League-position context
Hartlepool rank12th
Eastleigh rank13th
Hartlepool points60
Eastleigh points59
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.
Eastleigh: #13 ยท 59 pts ยท GD -14
27 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.