John Askey’s side mark the halfway point of the season with their first return fixture of the campaign and a trip to Mill Farm to face Fylde.
Hartlepool were 3-1 winners when the two sides met back in August and will be hoping for a similar positive result at the weekend as they look to make amends from their latest home defeat to Bromley. Pools need a win to remain in touch with the play-off pack as they hope for a stronger second half to the season while the Coasters are in need of three points for different reasons as they look to close the gap to safety in the National League after a poor start to the season.
Askey will be hopeful of a return to full fitness for defender Emmanuel Onariase but may have to deal without former Coasters midfielder Tom Crawford who picked up a potentially serious injury in the defeat to Bromley.
And this is how we predict Pools will line-up at Mill Farm:
1. Joel Dixon
Dixon is set to continue in goal for John Askey's side at Mill Farm. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid
2. Zak Johnson
Johnson has started in all but two games for Pools since his loan move from Sunderland. Photo: NW
3. Emmanuel Onariase
Onariase is expected to return from illness to face Fylde. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid
4. Joe Mattock
Onariase's potential return could see Mattock move over to the left of a back three once more. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid