Morecambe vs Hartlepool United

25 March 2026 · National League · 2025/26 · Referee Matthew McQuillan

Full time 2 – 3

Half-time: 1–1

Gwion Edwards 23’
Jack Nolan 60’

Charlie Caton 34’
Alex Reid 75’, 87’

Match summary

Hartlepool United came from behind to win 3-2 away at Morecambe, with a late winner. It was 1-1 at half-time.

In the first half, Gwion Edwards put Morecambe ahead from a corner in the 23rd minute and Charlie Caton equalised in the 34th minute. In the second half, Jack Nolan put Morecambe back in front in the 60th minute, Alex Reid equalised in the 75th minute, and Reid won it in the 87th minute.

The chances backed that up: Hartlepool United created 2.44 expected goals (xG) from 18 shots to Morecambe's 1.36 from 19.

Match stats

44% Possession 56%

19 Shots 18

5 Shots on target 10

8 Corners 6

315 Passes 455

69.5% Pass accuracy 77.4%

4 Tackles 0

8 Fouls 5

2 Yellow cards 0

0 Red cards 0

1 Offsides 1

Key events

Morecambe Hartlepool United

Kick-off

11’

Charlie CatonShot on target

16’

Matty DalyShot on target

Daniel OgwuruShot on target

22’

Gwion EdwardsLeft foot shot

1-0

23’

34’

Charlie CatonLeft foot shot

1-1

36’

Alex ReidShot on target

Miguel AzeezFoul

43’

45’

Alex ReidShot on target

Half-time1-1

46’

Charlie CatonShot on target

Second half underway

Jack NolanLeft foot shot

2-1

60’

Mohammed SangareDaniel Ogwuru

72’

George ThomasMiguel Azeez

72’

75’

Alex ReidLeft foot shot

2-2

Harlee DeanFoul

76’

Tom FogartyLewis Payne

78’

Tyrese SinclairShot on target

Gwion EdwardsShot on target

79’

80’

Sam FolarinCharlie Caton

80’

Adam CampbellMatty Daly

82’

Adam CampbellShot on target

87’

Alex ReidRight foot shot

2-3

89’

Vadaine OliverAlex Reid

Kyle JamesonGwion Edwards

90+1’

Ben TollittTimothy Akindileni

90+1’

Ben TollittShot on target

90+4’

Full-time2-3

How the chances added up

Running total of expected goals (xG) for each side through the match. xG rates each chance by how often similar shots are scored. A goal is marked where it was scored.

Morecambe 1.36 xGHartlepool United 2.44 xG Goal

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Shot map

Every shot and where it was taken from.

Hartlepool United attacking Morecambe attacking

Size shows xG Goal On target Off target or blocked

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Lineups

Morecambe 3-5-2 Starting XI

Hartlepool United 4-1-3-2 Starting XI

Player stats

Goalkeeper1 player


Jamal Blackman	90′	7	3	38	–	–	–	–	–

Defenders5 players


Liam Hogan	90′	–	–	1	4	2	23	–	–	–	–
Harlee Dean	90′	1	–	1	11	7	22	1	–	–
Timothy Akindileni Taken off	90′	–	1	–	11	7	23	–	–	–	–
Lewis Payne Taken off	79′	–	1	–	10	1	35	2	–	–	–
Tom Fogarty Came on as a substitute	18′	1	–	–	–	–	6	–	–	–	–

Midfielders5 players


Paul Lewis	90′	–	–	19	–	–	–	–	6	1	–	–
Jack Nolan	90′	1	–	39	4	0.10	–	1	6	–	–	–
Miguel Azeez Taken off	74′	–	–	20	1	0.01	1	1	2	3	–
Gwion Edwards Taken off	90′	1	–	37	2	0.19	1	–	8	1	3	–
George Thomas Came on as a substitute	24′	–	–	8	–	–	–	–	2	–	–	–

Forwards3 players


Christopher Popov	90′	–	1	1	–	0.18	0.04	1	8	–	24	–
Daniel Ogwuru Taken off	74′	–	–	2	1	0.25	–	–	3	–	9	–
Mohammed Sangare Came on as a substitute	24′	–	–	–	–	–	0.01	2	1	–	9	–

Goalkeeper1 player


Nick Hayes	90′	3	2	23	1	–	–	–	–

Defenders3 players


Jay Benn	90′	–	–	1	8	2	45	2	–	–	–
Maxim Kouogun	90′	–	2	1	6	3	30	–	–	–	–
Cameron John	90′	–	1	1	6	2	76	1	–	1	–

Midfielders7 players


Jack Hunter	90′	–	–	44	–	–	–	1	7	–	–	–
Nathan Sheron	90′	–	–	54	2	0.08	–	5	7	–	1	–
Jamie Miley	90′	–	–	33	–	–	–	1	5	1	2	–
Matty Daly Taken off	82′	–	–	37	–	–	–	1	7	1	–	–
Tyrese Sinclair	90′	–	1	59	3	0.47	–	1	14	–	1	–
Adam Campbell Came on as a substitute	16′	–	–	10	1	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Sam Folarin Came on as a substitute	16′	–	–	8	2	0.11	–	–	1	–	–	–

Forwards3 players


Alex Reid Taken off	90′	2	–	7	4	1.20	–	–	3	1	17	–
Charlie Caton Taken off	82′	1	–	3	3	0.84	–	–	5	1	19	–
Vadaine Oliver Came on as a substitute	7′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	1	–	–	–

Came on Taken off Sent off Red is the most in that position for the team

Every player who took the pitch, starters first and then substitutes. A dash means none. xG and xA are expected goals and assists.

Before kick-off

Morecambe win 34% Avg odds 2.69

Draw 26% Avg odds 3.44

Hartlepool United win 40% Avg odds 2.29

Chances implied by the average closing odds, with the bookmaker margin removed.

Form going into the game

Morecambe L W W D L

Hartlepool United W L L W W

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Previous and next meeting

Previous meeting: Hartlepool United 1-1 Morecambe, 04 Nov 25 All Morecambe vs Hartlepool United meetings

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