Gavan Holohan hit an 88th minutes winner to consign the Reds to an opening day defeat.
Hartlepool Mail photographer Mark Fletcher was there to capture the action. You can view a selection of his pictures in the gallery below.
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Mark Shelton of Hartlepool United battles with Owen Gallacher Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News
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Hartlepool United's Gavan Holohan shoots at goal Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News
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Hartlepool United's Nicky Featherstone contests a header with Jake Hessenthaler Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News
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Glenn Morris claims a cross under pressure from Hartlepool United's Olufela Olomola Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News
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