Club Profile

Hartlepool United

Pools, Monkey Hangers · National League

Hartlepool United Football Club is a professional association football club based in Hartlepool, County Durham, England.

The team competes in the National League, the fifth level of the English football league system.

Club Timeline

Hartlepool United was founded in 1900 and remains a core part of its local football identity.

Victoria Park anchors matchday culture and community presence around the club.

The current campaign in National League (step 5) puts direct focus on promotion, survival, and long-term sustainability.

Pyramid Facts

League

National League

Step

Promotion Spots

Relegation Spots

National League is one of the most competitive tiers in the pyramid, where small margins can decide both promotion and relegation outcomes.

Playing Legacy

Top Players

Luke Molyneux · Tom Parkes

Historical Icons

Ritchie Humphreys · Adam Boyd

Achievements & Progress

Honours

Football League Trophy winners 2004-05 · National League play-off winners 2020-21

Recent Finishes

Recent finish timeline pending update.

Promotion History

Promotion/relegation milestones pending.

Club In The News

Tag #hartlepool-united #national-league#relegation#yeovil-town#hartlepool-united

relegation

Step One Survival Models Are Changing After Winter Injury Spikes

National League strugglers are shifting from reactive loans to planned depth profiles built around availability.