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.

Look at that smile.

5. Hartlepool United V Rochdale

Look at that smile. Photo: Frank Reid

Fans eagerly await the match to start.

6. Hartlepool United V Rochdale

Fans eagerly await the match to start. Photo: Frank Reid

Fancy dress ready.

7. Hartlepool United V Rochdale

Fancy dress ready. Photo: Frank Reid

Thumbs up if you can't wait for Pools to win.

8. Hartlepool United V Rochdale

Thumbs up if you can't wait for Pools to win. Photo: Frank Reid

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