Pools were second best throughout as they fell to a 2-0 defeat in South Wales.
Omar Bogle opened the scoring against his former club when turning in from inside the penalty area before Mickey Demetriou added a second on half-time.
It’s a result which drops Hartlepool back into the bottom two with just four games remaining.
And here is how they fared at Rodney Parade:
5. David Ferguson - 5
The back four negated his attacking threat somewhat as he struggled to get as involved as we have seen in the last few games. Took a heavy knock early in the second half which saw him limping a little. Saw more of things after the break. (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
6. Mo Sylla - 4
Well below what we’ve seen from him in recent months. Looked a little out of sorts and leggy in the first half. Where the tandem of him and Featherstone worked against Stevenage, here it didn’t. Missed a decent opportunity at the near post. Booked and then later subbed. (Photo: Mike Morese | MI News) Photo: Mike Morese
7. Nicky Featherstone - 5
Fairly anonymous for the first half as Pools failed to control the midfield. Was better after the break and was responsible for a couple of efforts at goal later in the game. (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
8. Callum Cooke - 5
Tried forcing the issue a little bit in the first half, albeit things just not quite coming off for him. Was perhaps the busiest for Pools in the opening 45. Missed a good opportunity to open the scoring, however. Subbed. (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher