The numbers lean Hawthorn Hawthorn edge 4–1 on season record, scoring margin, recent form and recent meetings. 175 meetings in AFL on record. A read of the stats, not a tip.
Carlton lead the head to head 106–69 from 175 meetings since 1925. 2026: Carlton 13–11–1, Hawthorn 16–7–2. Hawthorn have the better margin, +16.1 a game to +0.6. Hawthorn have won the last 4 against Carlton. Last five: Carlton 3 wins, Hawthorn 2. Hawthorn average more goals per game: 14.2 to 12.4. Hawthorn average more inside 50s per game: 56.7 to 51.8. At home: Carlton win 63%, Hawthorn 56% (every game we hold). Carlton’s biggest win in the rivalry: 210–82 in 1969, by 128. Head to head 106 175 games since 1925 69
11 July 2026 · MCG Carlton 39 Hawthorn 103 24 July 2025 · MCG Carlton 61 Hawthorn 85 20 Mar 2025 · MCG Carlton 60 Hawthorn 80 11 Aug 2024 · MCG Carlton 38 Hawthorn 112 2 July 2023 · MCG Carlton 112 Hawthorn 52 3 Apr 2022 · MCG Carlton 74 Hawthorn 73 22 May 2021 · MCG Carlton 86 Hawthorn 63 31 July 2020 · Optus Stadium Carlton 58 Hawthorn 89 2026 season Per game, this season.
86.2 2,155 total Scored per gameper game 98.2 2,454 total
85.6 2,140 total Conceded per gameper game · lower is better 82.1 2,052 total
389.8 9,744 total Disposalsper game 380.5 9,513 total
12.4 310 total Goalsper game 14.2 356 total
103.4 2,585 total Marksper game 97.6 2,439 total
55.1 1,377 total Tacklesper game
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