John Askey’s side still have two friendlies to contest, both at the Suit Direct Stadium, following a week on the road.
Pools returned from their pre-season training camp in Scotland to face National League North side Blyth Spartans before making the trip to Northern League side Redcar Athletic.
And with 24 players on show across both games, we got a glimpse at Askey's squad for the season ahead:
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Hartlepool United enjoyed back-to-back pre-season friendlies on the road ahead of the new National League season. Photo: FRANK REID
. Pete Jameson - 7
Brave save in the first half at Blyth to smother the ball in a one-v-one situation. Vocal in both outings and looks calm and composed. Didn’t have a lot to do in the second half at Redcar but did so with minimal fuss. Photo: FRANK REID
. Joel Dixon - 7
Made a super double save in the second half at Blyth as well as some decent clearances from one or two loose passes back to him. Not a lot he could do with Redcar’s goal. Made a smart low save soon after. Solid account. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid
. Dan Dodds - 7
Played the second 45 at Blyth at full-back and showed his attacking capabilities when setting up an opportunity for Joe Grey. Was accomplished in the first half at Redcar as a third centre-back, again offering plenty in attack, to demonstrate his versatility. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid
. Dillon De Silva - 6
Only featured in the first half at Blyth before being released ahead of the trip to Redcar. Did well going forward, was busy and created one or two openings. A little wayward with his end product. Seemed more suited heading towards goal than defending his own goal. Photo: FRANK REID
. Louis Stephenson - 6
Looked solid in his 45 minutes at Redcar and that was with having to deal with plenty of physicality up against him. Seems to be enjoying his time with the first team. Didn't necessarily look out of place Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid
. Emmanuel Onariase - 6
Got the full 90 at Blyth and kept a clean sheet which is always nice. A couple of loose touches but did okay in the main. Decent presence at the back. Looked calm and composed when playing out from the back at Redcar. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid
. Matt Dolan - 7
Marshalled both Onariase and Burton well at Blyth after being given the captains armband and followed suit in the second half at Redcar with Burton and Stephenson in defence. Almost grabbed a goal when heading over from Hastie’s corner. Solid. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid
. Kieran Burton - 6
A mix-up with Onariase aside against Blyth, he’s been fine across his two spells and did not concede a goal in either. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: FRANK REID
. Campbell Darcy
Brought on in the second half at Redcar and is another relishing the opportunities being given to him. Held his own. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid
1. Pete Jameson - 7
Brave save in the first half at Blyth to smother the ball in a one-v-one situation. Vocal in both outings and looks calm and composed. Didn’t have a lot to do in the second half at Redcar but did so with minimal fuss. Photo: FRANK REID
2. Joel Dixon - 7
Made a super double save in the second half at Blyth as well as some decent clearances from one or two loose passes back to him. Not a lot he could do with Redcar’s goal. Made a smart low save soon after. Solid account. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid
3. Dan Dodds - 7
Played the second 45 at Blyth at full-back and showed his attacking capabilities when setting up an opportunity for Joe Grey. Was accomplished in the first half at Redcar as a third centre-back, again offering plenty in attack, to demonstrate his versatility. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid
4. Dillon De Silva - 6
Only featured in the first half at Blyth before being released ahead of the trip to Redcar. Did well going forward, was busy and created one or two openings. A little wayward with his end product. Seemed more suited heading towards goal than defending his own goal. Photo: FRANK REID