Hartlepool United

vs

Sutton United FC

Preview

Hartlepool United

• Hartlepool United are ninth in the National League 2025-2026 table with 51 points from 34 games, fifteen more than 19th-placed Sutton United FC.
• The hosts have been in good form with two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five.
• They come into the game on the back of a two-game winning streak.
• Tyrese Sinclair has three goals in his last five appearances.
• Alex Reid leads the club’s scoring with nine in 29 league games.

Sutton United

• Sutton United have won only two of their 16 National League away games this season, losing nine.
• They like to play fast and get the ball wide and into the box quickly.
• Kai Jennings has three goals in his last five games.
• Lewis Simper has nine goals in 33 National League appearances.

Head-to-Head

• Hartlepool and Sutton played out a 3-3 draw at Gander Green Lane four months ago.
• Hartlepool have won one and drawn one of their two National League meetings with Sutton this season.

Key Players

• Hartlepool United
  • Tyrese Sinclair - three goals in his last five appearances.
  • Alex Reid - nine goals in 29 league games.
• Sutton United
  • Kai Jennings - three goals in his last five games.
  • Lewis Simper - nine goals in 33 National League appearances.

Betting Insights

• Oddsmakers have Hartlepool at 1.91 and Sutton at 3.46.
• Over 2.5 goals is available at 1.72.
• Hartlepool concede 0.94 goals per home game on average in the National League this term.
• Sutton have scored only 17 goals in their 16 away trips this season.

Prediction

• Hartlepool United are the odds-on favorite to edge this match at home.
• Antony Sweeney’s system has made Hartlepool tough to beat, with strength on set pieces and quick transitions.
• Given Sutton’s low away goal return and direct style, over 2.5 goals looks like the better alternative bet.