Hartlepool United welcome Worthing at The Suit Direct Stadium, Hartlepool, County Durham on Saturday, Sep 19 at 1:30 PM in a National League fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 0 points split them in the table.

Hartlepool United come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 0D 1L). Worthing are in mixed form (2W 0D 1L), making this a relatively even contest on current form. Hartlepool United head into this on the back of a defeat, while Worthing arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Verdict: Little separates these two on form or history. Home advantage could be the deciding factor — a narrow Hartlepool United win or a draw looks most likely.