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Stephen Thirkill

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Sports writer and editor, covering Mansfield Chad and Derbyshire Times.

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More than 793 ,000 fans have watched National League games this season at an average crowd of 2,763 a game.

How the crowds down at Pools compare to the rest of the league

BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Balls are seen during the pre match warm up prior to the Sky Bet League One match between Burton Albion and Northampton Town at Pirelli Stadium on December 26, 2025 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) : Football fans have been having theri say on their matchday experiences at grounds around the National League

Is this the worst National League ground Pools fans will visit this season?

The Hartlepool United fans who made the long midweek trek to Altrincham.

See who you know amongst these fans who watched Pools on a chilly night in 2023

Hartlepool Fans arrive early for the Sky Bet League Two match between Hartlepool and Doncaster at Victoria Park on May 6, 2017.

33 pics of the loyal Pool fans who have backed their team through thick and thin

Hartlepool United fans during the defeat at Chesterfield on 28th August 2023.

Are you in these snaps of the brilliant fans who backed Pools back in 2023?

Hartelpool United are five points off the play-off places and looking to rack up some wins to get break into the top seven.

Where will Pools finish this season? - A supercomputer has given this verdict

Hartlepool United are five points off the play-off places but have paid the price for too many draws.

How likely is it that Pools will play in the EFL next season?

Middlesbrough travel to Leicester City tomorrow night looking to get some momentum going after two games without a win.

Supercomputer predicts outcome of promotion battle after defeat for Boro

Middlesborough are looking to return to the Premier League for the first time in ten seasons.

The two teams AI thinks will win automatic promotion to the Premier League

Middlesbrough have a five point cushion on third placed Coventry after an unbeaten start to the season.

The two teams AI thinks will win automatic promotion to the Premier League

Jonathan Hogg is one of many experienced EFL players looking for a new club after being released by Huddersfield Town n the summer.

27 free agents which could fit the bill for Pools

There have been 19 red cards dished out around the National League so far this season.

The dirtiest' team in League One has been revealed - here's where Pools rank

Steven Fletcher is still looking for a new club following his release from Wrexham.

These players are still looking for a club and could do a job for Pools

Hartlepool United begin what they hope will be a promotion winning season on Aug 9 at Yeovil Town.

The latest National League play-off odds as Pools target promotion glory

Hartlepool United will get the National League season underway on August 9.

How likely are Pools to finish inside the top seven?

Middlesbrough finished four points off the play-offs after a poor end to the season.

These are the odds you can get on a dream Boro promotion

Five National League stadiums will have a capacity of 10,000 or more next season.

Where are the biggest stadiums in this season's National League?
There are some big grounds in the National League once again next season.
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Fans have been having their say on the best and worst match experiences in the National League.

This is how National League fans rate their trip to Pools

Fans have been having their say on the best and worst match experiences in the Championship.

Is this the worst matchday experience in the Championship?

Research into last season has shown who are the best and worst supported clubs around the EFL based on how full their stadiums are.

How good was your side at selling tickets last season?

An adult season-ticket at Middlesbrough will cost £510.

How Boro's season-ticket prices compare to the rest of the Championship

Middlesbrough fell just short of the play-offs last season following a poor run of results in their final games.

These are the odds you can get on Boro winning the 2025/26 Championship title

The trip to Gateshead will be Hartlepool United's shortest away day.

This is how many miles Pool fans will clock up on the road next season

There were 2,117 bookings and 91 red cards around the National League this season.

This was the National League's dirtiest team this season

Middlesbrough are 7/2 shots to claim a final day play-off place after a costly poor run of form has seen them drop down the table.

Here's where Boro are tipped to finish the 2025/26 Championship season

Hartlepool United are ending he National League season in inconsistent fashion.

Who are the best sides in the National League right now?

Middlesbrough trail West Brom on goal difference in a four-horse race for Championship play-off places.

Will Boro secure a top six finish? This is what AI says

Middlesbrough are said to have one of the bigger wage bills in the Championship.

This is how much Boro are said to be shelling out in wages this season
This is how much every club in the Championship is rumoured to be spending on player wages right now.
Stephen Thirkill

CRAWLEY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: A general view of the inside of the stadium prior to the Subway Women's League Cup match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal at Broadfield Stadium on January 22, 2025 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images) : Crawley Town are on the look out for a new manager following the sacking of Rob Elliot.

This former Pools striker is being linked with the vacant manager job at Crawley

There have been 1,745 yellow cards and 81 red cards around the National League this season.

This is the dirtiest side in the National League - find out where Pools rank

Hartlepool United are nine points above the relegation zone ahead of the visit of Boston United at the weekend.

AI predicts the final National League table as Pools look over their shoulders

Fans have been having their stay on the matchday experience at Hartlepool United.

These are said to be the National League's three worst matchday experiences

Fans have been having their say on the best and worst matchday experiences around the Championship.

This is said to be the Championship's worst matchday experience

Hartlepool United fans have been there in force this season.

How the average gates at Pools compares to the rest of the National League

Hartlepool United are without a win in seven games after a poor run of form.

Here's where Pools are now tipped to finish the season

The Hartlepool area is blessed with some cracking places to dine if you fancy a good curry.

15 of the best places for Asian cuisine across the Hartlepool area

Hartlepool United attracted a crowd of 3.177 for the 2-2 draw at home to Tamworth.

These are the best supported sides in the National League this season

Middlesbrough face too big games this week which will test their play-off credentials.

Will Boro kick on and bag a play-off spot?

Middlesbrough slipped to a second successive defeat on Monday night to leave them outside the Championship play-off places on goal difference.

Can Boro make the play-offs?

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The teams currently predicted to make the National League play-offs

Middlesbrough are sixth in the Championship after a 2-1 defeat at Preston North End.

Can Boro seal a play-off spot?

There have been 59 red cards and 1,261 bookings in the National League this season.

Here are the National League's dirtiest sides so far this season

There have been 37 red cards and 1,276 bookings in the Championship this season.

These are the dirtiest teams in the Championship this season

Hartlepool United beat Oldham Athletic to boost their National League play-off hopes.

The six teams predicted to make the play-offs - are Pools included?

Hartlepool United have had average gates of just over 3.500 so far this season.

The average crowds for every National League club this season

Fleetwood Town sacked Charlie Adam on Sunday following the club's 2-0 defeat at Barrow.

Former Pools boss in the running for Fleetwood job

There has been 916 yellow cards and a whopping 39 red cards in the National League this season.

These are the worst disciplined sides in the National League this season

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