Pools all but secured their National League status for another season after Mani Dieseruvwe’s 18th minute penalty, his 21st league goal of the season, and a header from Tom Parkes four minutes from time helped them to a 2-0 win over play-offs hopefuls Aldershot.
It was a third successive home clean sheet for Pools, who have taken seven points from the last nine available since their humbling 7-1 defeat at local rivals Gateshead.
Here’s how the players rated from an impressive afternoon at the Suit Direct Stadium:
13. Campbell Darcy: n/a
A memorable afternoon for the 17-year-old, who made his league debut after coming on for Callum Cooke late on. Photo: Frank Reid
14. Alfie Steel: n/a
The youngster was the third and final Pools change of the game as he came on for a first taste of senior football. Certainly has some of the physical attributes to do well as a number nine. Photo: Michael McGeary / Hartlepool United Football Club