Pete Wild admits he has 'no idea' whether or not Hartlepool United will enter controversial National League Cup again next year

Pools rounded off an underwhelming campaign with a commanding 3-1 victory over Leeds United's under-21s on Tuesday night, their first win in the competition.

While there were a handful of positives for Wild to take from Tuesday evening, not least goals from teenager Terry Bondo, his first for the club, as well as Chris Popov, Pools finished rock-bottom of Group C having lost three of their four matches.

Having declined to take part in the competition, which was reintroduced in 2024 following the contentious decision to scrap FA Cup replays, Pools opted to accept an invitation to enter ahead of the new campaign.