With just 10 games to go, Hartlepool United are into the business end of the season as Barnet travel to the Suit Direct Stadium on Saturday afternoon (3pm kick-off).
The Lowdown
Pools have won four of their last six games, narrowly being defeated by Solihull Moors last time out. The additions of Terrell Agyemang and Kwaku Oduroh have bolstered Kevin Phillips' side, and they'll be hoping for a good run of form with just seven points between them and the play-offs.
Barnet are third in the National League and have been high-flyers from the off. With former Poolie Nicke Kabamba and Hartlepool-born Harry Pritchard at his disposal, Dean Brennan has assembled a formidable side this season. Courtney Senior also features in the Bees' squad, having just finished a loan spell at Pools. Last time out, Barnet suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Chesterfield in midweek.
The History
All in all, the sides have met 16 times. Pools have won five times, Barnet seven times, and four matches have ended in a draw. In the reverse fixture, the Bees came away with all three points in the opening game of the season at The Hive. Goals from Josh Umerah and Jake Hastie weren't enough after three early Barnet goals.
Pools' last win over Barnet came in February 2021. Luke Armstrong's goal was the difference in a 1-0 victory at the Suit Direct Stadium.
Team News
Terrell Agyemang and Kwaku Oduroh are both eligible after joining Pools on loan during the week.
Manny Onariase has recovered after suffering a knock at the end of last weekend's game against Solihull Moors.
Tom Crawford will serve the final game of his suspension while Otis Khan, Josh Umerah, Anthony Mancini and Dan Dodds all remain sidelined with injuries.
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