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How Pools could line up ahead of FA Cup replay against Brackley.

How Hartlepool United could line up ahead of FA Cup replay against Brackley Town

By Robbie Stelling
Published 15th Oct 2024, 06:30 GMT

Hartlepool United will have another chance to book their place in the first round of the FA Cup when they travel to National League North side Brackley Town on Tuesday evening. Adam Campbell's late goal salvaged a draw for Pools after George Carline had fired the Saints ahead in the 33rd minute on Saturday, with the two sides set to do battle again in a replay in Northamptonshire. Brackley, who are unbeaten in their last seven matches in all competitions, dominated the first half and could well have been out of sight before Pools battled back after the break. Darren Sarll will be hoping to avoid a repeat of last year when Pools were dumped out at the fourth qualifying round stage for the first time in their history, a result that was seen by many as the beginning of the end for manager John Askey. Sarll has a few selection headaches after his substitutes made an impact for the second week running. So, here's a look at how Pools could line up.

Our Pools writer thinks Darren Sarll will make four changes for Hartlepool United's midweek trip to Brackley - do you agree?

Showed very limited attacking intent on Saturday, perhaps as a result of being caught out marauding forward for Sutton's second goal the week before. Was one of the heroes of the memorable run to the fourth round in 2022, scoring against Blackpool to set up a trip to Premier League Crystal Palace.

5. Left-back: David Ferguson

Showed very limited attacking intent on Saturday, perhaps as a result of being caught out marauding forward for Sutton's second goal the week before. Was one of the heroes of the memorable run to the fourth round in 2022, scoring against Blackpool to set up a trip to Premier League Crystal Palace. Photo: Frank Reid

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Wasn't at his best at the weekend but could make a convincing case he has been his side's outstanding performer this season. The only player to have started all 14 games so far.

6. Central-midfield: Nathan Sheron

Wasn't at his best at the weekend but could make a convincing case he has been his side's outstanding performer this season. The only player to have started all 14 games so far. Photo: Frank Reid

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Should have started on Saturday after impressing from the bench against Sutton and improved his side no end after replacing the out of sorts Greg Sloggett eight minutes into the second half at the weekend. By far his side's best passer of the ball and it would be a bold call for Sarll to leave him out again.

7. Central-midfield: Nicky Featherstone

Should have started on Saturday after impressing from the bench against Sutton and improved his side no end after replacing the out of sorts Greg Sloggett eight minutes into the second half at the weekend. By far his side's best passer of the ball and it would be a bold call for Sarll to leave him out again. Photo: Frank Reid

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Was uncharacteristically quiet on Saturday but still managed to look a threat at times. Has fond memories of the FA Cup but hasn't scored in his last eight games for Pools.

8. Right-wing: Joe Grey

Was uncharacteristically quiet on Saturday but still managed to look a threat at times. Has fond memories of the FA Cup but hasn't scored in his last eight games for Pools. Photo: Frank Reid

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