Hartlepool host Southend in the National League, round 41 at Suit Direct Stadium, Hartlepool (7,691 capacity).

Hartlepool won 3, drew 0 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–W–W–L–L), scoring 5 and conceding 5.

Southend won 2, drew 2 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (D–L–W–W–D), scoring 7 and conceding 5.

The two sides have met 10 times: Hartlepool 2 wins, Southend 3, 5 draws.