Pools fell behind early in the second half when youngster Cameron Wilson grabbed his first senior goal for the Iron before Pools captain Featherstone converted from 12-yards to share the points.
Featherstone was one of two changes to Graeme Lee’s side as Bryn Morris joined him in midfield.
Pools can perhaps consider themselves unfortunate not to have won the game with striker Omar Bogle wasting a number of good opportunities in front of goal as well as drawing a fine save from Owen Foster in the second half.
But it ended all square at the Sands Venue Stadium as the travelling Pools supporters, dressed in their doctors and nurses outfits in tribute to the NHS, had to settle for a point.
And here is how Pools were rated in North Lincolnshire:
1. Ben Killip - 6
Fairly straightforward afternoon but will perhaps be disappointed to concede from Wilson’s strike. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid
2. Jamie Sterry - 6
Got forward well to support in attack and was relatively untroubled in defence. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
3. Jake Hull - 6
Came close with header in the first half. Comfortable against Nuttall but one or two struggles with Wilson’s pace. (Credit: Michael Driver | MI News) Photo: Michael Driver
4. Timi Odusina - 7
Little fortunate when Wilson got by easily in the first half to set up Nuttall but a solid display overall. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher