Hartlepool United desperately need points on Tuesday, Feb 16 at 8:45 PM in the National League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Harrogate Town come into this fixture in red-hot form (4W 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 — Harrogate Town and Hartlepool United have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (5W–1D–4W). Their last encounter ended in Hartlepool United won 0–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.2 per game in recent meetings.

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