RACA make the first of their regular trips down the A19 tomorrow (Tuesday) night to face FC Hartlepool at Grayfields a fixture that is often an early season one, but unfortunately one that Pools have won on each occasion we have met. Their opening 2026/27 fixture was the curtain raiser on Friday night in which they drew 0-0 at Darlington Town, and they’ll be keen to get off the mark & extend their hoodoo over Ryton.

If you’re planning on heading down, the address for your satnav is Grayfields Enclosure, Jesmond Gardens, Hartlepool, TS24 8PJ