January 8th features a match where Hartlepool United will host Stoke City at The Northern Gas And Power Stadium in a meeting of these two FA Cup teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 6 degrees, so hopefuly the match makes up for the weather. Hartlepool United has not played yet this season, while stoke City is fresh off their 0-1 loss against Preston North End. Ched Evans struck first for Preston North End in the %Minute minute of the %HalfNumber half’s stoppage time, and that was all the excitement the two teams could muster At the end of 90 a dissapointed Stoke City couldn’t manage to score, and Preston North End took the shutout win. Stoke City is looking for direction having 3 win and 5 losses in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season.
Stoke City is lucky enough to have a few offensive weapons, with Liam Delap and Tyrese Campbell each having 2 goals in their last five. Grey and David Ferguson are the top scorers for Hartlepool United in the last five matches, but unfortunately they only have one goal. It’s hard to imagine having success with those stats.