FootyMAD's Hartlepool United match preview

Last updated : 14 February 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hartlepool United v Luton Town fixture

Luton Town face a trip to Hartlepool United at Victoria Park on Tuesday evening, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having managed to conjure up just 2 wins from the previous 7 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2004, as the Pool edged out their past their rivals by a score of 4 - 3 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:
2004/2005Fri 08 OctLuton Town3 - 0Hartlepool U.LGE1
2003/2004Tue 06 AprHartlepool U.4 - 3Luton TownLGE1
2003/2004Sat 30 AugLuton Town3 - 2Hartlepool U.LGE1
2001/2002Sat 22 DecLuton Town2 - 2Hartlepool U.LGE2
2001/2002Sat 08 DecHartlepool U.1 - 2Luton TownLGE2
1987/1988Sat 09 JanHartlepool U.1 - 2Luton TownFAC
1968/1969Sat 14 DecHartlepool1 - 0Luton TownLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Hartlepool United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Pool, with 4 goals against.

Luton Town have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Hartlepool U.'s total of 52 points from their 29 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One. Luton Town are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 31 games giving them a return of 63 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hartlepool U.64116313
Luton Town6231649

FootyMad's prediction ...

A creditable return from recent away games for The Hatters could well see them head back from Victoria Park with a share of the spoils, think the FootyMad panel. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Hartlepool U. No sequences of note
Luton Town Previous 3 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
6 games since last defeat.