Jan 8th features a match where Hartlepool United will host Blackpool at Victoria Park in a meeting of these two FA Cup teams. Weather on match day is looking like a windy and cold day, with daytime temperatures of only 4 degrees, so hopefuly the match makes up for the weather. In their last match, Hartlepool United recorded a 1-0 shutout win against Lincoln City. Lewis Fiorini struck first for Hartlepool United on an own goal in the 52nd minute, and with that single goal the scoring was complete. Neither team could manage anything else In the end, Lincoln City was frustrated by Hartlepool United’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Hartlepool United ended the match with the shutout victory. Hartlepool United is looking for direction having 2 win and 0 losses in their last 10 matches, while blackpool is fresh off their 1-0 shutout win against Hull City. Gary Madine struck first for Blackpool in the 31st minute on a penalty, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring In the end, Hull City couldn’t muster any offence and Blackpool ran away with the shutout win. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 5 of their last 10.
This will be the first match for these two teams against eachother this season.
Both Jerry Yates and Gary Madine have been the hottest scorers for Blackpool in the last five each having scored 2 goals each. Hartlepool United’s top weapon lately has been Mark Cullen, who has two goals in the last 5 matches.