How the opening day results has affected the National League's promotion picture and the new odds on Hartlepool United, Chesterfield, Woking, Oldham Athletic, Rochdale and Barnet - picture gallery

It was never going to be the easiest of games and is certainly a reminder of how tough life will be back in the National League.

It means Pools have drifted out to 8/1 with SkyBet to secure a place in next season’s League Two.

Fellow relegated side Rochdale also found the going tough with an opening day home reversal, while league favourites Chesterfield opened with a victory.

Here are the latest SkyBet odds after a thrilling opening day.

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