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...
9. Gime Toure - 6
Was Pools’ biggest attacking threat, particularly in the first half but just couldn’t muster up any clear cut chances. His one shot went well wide. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Paul Paxford
10. Nicke Kabamba - 6
Quiet but became more effective as the game went on due to his tireless work in the final third. Should have put the game to bed late on after being fed in by Holohan. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Paul Paxford
11. Ryan Donaldson - 7
Always a threat with the ball at his feet and won the match with a fanciful effort from distance which found the bottom corner. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Ian Randall
12. Gavan Holohan (on for Hawkes 62) - 7
Gave Pools more energy in midfield when Brackley were pushing. Got into some good areas but the final pass or shot didn’t quite fall nicely. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterpress