Excitement continues to build ahead of Hartlepool's Papa John's Trophy game

The trophy itself has been in the town.

Graeme Lee and Luke Molyneux
Published 3rd Mar 2022

Graeme Lee and Luke Molyneux have had their hands on it already and they'll be itching to lift it at Wembley.

The iconic Papa John's Trophy itself has been in Hartlepool as excitement levels build ahead of the big semi-final next week.

Luke Molyneux

Pools will welcome the League One leaders Rotherha to the Suit Direct Stadium on Wednesday, March 9 with kick-off at 7.45pm.

Graeme Lee’s side bagged a place in the last four after the penalty shoot out win over Charlton in January.

The game will be live on Sky Sports and the winner will either face Wigan Athletic or Sutton United in the final on April 3.

The physical trophy itself was in Hartlepool earlier this week (Tues 1st March) and fans grabbed selfies - hopefully it'll be back on Teesside in April.

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