Hundreds of Poolies were spotted at Rochdale, in Manchester, as Hartlepool United played their final away game of the season.

placeholder image — Hundreds of Poolies were spotted at Rochdale, in Manchester, as Hartlepool United played their final away game of the season.

Take a look at 21 MORE fan photos as Hartlepool flat caps take on Rochdale in Pools game

By Madeleine Raine

Published 27th Apr 2025, 11:46 GMT

More than 700 Poolies travelled to Rochester, in Manchester, for the club’s final away game of the season.

As is Poolie tradition, scores of spectators donned the traditional flat cap as this year’s fancy dress theme.

Dressed to impress.

1. Hartlepool United V Rochdale

Dressed to impress. Photo: Frank Reid

Flat caps on tour.

2. Hartlepool United V Rochdale

Flat caps on tour. Photo: Frank Reid

Hundreds of flat caps were spotted in Manchester on Saturday.

3. Hartlepool United V Rochdale

Hundreds of flat caps were spotted in Manchester on Saturday. Photo: Frank Reid

Smiles all around.

4. Hartlepool United V Rochdale

Smiles all around. Photo: Frank Reid

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