Here's how our Hartlepool United writer Robbie Stelling expects Pools to line up against leaders Rochdale in midweek.
1. Goalkeeper: George Evans
The Millwall loanee has kept three successive away clean sheets but might well have his work cut out against a Rochdale side who have won their last seven matches in all competitions, even if former Pools talisman Mani Dieseruvwe looks set to remain sidelined with a heel injury. Photo: Frank Reid
2. Right-back: Jay Benn
The 24-year-old has struggled of late and looks like he needs a rest but Nicky Featherstone appears reluctant to put too much faith in either Louis Stephenson or Campbell Darcy. Photo: Frank Reid
3. Centre-back: Maxim Kouogun
The Irishman was one of only a few players to have emerged with any real credit from Boxing Day's defeat to Scunthorpe and has been generally outstanding under Nicky Featherstone. Photo: Frank Reid
4. Centre-back: Cameron John
Impressive as Tom Parkes has been since being restored to the side by Nicky Featherstone, the skipper was criticised by the new Pools boss on Boxing Day after his loose pass out of defence gifted Scunthorpe their second goal and the veteran looks in need of a break. Although John also fell foul of Featherstone on Friday after his uncharacteristically clumsy challenge conceded a penalty, the York loanee is renowned for his versatility and has impressed at centre-half whenever he's been asked to play there. Tuesday's game looks likely to come too early for the influential Reiss McNally, who was seen warming up on Boxing Day. Photo: Frank Reid