League-position context
Hartlepool rank12th
AFC Fylde rank18th
Hartlepool points60
AFC Fylde points55
Hartlepool: #12 ยท 60 pts ยท GD -12
26 pts off the top 2. 11 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
AFC Fylde: #18 ยท 55 pts ยท GD -8
31 pts off the top 2. 16 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.