ten, earning the top mark despite not scoring, and his display stood above the rest on an afternoon of few clear chances. CheckLive’s model rated Hartlepool marginally ahead, and the result confirmed that call.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Hartlepool United vs Fleetwood Town?

Hartlepool United 1-0 Fleetwood Town (Club Friendly Games).

Were there any cards in Hartlepool United vs Fleetwood Town?

Yellow cards: null (Fleetwood Town); null (Hartlepool United).