Here we look back at the memorable day with both match and fan pictures. And to think the mighty Newcastle United only took 6,000 supporters to the Stadium of Light for their third round clash last weekend.
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13. Match report
As for the match itself, Hartlepool fought bravely but lost 1-0 to Julio Arca's second-half strike. Photo: LH
14. The Honour's ours
The 1-0 defeat, however, only levelled the score between the two clubs. Pools won the only previous competitive encounter between the two sides thanks to Brian Honour's goal in the Sherpa Van Trophy in 1988. Photo: FLR