HARTLEPOOL, England (April 18, 2026) (Interstat) — Hartlepool United opened its National League season with a 2-1 comeback victory over Forest Green Rovers on Saturday at The Prestige Group Stadium.

The visitors took a lead into halftime after Adam Campbell scored in the 35th minute. Hartlepool defender Reiss McNally equalized just before the break, scoring in first-half stoppage time. The match appeared headed for a draw until substitute Kyle McAllister scored the decisive goal in the 90th minute. McAllister also assisted on McNally’s goal.

Forest Green’s Jack Hunter and McAllister received yellow cards. The result defied pre-match projections that favored Forest Green. Hartlepool begins the campaign with a win, while Forest Green starts with a loss.