Pools secured a first home league clean sheet for 14 months with a stalemate against Southend – here’s how our matchday reporter assessed the players’ performances.
5. Alex Lacey - 6
Got through more than an hour on his first start since October and produced an extremely solid showing as he works towards full fitness. Photo: Mark Fletcher
6. Nicky Featherstone - 7
Spread the ball around in typical Featherstone fashion, particularly in the first half when Southend were content to sit off and let Pools have possession. Photo: Mark Fletcher
7. Tom Crawford - 7
An impressive display on his return from suspension, the highlight being a crucial defensive challenge in the second half as Southend began to get on top. Photo: Mark Fletcher
8. Callum Cooke - 5
It just didn't happen for him and he misplaced a number of passes, including an overhit through ball that would have played Mani Dieseruvwe in. Photo: Mark Fletcher