Withdrawn forward Jordan Cook and target man Mike Fondop are hoping to make their Hartlepool home debuts, after signing due to the unfortunate injury to Millwall loanee Tyler Burey, though Will Goodwin might get the nod to start up top with Olufela Olomola. Gavan Holohan missed the last three games with a muscle problem, so Luke Molyneux should keep his place. Kyle Taylor could come in for Harry Kite, given the role the Bournemouth recruit played in the improved final 35 minutes against Sutton last week and the ultimate victory. Archie Collins and Josh Coley are training individually and getting closer to being ready to train with the group; this weekend may come too soon for Coley, though. Sam Stubbs and Jack Sparkes are long-term absentees.
Returning to the EFL has brought the feel-good factor back to Hartlepool United, whose fans have created a fantastic atmosphere at Victoria Park, which is a big part of why Dave Challinor's side have won all four of their home league games. Exeter City beat Sutton 2-0 last week to move up to fifth, but manager Matt Taylor will know that his side rode their luck at times and will need to heighten their performance level if they are to secure a third consecutive victory in the north-east. Still, the Grecians look likely to be among the prime promotion contenders this season. 0:2
Withdrawn forward Jordan Cook and target man Mike Fondop are hoping to make their Hartlepool home debuts, after signing due to the unfortunate injury to Millwall loanee Tyler Burey, though Will Goodwin might get the nod to start up top with Olufela Olomola. Gavan Holohan missed the last three games with a muscle problem, so Luke Molyneux should keep his place. Kyle Taylor could come in for Harry Kite, given the role the Bournemouth recruit played in the improved final 35 minutes against Sutton last week and the ultimate victory. Archie Collins and Josh Coley are training individually and getting closer to being ready to train with the group; this weekend may come too soon for Coley, though. Sam Stubbs and Jack Sparkes are long-term absentees.
Returning to the EFL has brought the feel-good factor back to Hartlepool United, whose fans have created a fantastic atmosphere at Victoria Park, which is a big part of why Dave Challinor's side have won all four of their home league games. Exeter City beat Sutton 2-0 last week to move up to fifth, but manager Matt Taylor will know that his side rode their luck at times and will need to heighten their performance level if they are to secure a third consecutive victory in the north-east. Still, the Grecians look likely to be among the prime promotion contenders this season. 0:2
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