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Boston v Hartlepool preview

An unbeaten record will be ripped up as Boston United entertain Hartlepool United.

An unbeaten record will be ripped up as Boston United entertain Hartlepool United for a place in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

A 0-0 draw at Victoria Park in the first game has set Boston on a run of three games without conceding a goal, while it was the middle leg of their five-match unbeaten run.

Hartlepool's unbeaten record is even more impressive as Neale Cooper's side are without defeat in eight games.

But something will have to give at York Street on Wednesday evening as the two teams battle it out for a trip to Brentford in the next round.

Boston's main injury concern revolves around Mark Greaves, who has been rated doubtful with a back complaint by manager Steve Evans.

The Pilgrims will also make a late decision on Austin McCann, who has been struggling with a hamstring injury.

Pools will again be without captain Micky Barron, while Darrell Clarke will not play after a knee injury curtailed his loan spell at Stockport County.

Hugh Robertson (pictured) will have a late fitness test but even if he passes that he may not reclaim his place from Ben Clark.

Skysports.com prediction: 0-2
Pools to have the edge and set up a clash with fellow League One side Brentford.

Boston 7/4  Draw 11/5  Hartlepool 7/4 -
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