Goals from Aidan Keena and Mark Shelton stretched Pools’ unbeaten run to four matches and saw them move to within three points of the final play-off place.
Dave Challinor welcomed top scorer Gime Toure back to the fray while new defensive signings Macauley Southam-Hales and Timi Odusina were thrust straight into the starting XI for their debuts despite only agreeing their loan deals on Thursday.
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9. Gime Toure - 6
A frustrating return for the Frenchman who wasted a couple of decent chances but remained a threat and gave the Stockport defence something to think about. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Mark Fletcher
10. Aidan Keena - 7
Led the line well throughout the afternoon and got the great confidence booster of a home debut goal in the first half with a simple goal line finish. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Mark Fletcher
11. Ryan Donaldson - 7
Worked well throughout with some good driving runs and link-up play. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Paul Paxford
12. Gus Mafuta (on for Keena 87) - n/a
Shored things up late on. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Paul Paxford