Pools went behind when Luke Norris converted from the spot after Gary Liddle brought down Jamie Reid.
But Graeme Lee’s side grabbed a point when captain Nicky Featherstone found the back of the net with an excellent finish 13 minutes from time.
The home side were unable to find a winner though as they had to settle for a third straight draw at the Suit Direct Stadium.
And here is how they were rated.
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. LINCOLN, GBR. DEC 4TH Hartlepool United's Nicky Featherstone celebrates after the FA Cup match between Lincoln City and Hartlepool United at the LNER Sincil Bank Stadium, Lincoln on Saturday 4th December 2021. (Credit: Mark Fletcher)
Nicky Featherstone rescued a point for Hartlepool United against Stevenage at the Suit Direct Stadium. (Credit: Mark Fletcher) Photo: Mark Fletcher
. Ben Killip - 6
Fairly comfortable afternoon with little to deal with in the main. Went the wrong way for the spot kick. Picture by FRANK REID. Photo: Frank Reid
. Reagan Ogle - 6
Perhaps Pools’ best outlet in the first half with plenty of time and space on the right. Not as effective in the second half. Missed two good chances. (Credit: Will Matthews | MI News) Photo: Will Matthews
1. Ben Killip - 6
Fairly comfortable afternoon with little to deal with in the main. Went the wrong way for the spot kick. Picture by FRANK REID. Photo: Frank Reid
2. Reagan Ogle - 6
Perhaps Pools’ best outlet in the first half with plenty of time and space on the right. Not as effective in the second half. Missed two good chances. (Credit: Will Matthews | MI News) Photo: Will Matthews
3. Neill Byrne - 6
Did what he had to do pretty well. Marshalled a back three when Liddle went off. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
4. Gary Liddle - 5
Gave the penalty away for a mistimed challenge on Reid. Subbed soon after. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid