Woking will host Hartlepool United at The Laithwaite Community Stadium in a fixture that promises to be a closely fought contest in the English National League. With both teams striving to improve their league standing, securing three points will be of paramount importance for their season’s ambitions.
Recent form presents a contrasting picture for the two clubs. Woking are currently navigating a challenging period, having failed to register a victory in their last three matches. Across their most recent five outings, they have recorded two wins, two defeats, and a single draw. Their last result was a 1-0 home loss against Braintree Town, and they have notably struggled to find the back of the net, drawing a blank in their last encounter. Hartlepool United, conversely, have demonstrated greater resilience. Their last five games also comprise two wins, two losses, and one draw. They arrive at this fixture buoyed by a 2-1 away triumph over Rochdale, and have managed to score in their last two fixtures.
The historical head-to-head record between these two sides is remarkably even. Over the past three seasons, they have met five times, with Woking emerging victorious on two occasions, Hartlepool United claiming one win, and two matches ending in draws. The goal tally is also level, with both teams netting seven goals across these encounters. Last season witnessed a thrilling 3-2 win for Woking on home turf, but Hartlepool United secured a decisive 3-0 victory in the reverse fixture this season. The previous season’s corresponding fixture in the North East concluded in a 1-1 draw.
In the current league standings, Hartlepool United occupy ninth place with 37 points from 25 games played. Their record shows nine wins, ten draws, and six losses, accompanied by a goal difference of plus eight. Woking are positioned just below them in eleventh, having amassed 32 points from their 25 matches. Their statistics reveal eight wins, eight draws, and nine losses, with a goal difference of plus four.
A win for Hartlepool United could propel them further up the table, bolstering their playoff aspirations and providing valuable momentum. For Woking, a victory would be crucial to arrest their recent winless streak and rebuild confidence, keeping them in the hunt for a strong league finish. A draw would see both teams take a point, offering a slight advantage to Hartlepool United in the standings but providing Woking with a much needed point to break their losing run. Conversely, a defeat for either side could have significant implications for their morale and their objectives for the remainder of the campaign.
