A packed schedule for our youth teams…  

Our U19s and U17s are on the road this week in Academy Cup and National League action respectively, while it’s a double-fixture week for our SYTs, who are both on home soil. 

U19s  

Our U19s return to action this Wednesday as they travel to Gateshead for the second round of the Academy Cup (12:00pm).  

Alex Cross’s men will look to build on momentum in this competition, after an historic 5-0 victory over South Shields in the first round. 

Wednesday’s visitors sit top of the National League Alliance and advanced to the second round of the Cup after a 1-0 win over Guiseley.  

The Tynesiders defeated Pools 3-0 earlier in the season.  

U17s 

Our U17s return to National League action this week, as they travel to Chesterfield FC on Wednesday (14:00pm).  

Last week, goals from Alfie Swift and Jackson Raitt secured a massive 2-0 victory over Blyth Spartans for Gary Liddle’s men.  

The win saw Pools move to fourth in the league with 13 points after nine games.  

Wednesday’s opponents are top of the National League, with 19 points from eight games, a win for Liddle’s side could see our U17s move just three points behind.  

Last week, The Spireites couldn’t field an eleven, ending a three-game unbeaten run.  

SYT  

Both our SYT’s are on home soil this week, participating in Northeast College League and National Football Youth League action.  

Last time out, our NECL side won 10-2 over Tyne Met! Damian Shanahan’s side will look to continue their fine form as they welcome Redcar to Brierton Sports Centre this Wednesday (14:00pm).  

Our NYFL side will look to bounce back following a 4-1 loss to Spennymoor Town last week.  

They face Middlesbrough FC in a derby clash at Brierton Sports Centre (12:00pm).