Pools sit four points below the Magpies in the table as they look to close the gap with the play-off places.
There are no new injury worries or returns for the United boss to worry about though Gavan Holohan is back after serving a one-match suspension. Hartlepool will be looking to build on their 2-0 victory over Aldershot Town last time out at Victoria Park before their scheduled match at Solihull Moors was postponed.
Scroll down and click through the pages to see the confirmed Pools team for the match...
1. GK - Ben Killip
Kept a clean sheet on his return to the side against Aldershot and will be hoping to carry that momentum on at The Vic today. Photo: Mark Fletcher
2. LB - Mark Kitching
Challinor's first choice at left-back. Under no real threat of losing his place in the side unless there's a significant formation change. Photo: Frank Reid
3. CB - Timi Odusina
Kept two clean sheets in three matches since arriving on loan. Photo: Mark Fletcher
4. CB - Gary Liddle
Pools are hoping to tie down the defender on a permanent deal in the summer following a solid start to his loan spell from Walsall. Photo: Jacques Feeney