If United won and County could only draw then County would be relegated on goal difference -- a hangover of their 6 -- 1 drubbing in Plymouth .
With County two points clear , anything other than a win for Hartlepool would see Newport safe and them relegated .
If Hartlepool won and County could only draw then County would be relegated on goal difference -- a hangover of Hartlepool 's 6 -- 1 drubbing in Plymouth .
With County two points clear , anything other than a win for Hartlepool would see Newport safe and them relegated .