Hartlepool United conclude their pre-season against South Shields on Saturday 2nd August at the Prestige Group Stadium
Simon Grayson’s side welcome the Mariners in their final game of three at home in the space of a week.
Wednesday night’s 1-1 draw against a Middlesbrough XI proved a tough test for Pools, with a mixed side of Premier League and Champions League experience alongside youth prospects in the Boro squad.
South Shields are the last test for Pools before the Enterprise National League season begins on August 9th.
The Mariners caught a case of second-season syndrome after narrowly missing out on the play-offs in the 2023-24 season – finishing 17th last time out.
Now under the stewardship of Ian Watson, Shields will look to once again compete for the play-offs.
Last Time Out
This is the second pre-season running where both sides have met.
Pools travelled to the 1st Cloud Arena in 2024, scoring five goals without reply courtesy of a Mani Dieseruvwe hat-trick and goals from Adam Campbell and a trialist.
Information for supporters
South Shields fans can sit or stand in our Acland Homes Stand.
Away fan tickets purchased for the Brunel Stand remain valid – please use turnstile 11 on the Acland Homes Stand.
Home fans can purchase tickets for the Longbranch Homes Stand or the Acland Homes Stand.
This fixture will take place at the Prestige Group Stadium, Hartlepool (TS24 8BZ) – kicking off at 3 pm.
The Box Office on the Mill House and Clarence Road sides of the ground will sell tickets for payment by card only and open at 1:15 pm.
Turnstiles open atm 1:30 pm.
Turnstiles operate with specific concession queues; please ensure you bring ID if you are using a concession tickets.
Club 1908 will open at 11:30 am and close at KO. The bar will then reopen after the game till late.
All catering and bar facilities within the ground are card only.
The Club shop will be open from 10 am with a wide variety of merchandise and a huge clearance on Errea items.
There will be no programmes or lottery for this fixture.
Clarence Road will be closed two hours before kick-off and one hour after the game finishes.
Tickets
Tickets to this fixture can be purchased here.
Away fans should purchase tickets from Away Fans Ticket Sales and Info – Hartlepool United
We would always encourage fans to purchase tickets in advance to speed up the matchday experience.
The Main Ticket Office (open 10 am) will sell tickets to home and away fans by cash or card.
Under-14s will not be allowed entry to The Prestige Group Stadium without an accompanying adult.
Please be advised that we may ask for ID for concessions when they reach the turnstiles. It’s not always easy to gauge how old somebody is, so if you are stopped, please don’t take offence and be prepared if you look older/younger than your age. We will always ask for Student and Veteran ID, so please make sure you carry this with you.
If you are unable to provide the relevant ID when stopped, you may be required to pay adult price.
Under 5s can attend for free when accompanied by a full-paying adult, but they will require a ticket so please ensure you order this along with the rest of your party
Ambulant/wheelchair disabled fans pay their relevant age category and are entitled to a free companion ticket if in receipt of medium/high rate DLA or enhanced rate PIP (relevant paperwork must be produced at the time of purchase). Supporters who do not have any of the above but feel they do require a carer ticket are advised to contact the ticket office to discuss their personal case further.
