Pools host seventh-placed Aldershot, who arrive in the North East on a run of four games without a win and in desperate need of three points to keep themselves in the play-off places.
Kevin Phillips and his side, meanwhile, will be looking to build on a positive Easter weekend that saw them take four points from a possible six.
There was also lots to talk about off the pitch, with Pools legend Ronnie Moore returning as chief scout and chairman Raj Singh announcing his intention to take a step back from the day-to-day running of the club.
Manager Kevin Phillips and left-back David Ferguson met with the press on Friday morning to discuss another busy week – here are 10 things we learned:
9. Phillips already has one eye on next season
Although the Pools boss stressed that his first priority is ensuring his side make mathematically sure of National League survival as soon as possible, he admitted that he's already thinking about how he can build a competitive squad for next season. Photo: Mark Fletcher
10. Pools want three points against Aldershot
Phillips was once again full of praise for his side's supporters and wants his players to reward the fans with three points at home against Aldershot, who are in the play-off places but without a win in their last four, on Saturday. Photo: Mark Fletcher