Ryan Donaldson’s strike from distance proved to be the difference between Pools and their National League North counterparts but the hosts did ride their luck over the course of the afternoon.
Brackley created better chances but, like Aldershot Town last week, failed to capitalise as Ben Killip made several good saves.
Hartlepool will play a lot better than that but it’s back to back wins and clean sheets for Antony Sweeney’s side. Scroll down and click through the pages to see how our Pools writer Dominic Scurr rated the players...
1. Ben Killip - 9
Kept Pools in the game once again with several good saves to claim a second straight clean sheet and a first at Victoria Park. Photo: Mark Fletcher
2. Mark Kitching - 6
An up and down display with some bright moments that were often let down by a couple of bits of sloppy play. Photo: FRANK REID
3. Michael Raynes - 7
Struggled with the pace and movement of Brackley early on but found his feet and made several important blocked and clearances. Photo: Paul Paxford
4. Fraser Kerr - 7
Composed and decisive at the back to help Pools secure another clean sheet. Perhaps slightly fortunate not to be penalised for a handball inside the area. Photo: Mark Fletcher