English National League, on Wednesday,
Score, Highlights
Short Preview
**Match Preview: Hartlepool United vs. Carlisle United**
On February 25, 2026, Hartlepool United is set to host Carlisle United at their home ground in what promises to be a competitive fixture in the English National League.
Hartlepool has struggled recently, managing to secure only one victory in their last five matches. This poor run of form raises concerns about their tactical effectiveness, particularly in attacking transitions and defensive stability. In contrast, Carlisle United enters this match with a more favorable streak, having won three of their last five encounters. Their recent performances indicate a well-structured approach, combining solid defensive organization with incisive attacking plays.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 3.01 for a Hartlepool victory and 2.18 for an away win for Carlisle, reflecting the latter’s favourable form. Our model predicts a 29.5% chance of a Hartlepool win, a 26.2% likelihood of a draw, and a 43.8% probability of Carlisle securing all three points. Given the trends, a closely fought match is expected, with a predicted final score of 1:1 seeming plausible, although both teams will be eager to improve their standings with a crucial win. Ultimately, the outcome remains uncertain as both sides vie for important points.
This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-02-21T17:52:03+00:00.
| Hartlepool 30.3% |
Draw 27.2% |
Carlisle 42.6% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Outrights of English National League Carlisle: 1.51% Hartlepool: 0.08%
!!!!! Information about video stream is absent for now
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.05 | 3.4 | 2.18 | ||
| 3.08 | 3.35 | 2.1 | ||
| 2.93 | 3.4 | 2.27 |
Latest Results
| 21.02.26 Solihull Moors – Hartlepool United – 3:4 11.02.26 York City – Hartlepool United – 3:2 07.02.26 Tamworth – Hartlepool United – 1:1 31.01.26 Hartlepool United – Aldershot Town – 0:3 24.01.26 Brackley Town – Hartlepool United – 0:0 |
21.02.26 Carlisle United – Yeovil Town – 3:0 14.02.26 Forest Green Rovers – Carlisle United – 1:3 10.02.26 Carlisle United – Scunthorpe United – 3:2 07.02.26 Rochdale AFC – Carlisle United – 1:0 31.01.26 Carlisle United – Altrincham – 3:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 01.10.25 Carlisle United – Hartlepool United – 3:1 24.01.23 Carlisle United – Hartlepool United – 3:1 08.10.22 Hartlepool United – Carlisle United – 1:3 18.01.22 Carlisle United – Hartlepool United – 0:0 31.08.21 Carlisle United – Hartlepool United – 4:3 penalties |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Rochdale | 32 | 25 | 3 | 4 | 61:21 | 40 | 78 |
| 2 | York City | 33 | 23 | 8 | 2 | 88:32 | 56 | 77 |
| 3 | Carlisle | 33 | 21 | 5 | 7 | 61:38 | 23 | 68 |
| 4 | Boreham Wood | 32 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 61:39 | 22 | 61 |
| 5 | Scunthorpe | 32 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 57:43 | 14 | 60 |
| 6 | Forest Green | 34 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 56:39 | 17 | 59 |
| 7 | Southend | 30 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 52:27 | 25 | 52 |
| 8 | FC Halifax | 34 | 15 | 6 | 13 | 51:49 | 2 | 51 |
| 9 | Hartlepool | 33 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 39:36 | 3 | 48 |
| 10 | Solihull Moors | 33 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 55:51 | 4 | 42 |
| 11 | Boston Utd | 34 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 43:49 | -6 | 40 |
| 12 | Aldershot | 32 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 58:60 | -2 | 39 |
| 13 | Tamworth | 32 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 37:51 | -14 | 39 |
| 14 | Woking | 31 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 41:38 | 3 | 38 |
| 15 | Altrincham | 33 | 11 | 4 | 18 | 38:49 | -11 | 37 |
| 16 | Brackley Town | 31 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 27:40 | -13 | 36 |
| 17 | Wealdstone | 31 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 36:50 | -14 | 36 |
| 18 | Eastleigh | 33 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 41:57 | -16 | 36 |
| 19 | Sutton | 32 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 44:51 | -7 | 35 |
| 20 | Yeovil | 32 | 10 | 5 | 17 | 32:45 | -13 | 35 |
| 21 | Braintree | 33 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 23:47 | -24 | 30 |
| 22 | Morecambe | 33 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 42:70 | -28 | 26 |
| 23 | Gateshead | 31 | 7 | 4 | 20 | 35:70 | -35 | 25 |
| 24 | Truro | 32 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 30:56 | -26 | 24 |
English National League Outrights
1. Rochdale: 1.83 (49.77%)
2. York City: 1.98 (46.01%)
3. Carlisle: 60.6 (1.51%)
4. Boreham Wood: 137.75 (0.66%)
5. Scunthorpe: 150.25 (0.61%)
6. Forest Green: 325.25 (0.28%)
7. Southend: 325.25 (0.28%)
8. Halifax: 825.25 (0.11%)
9. Hartlepool: 1075.25 (0.08%)
10. Yeovil: 1200.25 (0.08%)
11. Brackley: 1200.25 (0.08%)
12. Wealdstone: 1200.25 (0.08%)
13. Boston United: 1200.25 (0.08%)
14. Aldershot: 1200.25 (0.08%)
15. Eastleigh: 1200.25 (0.08%)
16. Woking: 1200.25 (0.08%)
17. Tamworth: 1200.25 (0.08%)
18. Solihull Moors: 1200.25 (0.08%)
Hartlepool United – Carlisle United and other English National League events on our partner.
