Hartlepool have made improvements under manager John Askey but they are yet to win a game under the new boss having drawn five successive fixtures.
It’s a run which now sees Pools in the bottom two – five points from safety behind both Crawley Town and Colchester United, with Harrogate Town a further point in front.
Pools are six points ahead of Rochdale, who look resigned to relegation to the National League, as the other four teams continue to battle it out to remain in League Two.
And with Crawley having played their final game in hand over Pools in their 1-1 draw with Grimsby Town, here we look at the relegation run-in, who is likely to make an impact and the key fixture remaining for all five teams at the bottom of the table.
9. Crawley Town key fixture - April 18 v Colchester United
Although Crawley have to visit the Suit Direct Stadium, they welcome Colchester United to the Broadfield Stadium just days earlier which will give them an idea as to what is required for the remainder of the season. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) Photo: Pete Norton
10. Colchester United run-in
Newport County (H), Stevenage (A), Crewe Alexandra (H), Salford City (A), Crawley Town (A), Sutton United (H), Doncaster Rovers (A), Mansfield Town (H). (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Pantling
11. Colchester United key player - Noah Chilvers
Chilvers has been with the U's for almost 15-years and will understand what it means to keep the club in the Football League. He has developed into a key player and will continue to be so for new boss Ben Garner. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) Photo: Pete Norton
12. Colchester United key fixture - April 18 v Crawley Town
The U's, as it stands, have the advantage in the relegation race sitting five points above Hartlepool and above Crawley on goal difference. It means their trip to the Broadfield Stadium could prove significant as to whether they could be dragged further into danger or not. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images) Photo: Oli Scarff