Dave Challinor’s side progressed through to the third round of the competition last season and have a pretty solid record in the first round having won 12 of their last 17 ties at this stage of the cup competition.
But with League Two Salford City standing in their way, Pools will have to be at their best to progress once again.
Here we look at how the club have fared in the FA Cup first round over the past decade...
Here we look at how the club have fared in the FA Cup first round over the past decade...