After a bright start to the new season John Askey’s side have hit a poor run of form with just two wins in their last 10 games.
It's a run of form which has seen them slide down the table with Pools now five points adrift of Aldershot Town in the final play-off place.
Askey will be hoping he can turn his side’s fortunes around when they return to action next weekend but just how many points will Hartlepool need if they are to reach that elusive seventh spot in the National League table?
Here we look at how many points have been needed to reach the play-offs in the National League since the introduction of two teams being promoted back in 2003 to gauge how many points Pools might need over the remainder of the season if they are to give themselves a shot at promotion back to the Football League.
5. 2007 - Exeter City - 78 points
The Grecians claimed the final play-off spot with 78 points but were undone by Morecambe in the final. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images) Photo: Christopher Lee
6. 2008 - Burton Albion - 81 points
Burton needed 81 points to reach the play-offs in 2008 where they lost in the semi-final. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images) Photo: Christopher Lee
7. 2009 - Stevenage - 81 points
Stevenage made the play-offs with 81 points but were unable to achieve promotion. They did enjoy Wembley success in the FA Trophy, however. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) Photo: Ian Walton
8. 2010 - York City - 78 points
78 points got the Minstermen into the play-offs in 2010 but it was Chris Wilder's Oxford United who clinched promotion. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Photo: Michael Regan