Pools welcome Sunderland to the Suit Direct Stadium on Monday before they open the new season at Walsall.
And Paul Hartley has had to be cognisant over the minutes handed to his players this pre-season with Pools having been short of numbers during the early stages of the schedule.
In total, Hartley’s side have had five fixtures so far against Scottish Premiership side Hibernian in Portugal before a non-league double header with Billingham Synthonia and Marske United upon their return to home soil.
But over the last week preparations have stepped up with the visits of Lincoln City and Blackburn Rovers to the Suit Direct Stadium before the Black Cats round off proceedings.
And here, at The Mail, we look at which players have featured the most for Hartley so far this pre-season by comparing the minutes of all players contracted to Pools.
In total, Hartley’s side have had five fixtures so far against Scottish Premiership side Hibernian in Portugal before a non-league double header with Billingham Synthonia and Marske United upon their return to home soil.
5. Euan Murray - 90
New signing Murray has made just one appearance in pre-season having picked up a hamstring injury following the defeat to Hibernian. The defender is expected to feature against Sunderland. MI News & Sport Ltd Photo: MI News & Sport Ltd
6. Kyle Letheren - 120
The goalkeeper got a selection of 45 minutes against Billingham Synthonia and Marske United as well as 30 minutes against Hibs. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid
7. Josh Umerah - 151
Signed from Wealdstone for an undisclosed fee, Umerah was given 90 minutes against Lincoln City before featuring for just over an hour against Blackburn Rovers. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: FRANK REID
8. Brody Paterson - 173
Former Celtic defender Paterson has featured in all four fixtures since his arrival with the most game time coming against Blackburn Rovers. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid