Hartlepool have been dropped into the League One relegation mire after being docked three points today.
It was the expected result for fielding the ineligible Gary Liddle during their 2-0 win over Brighton on Easter Monday. They are now just one point above the relegation zone. The Monkey Hangers go to Brentford on Saturday hoping either Exeter, who entertain Huddersfield, or Tranmere, who travel to Stockport, lose.
They have 28 days to appeal the verdict, with the club 'considering its position' - likely to mean they will wait until after Saturday's results to find whether they are in the bottom four or not.