Pools are without a win in their last five matches, while strugglers Fylde have picked up four points from difficult games away at promotion-chasing Altrincham and Gateshead. It's been another underwhelming season for Pools, but it's been a nightmarish one for the Coasters, who will come into the game two points adrift of safety. Fylde parted company with former Pools boss Kevin Phillips last month and have picked up under caretaker manager David Longwell, who has worked in the academies of St Mirren, Orlando City, New York Red Bulls, Shrewsbury and Burnley. In attacking-midfielder Nick Haughton, who has scored 17 goals in 33 games this season, Fylde have one of the division's outstanding performers, and the Coasters will be determined to make the most of a favourable run of fixtures in the next few weeks to help them beat the drop.
By contrast, Pools have little left to play for other than pride, and few fans will find much to be proud of when it comes to another mid-table finish. Even so, under pressure head coach Anthony Limbrick knows he will need some positive results between now and the end of the season if he's to convince both fans and the board that he's the right man to lead the team in the long term. So, here's a look at how Pools could line up in Lancashire.
9. Attacking-midfield: Joe Grey
Started for the first time since New Year's Day and got through 86 minutes. Seems like a lot to ask for him to start again in midweek, but Pools are in dire need of some decent results and Grey has been one of their best performers over the last couple of seasons. Wants to play in a more central role and could get the chance to line up there again. Did well at the weekend, but would like to see him make more runs in-behind the striker. Photo: Frank Reid
10. Left-wing: Reyes Cleary
Was lively on Saturday but lacked quality in key moments. Has been generally very impressive since signing on loan from West Bromwich Albion and extended his spell with Pools until the end of the season last week. Could still improve in the final third, but almost always looks like one of his side's likeliest routes to goal. Photo: Frank Reid
11. Striker: Mani Dieseruvwe
Has started the last two games on the bench but could be in line for a return in midweek. Missed a gilt-edged chance four minutes after coming on in Saturday's defeat to York but is the club's top-scorer with 13 goals this season. Hasn't been able to recreate his blistering form of last season and has missed a handful of big chances this term. Even so, remains one of his side's prize assets and is likely to start in favour of Gary Madine, who has got through a lot of hard work in recent weeks and is without a goal in five games. Photo: Frank Reid