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...
9. Ryan Donaldson - 6
Pools biggest attacking threat in the first half but couldn't put his chances away. Faded slightly following the introductions of Hawkes and Kabamba. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Mark Fletcher
10. Luke James - 5
Worked hard as usual but once again had nothing to show for his efforts. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Mark Fletcher
11. Gime Toure - 6
Was always trying to conjure something up but failed to test the keeper until the final moments of the match. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Mark Fletcher
12. Josh Hawkes (on for Richardson 46) - 7
A positive half-time introduction who worked hard to help Pools get on the front foot. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Frank Reid