John Askey’s side make the long trip to Grosvenor Vale to take on Wealdstone before they close out 2023 with back-to-back fixtures against Oldham Athletic.
Pools were narrowly beaten last week against league leaders Chesterfield with boss Askey full of praise for his side’s endeavour and commitment, despite that 1-0 reverse. But with Hartlepool now having slipped into the bottom half of the table, with the gap to the bottom four now just four points, the need for an upturn in form is crucial.
Askey has hinted there may be some rotation needed over the course of the next week as Pools look to deal with a busy schedule but will that start here at Wealdstone?
Here, we predict our Hartlepool starting XI to face Wealdstone on Saturday:
Askey has hinted there may be some rotation needed over the course of the next week as Pools look to deal with a busy schedule but will that start here at Wealdstone?
5. Jake Hastie
Hastie has enjoyed an extended period in the side over the course of the last month. Photo: FRANK REID
6. Nicky Featherstone
Featherstone has been a regular for Pools since returning to the club in October. Photo: FRANK REID
7. Kieran Wallace
Wallace was withdrawn early in the second half against Chesterfield but is expected to continue in the starting XI at Wealdstone. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid
8. David Ferguson
The Hartlepool captain is in line to make his 170th appearance for the club. Photo: FRANK REID