Match Previews

Match Preview | Gainsborough Trinity

Hartlepool United embark on the Emirates FA Cup at the Fourth Round Qualifying stage as Gainborough Trinity host at Northolme.

 

Pools enter the cup hoping to progress to the First Round Proper for the first time since 2022.

Simon Grayson’s side will look to have a change from their league form after a 2-1 loss to York City at the weekend.

Gainsborough Trinity are the opponents and the host for Pools.

Trinity sit fifth in the Northern Premier League, with the hopes of making the play-offs and reach the National League North.

They won their last outing 3-2 against Shifnal Town in the FA Trophy.

 

Head2Head

It’s been nearly two decades since the last time the two sides met in the FA Cup.

It’s the third time the two sides have met in the competition, with both sides having won one game apiece.

 

Information for supporters

This fixture will be played at Northolme, Gainsborough, DN21 2QW, kicking off at 15:00 on Saturday 11th October

The game will be segregated.

Tickets

Tickets for this fixture can be purchased here.

Pools supporters have been given an initial allocation of 800 tickets. 

Any supporters found to be in the wrong end will be ejected, and will not be entitled to a refund.

 

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