But it would be another difficult afternoon for Hartlepool United supporters after they were heavily beaten 5-0 by Stockport.
Kyle Wootton latched onto Reghan Tumilty's misplaced header to lift over Ben Killip before doubling his and Stockport's tally four minutes later from close range.
Pools failed to produce a reaction to falling behind as the visiting Hatters ran away with things in the second half.
Paddy Madden headed in from a corner before Callum Camps added a fourth from close range just after the hour.
And Challinor's return was capped with a fifth of the afternoon when Will Collar beat Killip with a low drive into the far corner.
The result leaves Keith Curle’s side rooted to the foot of the League Two table.
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. during the Sky Bet League 2 match between Hartlepool United and Stockport County at Victoria Park, Hartlepool on Saturday 3rd December 2022. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)
Hartlepool United supporters inside the Suit Direct Stadium for the League Two match with Stockport County. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
. Stockport County (H)
Hartlepool United supporters inside the Suit Direct Stadium for their League Two fixture with Stockport County. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
. Home Soil
Hartlepool United were back on home soil against Stockport County. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
. Arriving
Hartlepool United supporters arrive at the Suit Direct Stadium. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
. UTP
Pools supporters make their way into the Suit Direct Stadium (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
. HUFC
Hartlepool United supporters at the Suit Direct Stadium for the visit of Stockport County. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
. Pre-Match
Hartlepool United supporters ahead of the League Two fixture with Stockport County. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
. Hartlepool
Pools supporters inside the Suit Direct Stadium. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
1. Stockport County (H)
Hartlepool United supporters inside the Suit Direct Stadium for their League Two fixture with Stockport County. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
2. Home Soil
Hartlepool United were back on home soil against Stockport County. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
3. Arriving
Hartlepool United supporters arrive at the Suit Direct Stadium. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
4. UTP
Pools supporters make their way into the Suit Direct Stadium (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher