Maidenhead United v Hartlepool United
National League
Saturday 10th August 2019, 3pm
York Road
In Opposition
Maidenhead United have enjoyed an encouraging start to the new campaign, having collected four points from their opening two fixtures of 2019/20.
Alan Devonshire's men sprung a bit of a surprise on the opening
day when they brought promoted Stockport County down to earth with a bump –
beating them 1-0 live on TV thanks to former Pools man Jake Cassidy's goal at
Edgeley Park.The Magpies were able to back up that excellent result on
the road with a creditable point against much-fancied Chesterfield on Tuesday
night to sit ninth in the table ahead of Pools' visit this weekend.One To Watch
Jake Cassidy will be gunning for his former club this weekend when he lines-up against Pools in Maidenhead United colours for the first time.
The front man finished last season out on loan at relegated
Maidstone United before moving to York Road during the summer to bolster The
Magpies' attacking options.Cassidy made a dream start when he netted the winner in last
weekend's televised clash with National League new boys Stockport County and he
will be hoping to add to his tally on Saturday.Head To Head
This Saturday's game will be only the fourth meeting between the sides with Pools only sharing a division with The Magpies during the past two seasons.
Pools did the double over Maidenhead last term, backing up a
2-1 success at The Vic in the opening month with a 1-0 win at York Road in
December which was Craig Hignett's final game in temporary charge.It was a bit of revenge for Pools too – because Maidenhead
had completed a National League double over them in 2017/18 with a pair of 2-1
triumphs.Last Meeting
Maidenhead United 0 Pools 1
Saturday 8th December 2018
Maidenhead United: Pentney, Clerima, Steer, Obileye (Cole 63), Kilgour, Ofori-Twumasi, Massey, Comley (s/o 50), Worsfold (Odametey 78), Kelly, Clifton (Bird 71).
Subs not used: Owusu, Peters.
Pools: Loach, Kioso (Richardson 35), Kitching, Magnay, Anderson, Noble, Donaldson, Hawkes (McLaughlin 83), Featherstone, Muir, James.
Subs not used: Butler, O'Neill, Dinanga.
On The Whistle
James Durkin is another referee new to the National League list this season and will be taking charge of just his second fixture at this level on Saturday.
The official made his National League bow on Tuesday eveningwhen he oversaw Sutton United's 1-1 draw with Barnet at Gander Green Lane.
Live Commentary
You can enjoy full live commentary of Saturday's game here on the Official Website, as Mark Simpson returns to provide coverage from York Road.
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Buying Tickets
Tickets for Saturday's game are available to Pools fans on the turnstiles prior to kick-off at York Road though you can also buy in advance if you'd prefer.
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Betting Odds
Maidenhead 7/5
Pools 13/8
Draw 11/5