Goals from Ash Palmer and debutant Tom Walker put Stockport in a commanding position inside the opening 25-minutes and they were unfortunate not to be further ahead going in at half-time.
The Hatters soaked up the Pools pressure for the majority of the second half with Nicke Kabamba pulling a goal back late on in the game. A second never came which means it’s now one win in seven for Craig Hignett's side.
Scroll down and click through the pages to see our Pools writer Dominic Scurr’s player ratings from the match...
1. Ben Killip - 6
Will have been disappointed to concede two early on but was hardly at fault. Made a handful of solid claims and stops to keep the score down. Photo: Mark Fletcher
2. Kenton Richardson - 3
Will hold his hands up for the goals. Really struggled before calming down in the run up to half time though didn't get the chance to redeem himself after being hauled off at the break. An off night for the youngster. Photo: FRANK REID
3. Michael Raynes - 5
A frustrating evening back at Edgeley Park. Rarely troubled in the second half after a disappointing opening 45. Photo: Mark Fletcher
4. Fraser Kerr - 5
Very shaky in the first half as Stockport piled on the pressure. Comfortable in the second half as Stockport soaked up pressure. Photo: Mark Fletcher