This match was played at Manor Academy as part of the Third Division.
Hartlepool St Francis secured a narrow victory with a score of 5-4 against Waldridge Park. The match featured a high-scoring affair, with multiple goals from both teams. Hartlepool St Francis benefitted from Lewis Todd's two goals and an additional strike from Richie Tunney.
No cards were awarded in this match.
For Hartlepool St Francis, George Burns was replaced by Richie Tunney, Rhys Aveyard was replaced by Josh Chapman, and Carl Winstanley was replaced by Lee Jones.
For Waldridge Park, Billy Hamilton was replaced by Lewis Brolls, Andrew Illingworth was replaced by Nathan Ward, Jamie McAllister was replaced by Theo Kelly, and Jacob Carr was replaced by Adam Hedley.
Pre-Match Prediction Analysis
I didn't have a prediction for this match, but with a thrilling scoreline of 5-4, it’s clear I missed the mark on anticipating the fireworks that unfolded!