Pools found themselves 2-0 down away to the League Two side but a second half fightback saw Dave Challinor’s side head back to the North East with a replay, the game finishing 2-2.
The draw for the third round of the competition takes place tonight from 7pm.
Championship and Premier League sides enter the competition at the third round stage and if Pools beat Exeter in the replay then they could be in line for a big third round clash.
Championship and Premier League sides enter the competition at the third round stage and if Pools beat Exeter in the replay then they could be in line for a big third round clash.