Hartlepool United are predicted to finish in the bottom half of the National League table.

Hartlepool United slipped into the bottom six of the National League table after suffering a sixth defeat in their first nine games of the season against newly-promoted Worthing on Saturday.

Goals from visitors trio Cory Adjetey-Brew, Ricky Aguiar and Jose Marquez were enough to hand the points to The Rebels and that left Will Harris’ second goal of the campaign to be a mere consolation for Pools. However, the big news came just moments after the full-time whistle as Lee Clark confirmed he was standing down from his role as Pools head coach after his side failed to show signs of improving a run of form that now stands at six defeats in their last seven fixtures.

Action from Hartlepool United's home defeat against Worthing. | Frank Reid.

placeholder image — Action from Hartlepool United's home defeat against Worthing. | Frank Reid.

Results elsewhere on Saturday afternoon meant Pools now sit just two places and one point above the relegation zone with Tamworth, Scunthorpe United, Solihull Moors and Gateshead occupying the bottom four ahead of a free midweek. All of the focus will now go on appointing an interim management team to take charge of next weekend’s visit to Scunthorpe and a home game against Harrogate Town three days later.

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Even at this early stage in the season, there is genuine concern over Pools’ league position and their inability to find form - but where are they predicted to finish in the National League table? We take a look at a predicted final table produced by FWP.