Hartlepool United predicted XI: Is this how Pools will line-up against Sheffield Wednesday with seven changes to Antony Sweeney's side for Papa John's Trophy tie?

Antony Sweeney expects changes to be made to Hartlepool United's starting XI for the Papa John's Trophy tie with Sheffield Wednesday (Credit: James Holyoak | MI News)

Hartlepool United take a break from League Two action this evening as they head to Hillsborough to take on Sheffield Wednesday in the Papa John's Trophy.

The League Two form might have slipped in recent weeks but their displays in cup competitions so far this season have been positive with Pools unbeaten in their Papa John’s Trophy group and into the second round of the FA Cup.

But Antony Sweeney’s side will face a difficult test on the road tonight as they take on an Owls side who have lost just once on home soil in 90 minutes this season.

Darren Moore’s side are currently seventh in the League One table and won all three of their Papa John’s Trophy group games.

Mitchell has started in each of Pools' three Papa John's Trophy games this season. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

And following Pools’ defeat at Port Vale on Saturday, interim manager Sweeney is expected to make a number of changes to the starting XI.

Here at The Mail we predict seven changes and a change in formation for the trip to South Yorkshire.

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Hartlepool United predicted XI: Is this how Pools will line-up against Sheffield Wednesday with seven changes to Antony Sweeney's side for Papa John's Trophy tie?

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