So how about a reminder of the game locally and a look at Sunday League matches from years gone by.
Teams from Hartlepool and Peterlee feature in this flashback to 2007, 2008 and 2012.
Were you a player or supporter of Rovers, Athletic Rugby, Chester or Throston Wanderers? We have got them and much more in our photo selection so take a look and see if you can spot someone you recognise.
5. A 2012 tussle
Hartlepool Rovers (Red) v Athletic Rugby in the Hartlepool Sunday League. Remember this from 2012? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: FRANK REID
6. Drama in the mud
Lion Hillcarter in the yellow strip are on the attack against Mulgrave Athletric in this 2008 encounter at the King George V playing fields. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: GW
7. Battling for possession
Peterlee Central (stripes) against Half Moon in the Peterlee and District Sunday League eight years ago. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: FRANK REID
8. Local league action
Easington CIU (white) v Easington Welfare in the Peterlee and District Sunday League in 2012. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: FRANK REID