Match analysis
EnglandNational League Cup
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this National League Cup fixture.
Middlesbrough U21 beat Hartlepool 10-0 on Tuesday 11 August in a National League Cup fixture. Middlesbrough U21 went in 3-0 ahead at half-time and kept their noses in front.
The goals for Middlesbrough U21 came from F. Coulson (5', 50', 52', 70', 90'), L. Campbell (8'), E. Tika-Lemba (37'), D. James (54'), L. Kakai (60') and L. Harrison (65').
Head-to-head, these two have played just once (August 2026), and Middlesbrough U21 won it. Our Hartlepool vs Middlesbrough U21 prediction page has every tip on this pairing.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| HartlepoolHome | Rating | Middlesbrough U21Away |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,500 | Overall | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Match venue | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | At home | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Away | 1,500 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,500 | Attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Defence | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Home attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Away attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Home defence | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Away defence | 1,500 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,500 | Goal environment | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Home goals | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Away goals | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Close games | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Winning margin | 1,500 |
Match venue compares Hartlepool at home with Middlesbrough U21 away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.