Rhys Oates' strike ensured Hartlepool remain narrowly above the Sky Bet League Two relegation zone following a 1-1 draw against promotion-chasing Carlisle. Oates cancelled out Jabo Ibehre's opener as Pools ended the afternoon one point ahead of Newport while the Cumbrians retained the final play-off spot. Hartlepool immediately faced an uphill task when Danny Grainger's long throw somehow put ...Full Story »

Salford City's historic FA Cup run remains alive after the part-timers held Hartlepool to a 1-1 draw at Moor Lane. The Sky Bet League Two visitors took the lead in the eighth minute of the second round tie through Rhys Oates' penalty, before Stephen O'Halloran equalised from close range in the 23rd. Hartlepool passed up several decent chances to win it in the second half and Salford keeper Jay...Full Story »