Hartlepool United return to League Two action tonight. Picture by FRANK REIDHartlepool United return to League Two action tonight. Picture by FRANK REID
Hartlepool United return to League Two action tonight. Picture by FRANK REID

Hartlepool United v Rochdale: Starting XI as Graeme Lee names his first XI at the Suit Direct Stadium

Graeme Lee has made one change to his side as Hartlepool United return to League Two action this evening.

Lee enjoyed an excellent start to his tenure at the weekend when Pools went to League One side Lincoln City and booked their spot in the third round of the FA Cup with a 1-0 win.

The result added to another standout success in the Papa John’s Trophy as Pools sealed a 3-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough.

But on Lee’s return to the Suit Direct Stadium for his first League Two game in charge of the club, has has made one change to Saturday’s side.

Pools have lost their last five straight League Two games, including last time out at Port Vale, and welcome a Rochdale side unbeaten in eight with six draws and two defeats.

And here is how Lee’s side line-up in full for the visit of Rochdale.

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But on Lee’s return to the Suit Direct Stadium for his first League Two game in charge of the club, has has made one change to Saturday’s side.