Hartlepool United predicted XI photo gallery: Selection dilemmas with striker return and injury concerns ahead of Chesterfield clash

Hartlepool United head to Chesterfield on Bank Holiday Monday. Picture by FRANK REID
Hartlepool United head to Chesterfield on Bank Holiday Monday. Picture by FRANK REID

Hartlepool became the early front runners in the National League after their 3-1 success over AFC Fylde on Saturday tea-time thanks to goals from Emmanuel Dieseruvwe and Callum Cooke.

And Pools will now head to the home of the pre-season favourites, Chesterfield, looking for a fifth straight win in the league.

John Askey will face some selection dilemmas, however, with less than 48-hours since that win over Fylde at the Suit Direct Stadium.

Dixon is set to continue as Hartlepool's No.1 for the trip to Chesterfield. Picture by FRANK REID
Dixon is set to continue as Hartlepool's No.1 for the trip to Chesterfield. Picture by FRANK REID

Chris Wreh went off with a tight hamstring while both Charlie Seaman and Dan Dodds picked up knocks in Saturday’s win – Askey suggesting Dodds might struggle to make Monday’s clash as a result.

Pools will, however, have striker Josh Umerah available after serving his three-match ban.

And here we predict our starting XI to face Chesterfield.

Seaman went off with a slight knock late in the win over AFC Fylde but is likely to feature against Chesterfield. Picture by FRANK REID
Seaman went off with a slight knock late in the win over AFC Fylde but is likely to feature against Chesterfield. Picture by FRANK REID
John Askey may consider shuffling Lacey over in his defence if Dan Dodds is unavailable. Picture by FRANK REID
John Askey may consider shuffling Lacey over in his defence if Dan Dodds is unavailable. Picture by FRANK REID
Onariase has already established himself as a key figure in Hartlepool's defence. Picture by FRANK REID
Onariase has already established himself as a key figure in Hartlepool's defence. Picture by FRANK REID
John Askey's concerns over Dan Dodds' fitness could lead to Burton being handed a debut for Pools with Edon Pruti left out of recent squads. Picture by FRANK REID
John Askey's concerns over Dan Dodds' fitness could lead to Burton being handed a debut for Pools with Edon Pruti left out of recent squads. Picture by FRANK REID
Ferguson contributed two assists against AFC Fylde. Picture by FRANK REID
Ferguson contributed two assists against AFC Fylde. Picture by FRANK REID
Crawford scored his first goal of the season in Hartlepool's last away game at Southend United. Picture by FRANK REID
Crawford scored his first goal of the season in Hartlepool's last away game at Southend United. Picture by FRANK REID
Cooke produced a standout display in the win over AFC Fylde. Picture by FRANK REID
Cooke produced a standout display in the win over AFC Fylde. Picture by FRANK REID
Mancini is likely to complete an unchanged midfield for Pools. Picture by FRANK REID
Mancini is likely to complete an unchanged midfield for Pools. Picture by FRANK REID
Dieseruvwe will be looking to add to his two goals against AFC Fylde against Chesterfield. Picture by FRANK REID
Dieseruvwe will be looking to add to his two goals against AFC Fylde against Chesterfield. Picture by FRANK REID
Umerah is available after serving his suspension and may just get the nod alongside Dieseruvwe at Chesterfield. Picture by FRANK REID
Umerah is available after serving his suspension and may just get the nod alongside Dieseruvwe at Chesterfield. Picture by FRANK REID