League-position context
Barrow rank22nd
Hartlepool rank17th
Barrow points44
Hartlepool points54
Barrow: #22 · 44 pts · GD -13
40 pts off the top 2. 32 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts from safety.
Hartlepool: #17 · 54 pts · GD -20
30 pts off the top 2. 22 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.