Scunthorpe United vs Hartlepool United predictions, Sep 26, 2026

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As Scunthorpe United prepares to host Hartlepool United in the English National League on September 26, 2026, both teams will be looking to improve their recent performances. Scunthorpe comes into this match with a slight edge, having secured 2 victories in their last 5 outings. Their recent form suggests a team that is beginning to find some rhythm, likely relying on a solid defensive setup combined with opportunistic counterattacks.

Conversely, Hartlepool United has struggled of late, managing only 1 win in their previous 5 matches. This run could lead to tactical adjustments as they seek to regain momentum. The away side may focus on a more aggressive pressing style to unsettle Scunthorpe’s defense and create goal-scoring opportunities.

Bookmakers list Scunthorpe as favorites, offering odds of 2.07 for a home win, while Hartlepool stands at 3.24 for an away victory. According to model predictions, there’s a 39.4% chance of a home win, a 23.3% chance of a draw, and a 32.5% chance for an away win. The predicted final score is a 1:1 draw, indicating a closely contested match—though the outcome remains uncertain.

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Scunthorpe 45.3%

Draw 26%

Hartlepool 28.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of English National League Hartlepool: 2.87% Scunthorpe: 0.94%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.04	3.62	3.37
	2.05	3.50	3.10
	1.95	3.42	3.33
	1.99	3.50	3.25
	2.07	3.5	3.25
	2.03	3.55	3.05

Latest Results

19.09.26 AFC Hornchurch – Scunthorpe United – 1:0 16.09.26 Scunthorpe United – Boreham Wood – 1:2 12.09.26 Sutton United – Scunthorpe United – 0:2 08.09.26 Scunthorpe United – Nottingham Forest U21 – 2:1 05.09.26 Scunthorpe United – Harrogate Town – 0:2

19.09.26 Hartlepool United – Worthing FC – 1:3 16.09.26 Altrincham – Hartlepool United – 2:1 11.09.26 Kidderminster Harriers – Hartlepool United – 2:0 05.09.26 Hartlepool United – Woking – 1:0 01.09.26 FC Halifax Town – Hartlepool United – 1:0

Facts

A direct clash near the foot of the table where neither side can afford to drop points (ranked 22nd in the Relegation and 19th).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Scunthorpe won 1.

In recent outings, Scunthorpe has recorded mixed results (last 5 matches: 2 wins).

Hartlepool has struggled for form in recent encounters (last 5 matches: 1 win).

Scunthorpe may face physical fatigue compared to their opponent, having played more matches in recent days.

A closely fought contest is anticipated, with Scunthorpe holding a narrow advantage.

In the last 9 head-to-head meetings, Scunthorpe has recorded 2 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses, with a goal aggregate of 6:8 (averaging 0.7:0.9 goals per game).

Specifically in home fixtures for Scunthorpe against this opponent, the record stands at 1 win, 2 draws, and 1 loss, with 3:3 goals (averaging 0.8:0.8 per game).

Latest Head To Head

03.04.26 Scunthorpe United – Hartlepool United – 0:0 26.12.25 Hartlepool United – Scunthorpe United – 1:2 30.07.24 Hartlepool United – Scunthorpe United – 2:1 30.04.22 Scunthorpe United – Hartlepool United – 1:1 11.12.21 Hartlepool United – Scunthorpe United – 0:0

Standings

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Boreham Wood	9	7	2	0	23:11	12	23
2	Southend	9	6	2	1	23:12	11	20
3	Kidderminster	9	5	3	1	13:7	6	18
4	AFC Fylde	9	5	2	2	20:13	7	17
5	Harrogate	9	5	1	3	20:16	4	16
6	Sutton	9	5	1	3	10:10	0	16
7	Yeovil	9	4	3	2	18:14	4	15
8	Aldershot	9	4	3	2	10:7	3	15
9	Hornchurch	9	5	0	4	11:12	-1	15
10	Altrincham	9	5	0	4	12:15	-3	15
11	Worthing	9	4	2	3	17:15	2	14
12	Eastleigh	9	4	2	3	11:10	1	14
13	FC Halifax	9	4	1	4	14:11	3	13
14	Forest Green	9	4	1	4	13:14	-1	13
15	Boston Utd	9	3	2	4	13:13	0	11
16	Carlisle	9	2	4	3	16:14	2	10
17	Barrow	9	2	3	4	11:12	-1	9
18	Woking	9	2	3	4	10:12	-2	9
19	Hartlepool	9	3	0	6	7:11	-4	9
20	Wealdstone	9	2	2	5	11:15	-4	8
21	Tamworth	9	2	2	5	16:23	-7	8
22	Scunthorpe	9	2	1	6	11:15	-4	7
23	Solihull Moors	9	1	1	7	9:23	-14	4
24	Gateshead	9	1	1	7	6:20	-14	4

English National League Outrights

1. Boreham Wood: 1.73 (44.74%)

2. Southend: 4.44 (17.43%)

3. Carlisle: 10.6 (7.3%)

4. Harrogate: 13 (5.95%)

5. Forest Green: 20.4 (3.79%)

6. AFC Fylde: 26.6 (2.91%)

7. Hartlepool: 27 (2.87%)

8. Yeovil: 30 (2.58%)

9. Kidderminster: 40.6 (1.91%)

10. Sutton: 43 (1.8%)

11. Barrow: 56.2 (1.38%)

12. Scunthorpe: 82.2 (0.94%)

13. Hornchurch: 92.2 (0.84%)

14. Worthing FC: 110.2 (0.7%)

15. Boston United: 120.2 (0.64%)

16. Halifax: 130.2 (0.59%)

17. Eastleigh: 130.2 (0.59%)

18. Woking: 130.2 (0.59%)

19. Aldershot: 130.2 (0.59%)

20. Tamworth: 150.2 (0.52%)

21. Altrincham: 180.2 (0.43%)

22. Wealdstone: 230.2 (0.34%)

23. Solihull Moors: 280.2 (0.28%)

24. Gateshead: 280.2 (0.28%)

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