Hartlepool United unchanged for Eastleigh clash
Hartlepool United have named an unchanged team for this afternoon's visit of strugglers Eastleigh.
Pools, who have lost each of their last two home games, are bidding to keep pace in the race for the National League play-offs against a Spitfires side who are looking to avoid being dragged into a relegation battle.
Charlie Caton, who scored his second Pools goal during last Saturday's much-needed win over bottom club Truro City, continues in attack along with Tyrese Sinclair and Matty Daly. Alex Reid, who has failed to score in any of his last three appearances, leads the line.
Nathan Sheron and Jamie Miley start in midfield ahead of a back four of Jay Benn, Maxim Kouogun, Jack Hunter and Cameron John. Goalkeeper Nick Hayes is hoping to keep a first home clean sheet in six matches.
The much-maligned Danny Johnson, who has failed to score in any of his first 29 Pools appearances, returns to the bench in place of the injured Adam Campbell.
Eastleigh, meanwhile, arrive at Victoria Park just five points clear of the National League relegation zone following a turbulent campaign. The Hampshire side appointed the experienced Richard Hill as interim boss last month, his fourth spell at the Silverlake Stadium.
Pools (4-2-3-1): Hayes; Benn, Kouogun, Hunter, John; Sheron (c), Miley; Caton, Daly, Sinclair; Reid