Hartlepool 2-0 Braintree Town
Updated
Hartlepool won: Hartlepool 2-0 Braintree Town in the National League (Round 2) on Sat, 16 Aug 2025 at The Prestige Group Stadium, Hartlepool, County Durham. Hartlepool goals: Aidan Francis-Clarke 33' (og), Alex Reid 56' (pen). Sent off: George Langston (55'). Possession: 51%-49%.
Match report
Hartlepool beat Braintree Town 2-0
Hartlepool got the better of Braintree Town 2-0 at The Prestige Group Stadium on Saturday 16 August in the National League.
An own goal by Aidan Francis-Clarke put Hartlepool ahead on 33' (1-0) and Alex Reid made it 2-0 from the penalty spot on 56'.
George Langston (Braintree Town) was sent off on 55'.
Hartlepool had 51%% of the ball, shots were 12-6 (4-3 on target).
Attendance: 3,424. Referee: Garreth Rhodes.
Match stats
| Hartlepool | Braintree Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Corners | 4 | 2 |
| Offsides | 4 | 2 |
| Attacks | 108 | 103 |
| Free Kicks | 17 | 19 |
| Substitutions | 5 | 4 |
| Total Shots | 12 | 6 |
| Shots On Target | 4 | 3 |
| Shots Off Target | 6 | 2 |
| Shots Blocked | 2 | 1 |
| Throw-Ins | 31 | 21 |
| Goal Kicks | 4 | 7 |
Lineups
Hartlepool (3-4-1-2): Harvey Cartwright, Reiss McNally, Tom Parkes, Cameron John, Jay Benn, Nathan Sheron, Jamie Miley, Besart Topallaj, Jermaine Francis, Alex Reid, Danny Johnson
Braintree Town (4-2-3-1): Mason Terry, Aidan Francis-Clarke, George Langston, Tommy Smith, Frankie Terry, Manny Omrore, Marley Marshall, Lewis Walker, Fletcher Hubbard, Elliot Thorpe, John Akinde
Key events
- 32' · Yellow card · Besart Topallaj (Hartlepool)
- 32' · Yellow card · George Langston (Braintree Town)
- 33' · Goal · Aidan Francis-Clarke (Hartlepool)
- 55' · Red card · George Langston (Braintree Town)
- 56' · Goal · Alex Reid (Hartlepool)
- 59' · Substitution · Alan Judge for Fletcher Hubbard (Braintree Town)
- 64' · Substitution · Chay Cooper for Elliot Thorpe (Braintree Town)
- 71' · Yellow card · Lewis Walker (Braintree Town)
- 75' · Substitution · Maxim Kouogun for Alex Reid (Hartlepool)
- 75' · Substitution · Matty Daly for Tom Parkes (Hartlepool)
- 76' · Substitution · Sahid Kamara for John Akinde (Braintree Town)
- 76' · Substitution · Freddie Hockey for Lewis Walker (Braintree Town)
- 82' · Substitution · Luke Charman for Danny Johnson (Hartlepool)
- 82' · Substitution · Brad Walker for Jamie Miley (Hartlepool)
- 90'+5 · Substitution · Adam Campbell for Brad Walker (Hartlepool)
All-time head-to-head
6 league meetings since 2018: Hartlepool 2, draws 4, Braintree Town 0.
Questions
Who won Hartlepool vs Braintree Town?
Hartlepool won, 2-0 (National League) on Sat, 16 Aug 2025.
When and where is Hartlepool vs Braintree Town?
Sat, 16 Aug 2025, 14:00 UTC at The Prestige Group Stadium, Hartlepool, County Durham, National League.
What is the head-to-head record between Hartlepool and Braintree Town?
In 6 league meetings since 2018: Hartlepool 2 wins, 4 draws, Braintree Town 0 wins (goals 6-3).