Hartlepool United fans dressed as Smurfs for their final match of the season. The team traveled to London to play Charlton, losing 3-2.

What happened?

About 170 Hartlepool supporters made the trip to London in Smurfs costumes. This tradition of dressing up for big matches has been going on for a while. They've previously dressed as Where's Wally/Waldo? characters, Morris dancers, and Oompa Loompas.

Why it matters for Hartlepool

The team's current league standing is 9th in National League, with 68 points from 46 games. Their recent form has been LWWLD. | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 9th | | Points | 68 | | Recent form | LWWLD |

What comes next?

Hartlepool's last result was a 3-1 loss to Boston United on 2026-04-25. Their goal difference this season is -5, with 54 scored and 59 conceded. The team is 40 points behind leaders York. As of 27 Jun 2026, Hartlepool is looking to improve their standing in the National League.