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.
13. 2015 - Forest Green Rovers - 79 points
Forest Green made it to 79 points before losing to Bristol Rovers in the semi-final of the play-offs. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images) Photo: Ben Hoskins
14. 2016 - Dover - 80 points
Dover were beaten in the play-offs in 2017 after an 80-point season. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) Photo: Bryn Lennon
15. 2017 - Aldershot Town - 82 points
The Shots made 82 points in 2017 - the highest total since 2003 to secure the final play-off spot. (Photo by Harry Murphy/Getty Images) Photo: Harry Murphy
16. 2018 - AFC Fylde - 73 points
Dave Challinor's Fylde were the first side to reach the play-offs in seventh place after the National League's latest reform. The Coasters edged out Dover by virtue of goal difference in 2018. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images) Photo: Nathan Stirk