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Hartlepool and Grimsby played out a one-all draw in an entertaining match at Victoria Park. Ebby Nelson-Addy had put the home side ahead through a penalty in the first half before Grimsby equalised thanks to a fine strike from Craig Clay.
Hartlepool went ahead just after the half hour mark when Rushian Hepburn-Murphy was brought down in the box. Ebby Nelson-Addy cooly slotted the penalty to the 'keepers left to put the home side in front. Grimsby pushed for an equaliser and got their deserved goal in the second half through Craig Clay. Clay curled the ball past Trevor Carson to secure the draw for the away side. Hartlepool will be hoping for a win when they face Barnet in their next game.
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Starting XI: Carson; Duckworth, Worley, Harrison, Carroll; Bingham, Walker, Hollands (c), Nelson-Addy, Pennant*;Hepburn-Murphy**.
Subs: Guthrie, Szmodics, Williams, Blair*, Lookman, Fenwick**, Amond.
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Hartlepool's top goalscorer Rushian Hepburn-Murphy hit a double to help see off a resilient Barnet side. Rakish Bingham and Brad Walker also found the scoresheet for Hartlepool whilst Greg Luer grabbed a brace for the away side.
Rakish Bingham grabbed his twelfth goal of the season after eighteen minutes with a fine back post header. Greg Luer then equalised for Barnet with a scrappy finish after some poor Hartlepool defending. Rushian Hepburn-Murphy's first goal of the game came only moments later after he shrugged off the defender and powered home. Hepburn-Murphy then grabbed his second just before the break with a fine glancing header from a Michael Duckworth cross. Luer made it three-two midway through the second half before Brad Walker secured the win with a fine header. Hartlepool face bottom placed Exeter in their next match.
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Starting XI: Carson; Duckworth, Worley, Harrison, Carroll; Bingham*, Walker, Hollands (c), Nelson-Addy**, Blair;Hepburn-Murphy***.
Subs: Ruddock*, Szmodics**, Williams, Pennant, Lookman***, Fenwick, Amond.
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Hartlepool's promotion push took a hit as they lost to relegation threatened Exeter City by one goal to nil. Daniel Agyei's goal after half time was enough to secure the win as Hartlepool had Harry Worley sent off in the first half.
Hartlepool were down to ten men after only seventeen minutes when Harry Worley brought down the impressive Daniel Agyei. The referee deemed Worley to be the last man and decided to sent the central defender off. Hartlepool struggled with ten men and went behind thanks to a header from a corner from Agyei. Hartlepool pushed for an equaliser but it came to no avail. Hartlepool face Fleetwood at home in their next match.
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Starting XI: Carson; Duckworth, Worley, Harrison, Carroll; Bingham*, Walker**, Hollands (c), Nelson-Addy, Blair;Hepburn-Murphy***.
Subs: Ruddock, Szmodics, Williams*, Pennant**, Lookman, Fenwick***, Amond.
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Rakish Bingham's thirteenth goal of the season helped keep Hartlepool's promotion push alive with a solid win against Fleetwood. Ebby Nelson-Addy had put Hartlepool ahead before Bingham's strike before Rees Greenwood grabbed a consolation for Fleetwood.
Ebby Nelson-Addy grabbed his seventh goal of the season for Hartlepool just after the half hour mark when he powered home from the edge of the area. Rakish Bingham then doubled Hartlepool's lead with a fine strike from the right hand side which was driven low into the left hand corner. Rees Greenwood scraped in a consolation for Fleetwood but Hartlepool held on for a vital win. Hartlepool face already promoted Portsmouth in their next match.
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Starting XI: Carson; Duckworth (c), Guthrie, Harrison, Carroll; Bingham, Walker, Gallagher, Nelson-Addy*, Blair**; Reid***.
Subs: Ruddock*, Szmodics, Williams, Pennant**, Hollands, Fenwick, Hepburn-Murphy***.
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Gary Roberts grabbed a brace for Champions Portsmouth as they convincingly beat play off contenders Hartlepool. Rushian Hepburn-Murphy grabbed his twenty-third goal of the season for Hartlepool but it was not enough for Adam Boyd's side.
Gary Roberts scored his first goal with a fine strike from range before scoring his second from the penalty spot after he was brought down. Rushian Hepburn-Murphy kept up his fantastic form with a goal just after the half hour mark however Hartlepool could not find an equaliser as they failed to secure their place in the play offs. Adam Boyd's side face Crewe in what could be their final match of the season.
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Starting XI: Carson; Duckworth (c), Guthrie, Harrison, Carroll*; Bingham, Walker**, Gallagher***, Nelson-Addy, Blair; Hepburn-Murphy.
Subs: Worley*, Szmodics**, Williams, Ruddock, Hollands***, Fenwick, Reid.
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Hartlepool United face Crewe Alexandra next Saturday in the most important match of their season so far. With only one match to go, Hartlepool can secure a play off spot with either a win or a draw against Crewe however, if Crewe manage a win, then Hartlepool will fall out of the play off places.
Hartlepool manager Adam Boyd has dubbed this match the club's most important match so far under his tenure: "Our form hasn't been great lately but this match is like a cup final for us. We will be going out there to grab a win as if we sit back, it invites pressure onto ourselves. We need to get a result against Crewe who are a good side but I am sure we can do it. We deserve to be in the play offs and I am hopeful that come 5 o'clock on Saturday, that we will be there."
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Hartlepool have secured their place in the SkyBet League Two Play Offs with a fine win against Crewe Alexandra. Scott Fenwick hit his thirteenth goal of the season while Sammie Szmodics also found the scoresheet to set up a Play Off Semi Final against AFC Wimbledon.
Hartlepool's top goalscorer Rushian Hepburn-Murphy was taken off with an injury in the first half and it was his replacement: Fenwick, who found the opener. Pelly Ruddock produced a great ball from the right for Fenwick to poke the ball in at the near post. Sammie Szmodics, who also started the match as substitute then sealed the win for Hartlepool when he curled the ball into the top corner after being played in by Michael Duckworth. This is now the second consecutive season that Hartlepool have made the Play Offs.
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Starting XI: Carson; Duckworth, Worley, Harrison, Carroll; Bingham, Walker, Hollands (c), Ruddock, Blair*; Hepburn-Murphy**.
Subs: Guthrie, Szmodics*, Williams, Nelson-Addy, Gallagher, Fenwick**, Reid.
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Hartlepool United were defeated in the SkyBet League Two Play Off Finals at this point last season when they lost to eventual winners Cambridge United. This season they face AFC Wimbledon in the two legged encounter with the first leg taking place at Victoria Park.
This season, in the league, Hartlepool beat AFC Wimbledon two-one at Victoria Park thanks to goals from Rakish Bingham and Rushian Hepburn-Murphy. However, Adam Boyd's side, in the away fixture were convincingly beaten by five goals to one after an impressive hat-trick from Lateef Elford-Alliyu for AFC Wimbledon. Hartlepool manager Adam Boyd will be hoping for better luck in their Play Off Semi Final in three days time.
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Hartlepool United have been dealt a bitter blow on the eve of their Play Off Semi Final against AFC Wimbledon. Twenty-three goal striker Rushian Hepburn-Murphy has been ruled out for two months with a sprained right ankle and has most likely played his last game for the club.
Rushian Hepburn-Murphy has been Hartlepool's top goalscorer this season and has now returned to his parent club Aston Villa due to the injury. Adam Boyd could not hide his disappointment at the injury of the talented youngster: " It's a huge blow for us and we will definitely miss him. We brought him off against Crewe as a precaution so we are devastated to find out the full extent of the injury. We would not be in this position without him and we thank him for that. Hopefully we will see him again in Hartlepool shirt but we need to concentrate on tomorrow's match and hopefully ensure we gain a win for Rushian who I know is absolutely devastated". Boyd also revealed that centre midfielder Pelly Ruddock has also been ruled out for the rest of the season after twisting his ankle in training in a double blow for Hartlepool.
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Hartlepool produced one of the best performances of their season so far as they convincingly beat AFC Wimbledon in their Play Off Semi Final. Rakish Bingham, Matty Blair, Sammie Szmodics and Ryan Williams all found the net for Adam Boyd's side to ensure they have one foot in the League Two Play Off Final.
In a nervy first half Hartlepool took the lead thanks to fine strike from in-form winger Rakish Bingham who beat his man and slotted home from a tight angle. Hartlepool made it two just before the break when on-loan winger Matty Blair was fed through by Scott Fenwick as he made no mistake finishing off the one-on-one. Hartlepool pushed for a third and got it through substitute Sammie Szmodics as he poked home before Ryan Williams scored his first goal for the club with a fine free kick from the edge of the area. Hartlepool travel to AFC Wimbledon for the second leg of the tie in a week's time.
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Starting XI: Carson; Duckworth, Worley, Harrison, Carroll; Bingham*, Walker**, Hollands (c), Nelson-Addy***, Blair; Fenwick.
Subs: Guthrie, Szmodics*, Williams**, Hippolyte, Gallagher***, Lookman, Reid.
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Hartlepool will face Notts County in the SkyBet League Two Play Off final despite losing to AFC Wimbledon by three goals to two this evening. AFC Wimbledon went all out attack as they pushed for a place in the Play Off Final however their win was not enough as Hartlepool progress.
Lateef Elford-Alliyu and Brandon Adams struck two early goals for AFC Wimbledon to put the pressure on Hartlepool however Scott Fenwick's composed finish settled the away side's nerves. Montell Moore then made it three-one to the home side when he flicked in a header just before half time. Substitute Sammie Szmodics pulled a goal back for Hartlepool as AFC Wimbledon were hit on the counter attack as Szmodics calmly slotted under the goalkeeper. Hartlepool are now one match away from the SkyBet League One as they face Notts County in the Play Off Final in four days time.
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Starting XI: Carson; Duckworth, Worley, Harrison, Carroll; Bingham, Walker, Hollands (c), Nelson-Addy*, Blair**; Fenwick***.
Subs: Guthrie, Szmodics*, Williams, Hippolyte, Gallagher**, Lookman, Reid***.
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Hartlepool United will face Notts County in the SkyBet League Two Play Off Final in three days time. Notts County finished fifth in the league this season and beat Carlisle 4-3 on aggregate in their Play Off Semi Final.
Both matches between the pair this season have been high goalscoring encounters. In the first meeting at Victoria Park, Hartlepool won by three goals to two thanks to two late goals from Kristian Dennis. However, the reverse fixture ended in a three-two win to Notts County as a Scott Fenwick brace was not enough for Hartlepool to come away with a result. Despite finishing 11th last season, Notts County were one of the favourites for promotion this season and are bound to be favourites going into Saturday's match against Hartlepool.
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Notts County Starting XI: Loach; Hewitt, Fry, Amevor, Adams; Thompson, Phillips, Palmer, Saville, Waters; Pope.
Subs: Butler, Ajayi, Milsom, Lager, De SIlva, Kusunga, Bennett.
Hartlepool United Starting XI: Carson; Duckworth, Worley, Harrison, Carroll; Bingham, Walker, Hollands (c), Nelson-Addy, Blair; Fenwick.
Subs: Guthrie, Szmodics, Williams, Hippolyte, Gallagher, Lookman, Reid.
1': KICK OFF: Scott Fenwick and Ebby Nelson-Addy get the game underway for Hartlepool in what is undoubtably the biggest match of the season for these two clubs.
7': Michael Duckworth brings down Notts County midfielder George Saville in the middle of the park. Notts County fans are wanting a yellow card but the referee is only giving him a talking to.
20': YELLOW CARD- Hartlepool left back Jake Carroll has been given a yellow yard for a foul on the impressive George Saville. Carroll will need to be careful for the rest of this game.
21': Matty Blair nearly opens the deadlock for Hartlepool after some great work by Scott Fenwick found the winger a shooting opportunity but his effort was well parried by goalkeeper Scott Loach.
43': YELLOW CARD- Notts County midfielder Blair Adams has picked up a yellow card after a needless goal on Hartlepool winger Rakish Bingham.
44' YELLOW CARD- Hartlepool centre midfielder Ebby Nelson-Addy has been awarded a yellow card after a poor tackle on Notts County right back Elliot Hewitt. Lucky to get away with a yellow there.
45' HALF TIME- HARTLEPOOL UNITED 0-0 NOTTS COUNTY You can tell both sides are scared about making a mistake. A match of limited opportunities so far. It looks like it will either take a moment of madness or a moment of genius to open up this game.
45': KICK OFF: Jamie Pope and Matt Palmer get the game back underway for Notts County. Neither side has made a change as of yet.
48': HARTLEPOOL SUBSTITUTION- Matty Blair leaves the field for Hartlepool and has been replaced by Sammie Szmodics. Szmodics will of been unhappy not to start as he has scored in his past three matches, now is his time to shine.
53': NOTTS COUNTY SUBSTITUTION- Striker Jamie Pope leaves the field to be replaced by 17-year old Liam Lager. This is Lager's debut for Notts County and what a time to make it. Could he be Notts County's hero this afternoon?
66': NOTTS COUNTY SUBSTITUTION- Centre midfielder Matt Palmer has come off to be replaced by Robert Milsom who will slot in at centre midfield in a like for like change.
72': NOTTS COUNTY SUBSTITUTION- Notts County make their final change as Elliot Hewitt is replaced by former Arsenal youngster Semi Ajayi.
76': HARTLEPOOL SUBSTITUTION- Hartlepool Captain Danny Hollands has been replaced by Jake Gallagher. The former Portsmouth man looks devastated to be coming off but did seem tired in the middle of the park.
81': GOAL FOR HARTLEPOOL!- Rakish Bingham has opened the deadlock for Hartlepool with only ten minutes remaining. There was some great work between Jake Carroll and Sammie Szmodics on the left hand side. Carroll whipped in a cross to the far post to Bingham who headed the ball home for his sixteenth goal of the season!
83': HARTLEPOOL SUBSTITUTION- Hartlepool striker Scott Fenwick is making his way to the bench to be replaced by striker Bradley Reid. Fenwick has played really well for Hartlepool to be fair but Reid is a pacey player and could hurt Notts County's tired legs late on.
89': GOAL FOR HARTLEPOOL!- Substitute Sammie Szmodics looks to have sealed promotion for Hartlepool! Nelson-Addy has been an absolute warrior for Adam Boyd's side this afternoon, he played the ball to the advancing wing back Duckworth who drilled a ball low across the area to Szmodics who had the simplest of finishes! Szmodics has now scored in his last four matches!
90': FULL TIME- HARTLEPOOL UNITED 2-0 NOTTS COUNTY Hartlepool have won promotion to the SkyBet League One! In what was an extremely nervy match, two goals in the last ten minutes for Hartlepool have won them the game. Rakish Bingham scored a great first goal and as Notts County pushed for an equaliser, Hartlepool made them pay with some good football which was finished off by Sammie Szmodics. What a brilliant day to be a Hartlepool supporter!
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Brilliant matchday write up for the final too!
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@Dan - Thanks Dan, really glad we managed to get through at the end of I thought we had blown it. Glad you liked the last update, took me a while as I had to pause and write up every time anything of note occurred but glad you enjoyed it mate.
@Suffolk Seasider - It was very nervy! I would of been devastated if we would of lost it on penalites- good old Rakish Bingham saved the day... He managed 16 goals from RM this season.
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Hartlepool United will be plying their trade in the SkyBet League One next season thanks to yesterdays Play Off Final win against Notts County. Despite losing in the Play Off Semi Finals last season, Hartlepool were not expected to be in the promotion mix this season. Hartlepool are expected to have one of the lowest budgets in League One next season and will be clear favourites for relegation.
Hartlepool manager Adam Boyd has been in charge at the club for two seasons after taking over from Ronnie Moore. Boyd could not hide his delight at winning promotion to League One: " When I took over here two seasons ago I had a lot of critics doubting my ability to be a manager. We were favourites for relegation in my first season at the club and to win promotion this season is amazing, it's like a dream. People will write us off but I am sure we can survive next season if we recruit well this Summer. We will not be making wholesale changes however, these lads deserve their shot at a higher level". Hartlepool's retained list is set to be announced in the coming days.
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