Hartlepool United's trip to Harrogate Town selected for live BT Sports coverage
Pools face a hectic schedule heading into 2019 with journeys to Maidenhead, Leamington, Gateshead and Chesterfield to come before travelling to North Yorkshire.
The tie was due to kick-off at 3pm, however has now been brought forward to a 12:35pm start.
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Hide AdIn front of the live TV cameras, Pools will be expected to have Matthew Bates' successor in place, with Havant & Waterlooville boss Lee Bradbury installed as the bookies' favourite.
Harrogate Town have been surprise package in this season's National League following their promotion to non-league's top-flight while Pools form has dipped of late, losing their previous seven matches.
It will be the pair's first-ever competitve meeting at the CNG Stadium.