Hartlepool United team news ahead of FC Halifax Town clash.

Lee Clark has made five changes for Hartlepool United ahead of their FC Halifax Town clash in the National League this evening.

In come Jack Nolan, Nathan Sheron, Cameron John, Liam Gibson, and Jordan Hugill for Pools with Chris Popov and captain Jack Hunter among the players dropped. Defender Neo Eccleston serves a one-match suspension following his red card against Eastleigh on Friday night at The Vic.

Meanwhile, the two other players missing are both through injury - defender Maxim Kouogun (ankle) and Corey McKeown (foot). Pools have confirmed that both are expected to be fit for the visit of Woking on Saturday afternoon at The Vic.

For Pools, it has been a mixed start after an impressive opening week with back-to-back victories and clean sheets over Barrow and Aldershot Town before defeats to Sutton United and Eastleigh.

Pools: Merrick, Benn, John, McNally (C), Ilunga, Miley, Hugill, Harris, Sheron, Nolan, Gibson.

Subs: Fisher, Penman, Hunter, Penprase, Thornton, Bondo, Popov.