Armando Dobra scored the only goal of the game inside five minutes when he met Emmanuel Dieseruvwe’s clearance to strike first time from the edge of the Hartlepool area with his effort taking a deflection in a crowded box to beat Joel Dixon.
John Askey’s side were spirited in their response, particularly in the first half, but were unable to find a breakthrough themselves.
Dieseruvwe wasted two big opportunities to score against his former club – the first in the opening minutes when slipping after rounding goalkeeper Harry Tryer before dragging wide later in the game.
The league leaders took control of the game in the second half without really creating anything clear cut but one goal was enough for the Spireites who continued their march towards the Football League.
And here is how Pools were rated in their narrow home defeat:
13. Josh Umerah - 6
Hard for him to get involved given the game was played at the other end of the field. Good awareness to play in Cooke late on. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid