Hartlepool won away from home for the first time since October 1 with a 1-0 victory at 10-man Cambridge. Michael Woods netted the winner 18 minutes into the second half, prodding beyond Will Norris after being played in by Padraig Amond. That came shortly after Norris had clawed out a header from his own defender Leon Legge, who had miscued an attempted backpass. Cambridge saw substitute Paul...Full Story »

Hartlepool have worries in defence for the home clash with Luton. Scott Harrison's late dismissal in Saturday's 1-1 draw at leaders Plymouth means he will be suspended, and with fellow centre-backs Matthew Bates (bruised foot) and Rob Jones (hip) still struggling, boss Craig Hignett is light at the back. Liam Donnelly is likely to move from right-back to the centre of defence, with Jordan Rich...Full Story »

Kal Naismith remains absent for Hartlepool's FA Cup second-round replay with Salford but Michael Woods could return. Naismith, on loan from Portsmouth, was ineligible to face his parent club at the weekend and was cup-tied for the first meeting in the original clash with non-league Salford. Striker Billy Paynter (Achilles) and defender Harry Worley (ankle) are still missing from Ronnie Moore's...Full Story »

Hartlepool and Cambridge played out a drab goalless draw at Victoria Park. The hosts controlled proceedings throughout but were left to rue several missed opportunities as a Cambridge side with little intent shared the spoils. After an incident-free opening spell, Pools began to exert some pressure and nearly opened the scoring when Michael Woods' scuffed effort found Rakish Bingham - only for...Full Story »

Hartlepool's perfect start to the season continued with a third straight victory following their 2-1 triumph at York City. Michael Woods' deflected winner secured the points for last season's Sky Bet League Two strugglers after Billy Paynter's third goal of the new campaign cancelled out Reece Thompson's opener for the Minstermen. An entertaining first half saw both keepers make excellent save...Full Story »