Brackley were forced to make do with a point as National League rivals Hartlepool extended their unbeaten run under new owner Landon Smith with a hard-fought draw on the road. The visitors enjoyed a sixth-minute escape when Danny Newton crashed a header against the crossbar before fellow striker Ben Wodskou directed the rebound straight into the waiting arms of keeper Nick Hayes. However, it was the north-east club who finished the first half the stronger with Alex Reid heading wide before forcing a save from keeper Cameron Gregory and Adam Campbell and Luke Charman also taking aim. Newton could have won it deep into stoppage time, but was denied amid a scramble as the visitors left with something to show for their efforts. Report by PA Media

Source: BBC January 24, 2026 19:20 UTC