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.
9. 2011 - Fleetwood Town - 78 points
Fleetwood, including a young Jamie Vardy, made the play-offs in 2011 with 78 points. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) Photo: Michael Steele
10. 2012 - Luton Town - 81 points
Luton secured the final play-off spot in 2012 with 81 points but were defeated in the final against York City. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) Photo: Mark Thompson
11. 2013 - Wrexham - 80 points
Wrexham made it to a total of 80 points in 2013 but it was Newport who sealed promotion via the play-offs. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images) Photo: Charlie Crowhurst
12. 2014 - FC Halifax Town - 77 points
The Shaymen made the play-offs in 2014 with 77 points. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) Photo: Clive Rose