The first round tie has £16,972 up for grabs for the winner, with the loser getting £5,657.
And with no crowds and a reduced prize fund, a valuable element of the competition for Dave Challinor’s side is the chance to test themselves against Football League opposition.
Since 2010, Pools have faced higher level opposition 12 from a higher level in the FA Cup, including three-matches coming in last season’s third-round cup run.
And ahead of the trip to Salford, we look at how Pools have fared when drawn against such opposition. Scroll down and click through the pages for a recap...
Since 2010, Pools have faced higher level opposition 12 from a higher level in the FA Cup, including three-matches coming in last season’s third-round cup run.