Hartlepool vs FC Halifax Town Result

National League · England

Hartlepool

0 - 1

Full Time

FC Halifax Town

📍 The Prestige Group Stadium, Hartlepool

🗓️ Saturday, 7 Mar 2026 at 15:00

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Predicted

1 - 1

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Actual

0 - 1

❌Result

❌BTTS

✅O/U 2.5

❌Score

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Late Strike Seals Halifax Victory at Hartlepool

FC Halifax Town snatched a dramatic 1-0 win over Hartlepool at The Prestige Group Stadium, courtesy of a late goal in the 82nd minute. In a tightly contested affair with little to separate the sides for most of the match, it was Halifax who found the breakthrough when it mattered most, capitalizing on a lapse in concentration from the hosts. Hartlepool battled hard but were ultimately undone by a resolute Halifax defense and their own inability to convert pressure into clear chances. The home side’s frustration was evident, picking up three yellow cards as they chased the game, but Halifax held firm to claim all three points on the road.

Hartlepool

5.5/10

Hartlepool struggled to impose themselves in the final third, failing to find the net despite their efforts. The team showed plenty of commitment but lacked the cutting edge needed to break down a disciplined Halifax side. Defensive concentration wavered late on, leading to the decisive goal, and the hosts' frustration boiled over with three yellow cards as they pressed for an equalizer.

Strengths

Work rateDefensive organization for most of the match

Weaknesses

Lack of attacking threatDiscipline under pressureLate-game concentration

FC Halifax Town

7/10

Halifax executed their game plan effectively, staying compact at the back and waiting for their opportunity to strike. Their patience paid off with a late goal, and they managed the closing stages with composure, avoiding any bookings and seeing out the win. The visitors' ability to capitalize on their chance and maintain discipline was key to their success.

Key Players

Halifax goalscorer (82'): Scored the decisive late winner

Strengths

Defensive disciplineClinical finishingGame management

Weaknesses

Limited attacking threat for much of the match

Key Moments

82' — Goal

Halifax break the deadlock with a late goal, ultimately sealing the victory.

various' — Yellow Cards

Hartlepool pick up three yellow cards as frustration mounts in the second half.

Tactical Analysis

With no lineups provided, both teams appeared to prioritize defensive solidity, resulting in a cagey affair with few clear-cut chances. Hartlepool pressed for a winner in the second half but left themselves vulnerable to a late counter, which Halifax exploited. The visitors' tactical discipline was evident in their ability to avoid bookings and maintain shape, while Hartlepool's increasing urgency led to lapses in discipline and focus. Substitutions and formation changes are unconfirmed, but the late goal suggests Halifax were content to absorb pressure and strike late, a strategy that paid off handsomely. Set pieces and wide play did not significantly influence the outcome, with the decisive moment coming from open play.

Turning Point

Halifax's 82nd-minute goal, which broke the deadlock and left Hartlepool with too little time to respond.

Man of the Match

Halifax goalscorer (82')

Provided the match-winning moment with a composed late finish.