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NO BORE DRAW DUE TO A LATE CORE SCORE

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
2 August 2026

By Paul Fraser

COREY McKeown’s 89th-minute goal ensured Hartlepool United will go into the National League season on a high on the back of victory over Fleetwood Town.
Sub McKeown’s precise finish from the edge of the box decided what appeared destined for a goalless draw at Victoria Park.
Pools striker Chris Popov had the first sight of goal on the half-hour only for Rhys Bennett to take the pace off his shot, while he had another effort blocked before the break after good play by Jamie Miley.
At the other end, on-loan Chelsea goalie Max Merrick made a save low to hi...

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