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How Hartlepool United could line up for FA Cup clash with Brackley Town.

How Hartlepool United could line up for FA Cup clash with Brackley Town

By Robbie Stelling
Published 11th Oct 2024, 06:00 GMT

Hartlepool United begin their FA Cup campaign this weekend when they welcome National League North side Brackley Town to the Prestige Group Stadium. Pools crashed out of England's oldest and most famous cup competition at the fourth qualifying round stage last season and manager Darren Sarll will be desperate to avoid a repeat this time around as his side bid for a place in the first round proper. Pools are looking to build on some much-needed momentum after last Saturday's remarkable 4-3 win over Sutton while Brackley, who reached the National league North play-off final last season, arrive in good form and are unbeaten in their last six. So, here's how Pools could line up.

Here's how our Pools writer expects Darren Sarll's side to line up at the weekend - do you agree?

It's been a difficult few weeks for the defender but he is another who has enjoyed success in the FA Cup, scoring against his former side Blackpool as Pools reached the fourth round and set up a memorable trip to Premier League Crystal Palace.

5. Left-back: David Ferguson

It's been a difficult few weeks for the defender but he is another who has enjoyed success in the FA Cup, scoring against his former side Blackpool as Pools reached the fourth round and set up a memorable trip to Premier League Crystal Palace. Photo: Frank Reid

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Impressive again as Pools beat Sutton and set to start his 14th game in a row.

6. Central-midfield: Nathan Sheron

Impressive again as Pools beat Sutton and set to start his 14th game in a row. Photo: Frank Reid

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Made a massive difference following his half time introduction last week and is best placed to help Pools get the ball down and control the game. Should replace the struggling Greg Sloggett.

7. Central-midfield: Nicky Featherstone

Made a massive difference following his half time introduction last week and is best placed to help Pools get the ball down and control the game. Should replace the struggling Greg Sloggett. Photo: Frank Reid

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Has had to be content with a place on the bench for the last two weeks, but set up Luke Charman's goal following his introduction against Sutton and has surely done enough to start. Scored his first ever Pools goal in the FA Cup against Ilkeston and bagged the winner against Blackpool in the third round in 2022.

8. Right-wing: Joe Grey

Has had to be content with a place on the bench for the last two weeks, but set up Luke Charman's goal following his introduction against Sutton and has surely done enough to start. Scored his first ever Pools goal in the FA Cup against Ilkeston and bagged the winner against Blackpool in the third round in 2022. Photo: Frank Reid

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