Hartlepool United have discovered their group stage opponents following the club's divisive decision to take part in the National League Cup.

"It's good to have a home game to start but Barrow have just come down and you'd imagine they'll be looking to bounce straight back. It's a difficult game, it's a difficult league."

"There is an opportunity there for Barrow and I think they'll just go there and embrace it. I don't think they'll be too disappointed if they don't go and take all three points, they know that it isn't a game that's going to define their season."

"I think the main thing Pools are getting with Max Merrick is a really accomplished young goalkeeper."

"I think we've got a really good young player who's really flexible and can play anywhere down that right-hand side."