History of the Brentford v Hartlepool United fixture
Brentford prepare to entertain Hartlepool United at Griffin Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Bees are clearly on top, having won 12 and lost only 3 of the 20 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Griffin Park was just last season, in September 2010, when they played out a goalless draw in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 05 Mar | Hartlepool U. | 3 - 0 | Brentford | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 18 Sep | Brentford | 0-0 | Hartlepool U. | League One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 08 May | Brentford | 0 - 0 | Hartlepool U. | League One |
| 2009/2010 | Fri 09 Oct | Hartlepool U. | 0 - 0 | Brentford | League One |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 29 Apr | Brentford | 1 - 1 | Hartlepool U. | League One |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 12 Nov | Hartlepool U. | 1 - 2 | Brentford | League One |
| 2004/2005 | Tue 22 Feb | Hartlepool U. | 3 - 1 | Brentford | League One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Brentford have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Bees in those games, with 4 conceded.
The away form of Hartlepool United however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The Pools's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 8 against.
Brentford lie just outside the playoff positions in the npower League One, picking up 29 points from their 19 games so far.
Hartlepool United see themselves just below half way in the npower League One, showing a record of 26 points from their 19 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 10 |
| Hartlepool United | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 4 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Bees. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Brentford | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Hartlepool United | Undefeated in last 3 away games. An overall losing run of 2 games. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here