Callum Cooke fired John Askey’s side into a first half lead before Bradford’s Andy Cook levelled early in the second half.
But Pools regained the lead when Dan Kemp danced his way along the Bantams defence to calmly slot home only for League Two’s leading scorer Cook to volley a magnificent equaliser.
Despite some positive signs it's a result which sees Pools drop into the bottom two after results elsewhere.
And here’s how they fared:
1. Jakub Stolarczyk - 7
Made some big saves again throughout the contest to deny Cook, Banks and Walker. Could maybe command his area from crosses a little more but was another good performance. (Photo: Chris Donnelly | MI News) Photo: Chris Donnelly
2. Jamie Sterry - 7
Was very good in the first half. Did well for the goal and linked with Dodds on his return whilst also having a hand in the second. Got caught out a little too often by Costelloe defensively in the second half who passed up a number of opportunities. Unlucky with late deflected strike. (Photo: Mike Morese | MI News) Photo: Mike Morese
3. Dan Dodds - 7
Encouraging return to the starting XI in what was a tough test for him up against Cook. His pace is a key attribute to help him out even if he does lose possession. Got forward well. Partnership with Sterry continues to grow. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
4. Euan Murray - 7
Another decent display. Again, it was tough up against Cook but he marshalled the youth of Dodds and Pruti alongside him reasonably well all things considered. Decent knockdown for Umerah who might have done better. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher