Stockport 0 Hartlepool United 1: Rhys Oates the hero as Pools reach National League play-off final against Torquay United
Pools face Stockport County in the National League play-off semi-final at Edgeley Park.
And Dave Challinor’s side goes into today’s match having got past Bromley in the play-off eliminator round match with a 3-2 win at Victoria Park last Sunday.
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Hide AdBen Killip has returned to training but remains unlikely to feature following a serious elbow injury. Joe Grey (back) is out while Lewis Cass (hamstring) remains a doubt after missing the Bromley game.
Here, we’ll bring you live updates from the match as Pools eye a spot in the final:
Stockport 0 Hartlepool United 1 (Oates, 76): Pools reach National League play-off final
Key Events
- Pools face Stockport County in the National League play-off semi-final at Edgeley Park
- Dave Challinor’s side goes into today’s match having got past Bromley in the play-off eliminator
- Pools: James; Ferguson, Johnson, Liddle, Odusina, Sterry; Featherstone, Shelton, Holohan; Oates, Armstrong
- Killip, Francis-Angol, Donaldson, Molyneux, Elliott
Good atmosphere with game underway
Goalless here after the early exchanges, Pools have settled into the game well.
There is a good atmosphere with 2,500 fans inside the ground this afternoon, sadly no Pools fan with only home fans allowed.
Everything you need to know about today’s game:
When is Stockport County v Hartlepool United?
The match between Stockport and Pools will take place at Edgeley Park on Sunday, June 13.
The kick-off time is scheduled for 12pm.
Two hours later, England will kick-off their European Championship campaign against Croatia at Wembley Stadium so it’s nicely timed for a good day of football should the game not go to extra-time.
What channel is Stockport County v Hartlepool United on?
The play-off semi-final match will be broadcast live on BT Sport 1 from 11:30am in the UK.
Can I stream Stockport County v Hartlepool United online for free?
EE customers can get a free three-month trial of BT Sport by texting SPORT to 150.
At the end of the three months, you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription.
Or you can cancel the trial at any time during the three months by texting STOP SPORT to 150.
Non EE customers can also register for a BT Monthly Pass which costs £25 per month with no contract.
Will fans be allowed to attend the Stockport County v Hartlepool United match at Edgeley Park?
Around 2,500 Stockport fans will be permitted to attend Sunday’s play-off semi-final. Hartlepool United supporters will not be allowed to attend the match due to coronavirus restrictions remaining in place.
Is there any early team news for Hartlepool United?
Defender Lewis Cass is expected to miss the match with a hamstring problem while Ben Killip and Joe Grey remain sidelined for the rest of the season with respective elbow and back injuries.
Barring any late withdrawals, Pools are likely to name an unchanged side from the team that beat Bromley 3-2 at Victoria Park on Sunday afternoon.
