Hartlepool United host their first home game of the Enterprise National League season as they welcome Braintree Town to the Prestige Group Stadium.
Pools will look to build upon their 0-0 draw away to Yeovil Town on the opening day.
Simon Grayson picked out the positives of the result, highlighting the importance of a clean sheet and defensive solidarity.
The Prestige Group Stadium sees its first game of league football of the season, as Braintree Town travel to TS24.
The Iron will hope to better their 17th-place finish last season, as Steve Pitt’s men look to retain National League football for another year.
Last Time Out
The last meeting between the two sides came in a 1-1 draw in February, in Jamie Miley’s first game after signing permanently for Pools.
Coming on as a substitute, Miley scored a stoppage-time equaliser to rescue a point at Cressing Road.
Information for supporters
This fixture will take place at the Prestige Group Stadium, Hartlepool (TS24 8BZ) – kicking off at 3 pm.
The Club Shop and Main Ticket Office open at 10 am and accept both cash and card.
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 at 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, with happy hour from 11:30am-1:00pm. The bar will then reopen after the game till late.
The Centenary Bar will open from 1:30pm and reopens after the game with Happy Hour from 5:00pm-6:00pm.
