Hartlepool United is a professional football club based in Hartlepool, England. Founded in 1908, the team plays its home matches at Victoria Park, which has a capacity of around 7,800 spectators. The club's colors are blue and white, and they are nicknamed "The Pools." Hartlepool United has a rich history in English football, having spent many years in the lower divisions of the Football League. The club has experienced both promotion and relegation, with its most notable achievement being a run in the Football League Championship during the 2000s.