Hartlepool United desperately need points on Saturday, Dec 19 at 8:45 PM in the National League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Tamworth come into this fixture in good form (3W 0D 2L recently). Hartlepool United travel struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Tamworth head into this on the back of a defeat, while Hartlepool United arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Tamworth and Hartlepool United have split their 7 meetings almost evenly (2W–4D–1W). Their last encounter ended in Hartlepool United won 0–1.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Tamworth a slight edge, but Hartlepool United are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.