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

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?

9. Attacking-midfield: Anthony Mancini

Took the game to Sutton last week and reminded supporters of what he can do. His return to the XI, particularly in his favoured central role, would be a popular decision. Photo: Frank Reid

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10. Left-wing: Luke Charman

Should be touch-and-go for Charman after Sarll confirmed on Thursday that he had not yet trained all week. Crystal Palace loanee Roshaun Mathurin is waiting in the wings and looks to be a capable replacement, but Charman produced his best performance of the season against Sutton as he opened his Pools account and ran the Us back line ragged. If he's fit, he'll start. Photo: Frank Reid

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11. Striker: Mani Dieseruvwe

Started on the bench for the last two weeks but his hat-trick heroics against Sutton mean it's unlikely he'll be among the substitutes again any time soon. Gary Madine is struggling with an injury but Dieseruvwe is a certainty to start even if the veteran is passed fit. Photo: Frank Reid

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