Jamie Sterry’s first goal for Pools was enough to secure a 1-0 win at The Vic.
The match itself was far from a classic but the home side just about did enough to make it 18 wins from their last 20 on home turf – still comfortably the best home record in England at the moment.
Scroll down and click through the pages to reveal the Pools player ratings…
Scroll down and click through the pages to reveal the Pools player ratings…
5. Neill Byrne - 6
Booked early on for a clumsy challenge but managed the game well from then on. Photo: Bernadette Malcolmson
6. Jamie Sterry - 8
His deliveries into the penalty area weren't quite as polished as they usually are but that doesn't matter when you can just go into the box and score yourself. A well taken first Pools goal helped the hosts secure the points. Photo: Mark Fletcher
7. Nicky Featherstone - 6
Not the most eye-catching display from the Pools skipper but kept things simple to allow the hosts a foothold in the game. Photo: Mark Fletcher
8. Mark Shelton - 7
Was a nuisance in midfield with several strong challenges and interceptions. Will have been frustrated not to score having been denied twice. Photo: Frank Reid