Casey Pettit opened the scoring after 14 minutes when he turned Will De Havilland’s knockdown beyond Pete Jameson and, while Callum Cooke handed Pools a lifeline when he volleyed home the equaliser six minutes into the second half, goals from Sam Beckwith and substitute Shawn McCoulsky ensured the three points stayed down south.
Here are 10 things we learned from Tuesday’s encounter:
9. Cooke proves a point
Attacking midfielder Callum Cooke has been the subject of considerable discussion in recent weeks, with his lack of goals often levelled as a criticism against him. However, he blasted in the equaliser in Berkshire to take his tally to six for the season. Photo: Frank Reid
10. Phillips backs Pools to respond
The Pools boss reflected on the fact that his side have often responded well to a setback and is challenging them to bounce back at home against Dagenham & Redbridge on Saturday. Photo: Mark Fletcher