Hartlepool United's Mark Shelton celebrates with his team mates after scoring their first goal during the Vanarama National League match between Hartlepool United and Aldershot Town at Victoria Park, Hartlepool on Saturday 8th February 2020. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)Hartlepool United's Mark Shelton celebrates with his team mates after scoring their first goal during the Vanarama National League match between Hartlepool United and Aldershot Town at Victoria Park, Hartlepool on Saturday 8th February 2020. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)
Hartlepool United's Mark Shelton celebrates with his team mates after scoring their first goal during the Vanarama National League match between Hartlepool United and Aldershot Town at Victoria Park, Hartlepool on Saturday 8th February 2020. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

The EIGHT key stats from Hartlepool United's 2-0 win over Aldershot Town in the National League – shots, possession, expected goals show how dominant Dave Challinor's side were

Hartlepool United got back to winning ways in the National League with a 2-0 victory over Aldershot Town.

Goals from Luke Molyneux and Mark Shelton saw Dave Challinor’s side pick up three points to move into the top 10 in the fifth tier.

With 12 games to go, Pools are just three points off the final play-off place following another comfortable afternoon at Victoria Park.

Ultimately the 2-0 scoreline and three points are all that matters, but just how comfortable was the win for Challinor’s men? Scroll down and click through the pages to reveal the key Hartlepool stats...