Keith Curle's side impressed on a bitterly cold evening at the Broadfield Stadium to come away with three significant points to, temporarily, move them out of the League Two relegation zone ahead of the weekend fixtures.
Walsall loanee Rollin Menayese scored his first goal for the club when converting well from Callum Cooke’s corner just after the hour.
And Cooke was on point again 10 minutes from time when his delivery from the right was turned in by Reds defender Travis Johnson to ensure a first away win of the season for Curle’s side.
Having been humbled at home by Stockport County last time out, Hartlepool controlled the majority of the game as they claimed a third league win of the season.
And here is how Pools were rated on a pleasing night at the Broadfield Stadium:
1. Ben Killip - 7
Largely untroubled all night. Came and gathered one or two crosses well. Alert to deny Tilley late in the second half. Will be delighted to get a clean sheet. (Credit: Tom West | MI News) Photo: Tom West
2. Jamie Sterry - 9
Superb return to the side after a lengthy lay off and, as Keith Curle said, looked as though he’d never been away. Calm and composed defensively. Had the measure of whoever he was up against whether it be Tsaroulla, Balagizi or Davis. A good outlet going forward. Has been a huge miss. (Credit: Tom West | MI News) Photo: Tom West
3. Rollin Menayese - 9
Solid as a rock defensively with a number of big clearances. Set the tone when bumping Telford off the ball early in the first half. Brilliant header to open the scoring. Big part of earning a clean sheet. (Credit: Tom West | MI News) Photo: Tom West
4. Euan Murray - 8
Like Menayese he was a rock defensively. Headed and blocked anything which came his way, particularly during what was Crawley’s only real spell early in the second half. Strong display. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher