Where Hartlepool United are expected to finish on their return to the National League, plus the predicted finishing spots for Oldham Athletic, Rochdale, York City, Chesterfield, Southend United - picture gallery

Pools return to the National League next season with SkyBet expecting United to mount a promotion challenge.

They are expected to face competition from relegated Rochdale, Oldham and last season’s beaten play-off finalists Chesterfield.

Here are the full predictions for the new National League season.

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