Pools will begin the 2008/2009 season on home turf when they take on Colchester United at Victoria Park on Saturday 9^th August.

And after the midweek Carling Cup tie with Scunthorpe, Danny Wilson's men will then travel to Tranmere Rovers the following Saturday.

Newly-promoted Stockport County will be the second side to visit The Vic in League One next season on Saturday 23^rd August, before the month is rounded off with a visit to Peterborough United.

Click here to see all the fixtures for the 2008/2009 season.

Pools' first-ever trip to Leicester City will arrive on Saturday 27^th September when the lads are due to visit the Walkers Stadium, while they will return to Elland Road to face Leeds on Saturday 22^nd November.

There's an away trip to look forward to on Boxing Day when the team will travel to Scunthorpe and Crewe will be at The Vic on 28^th December.

The new year will kick-off in fine style when Leicester come to Victoria Park on Saturday 3^rd January, while the last home game of the season could offer some fireworks as Leeds come to town on Saturday 25^th April.

Pools will then finish the campaign with the long trip to face Bristol Rovers on Saturday 2^nd May at the Memorial Stadium.