Rhys Oates gave Pools the lead with a fine solo goal early on before Stockport’s Ash Palmer was shown a straight red card.
After the break, Ryan Johnson and Luke Armstrong quickly made it 3-0 and things got worse for the visitors as John Rooney was sent off for dissent. Armstrong then made it 4-0 in stoppage time.
Here are our player ratings from the match...
1. Ben Killip - 6
Had to be alert but was rarely tested. Back to back clean sheets at The Vic. Photo: Mark Fletcher
2. David Ferguson - 7
Posed more of a threat and put in several good balls into the box in a more advanced wing-back role. Photo: Mark Fletcher
3. Ryan Johnson - 8
Netted his third of the season and a clean sheet to boot. Photo: Mark Fletcher
4. Timi Odusina - 7
Didn’t have much to do as Stockport sat back following the early sending off but dealt with everything well. Photo: Mark Fletcher