Pools were off the pace in the first half and found themselves 2-0 down at the break after George Miller and Conor Wilkinson’s goals.
Graeme Lee’s side looked to spark a reaction in the second half and grabbed a lifeline through Omar Bogle.
But the Saddlers sealed the points four minutes later after Gary Liddle’s short pass allowed Miller the chance to grab his second.
And this is how Pools were rated at the Banks’s Stadium
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But the Saddlers sealed the points four minutes later after Gary Liddle’s short pass allowed Miller the chance to grab his second.
5. David Ferguson - 6
Suffered a blow to the nose early on. Dealt with Osadebe better in the second half. (Credit: Federico Maranesi | MI News) Photo: Federico Maranesi
6. Nicky Featherstone - 5
Struggled to get things going in midfield . (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
7. Tom Crawford - 5
Looked a game too far. Gave the ball away in dangerous areas on a couple of occasions. Subbed. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
8. Isaac Fletcher - 6
Grew into the game after a difficult first half. His effort led to Bogle’s goal. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher