Hartlepool United desperately need points on Saturday, Oct 31 at 4:00 PM in the National League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Boreham Wood come into this fixture in red-hot form (5W from last 5). Hartlepool United travel struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Boreham Wood and Hartlepool United have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (3W–4D–3W). Their last encounter ended in Boreham Wood won 3–0.

Verdict: The gulf in league position makes Boreham Wood clear favorites, but Hartlepool United have shown they can grind out results. Expect Boreham Wood to take the points, potentially without being at their best.