Pools will be looking to make it three wins on the bounce and potentially move up to second in the National League table as they face a Magpies side sitting just below them in the table.
A 4-0 win over Stockport County before Christmas was backed up with a 3-1 victory over Halifax Town on Boxing Day which took Pools up to third in the fifth tier.
Here is the confirmed line-up for Pools this afternoon...

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Ryan Donaldson warming up for Hartlepool United. Photo: FRANK REID 2020

. GK - Ben Killip
Has barely been tested in the past couple of games. Photo: Mark Fletcher


. CB - Ryan Johnson
Has four goals for the season now after scoring in back to back games. Photo: Mark Fletcher

. CB - Timi Odusina
The three at the back formation is proving effective. Things should remain the same today. Photo: Mark Fletcher

. CB - Tyler Magloire
His loan spell is up next month but Pools could look to extend it should the side maintain a good run of form. Photo: HUFC

5. CB - Tyler Magloire
His loan spell is up next month but Pools could look to extend it should the side maintain a good run of form. Photo: HUFC

6. RWB - Jamie Sterry
Been excellent following his arrival last week. Photo: FRANK REID 2019

7. CM - Nicky Featherstone
Donning the captain's armband in Donaldson's absence from the starting line-up and leading by example. Photo: Mark Fletcher

8. CM - Tom Crawford
Comes into midfield in place of the injured Mark Shelton who broke his hand during Saturday's win over Halifax. Photo: Ian Charles