Matty Daly’s fourth goal of the competition saw Pools go top of the Group A and secure their place in the next round in Antony Sweeney’s first match back in caretaker charge.
The victory also sees them net a further £10,000 in prize money as they await their opponents in the last-32.
Scroll down and click through the pages to reveal the Pools line-up…
. HARTLEPOOL, UK. NOV 2ND Hartlepool United's Matty Daly celebrates after scoring their first goal during the EFL Trophy match between Hartlepool United and Everton at Victoria Park, Hartlepool on Tuesday 2nd November 2021. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)
Hartlepool United's Matty Daly celebrates after scoring their first goal during the EFL Trophy match between Hartlepool United and Everton at Victoria Park, Hartlepool on Tuesday 2nd November 2021. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
. Jonathan Mitchell - 6
Dealt with everything that came his way but was saved by his crossbar on one occasion. Photo: HUFC
. Eddy Jones - 7
Showed good feet with the ball and posed a threat down the left side. Photo: HUFC/Alex Chandy
. Zaine Francis-Angol - 6
Was solid on the left of the back three and got forward well but wasn't really tested too much as Everton sat back. Photo: Mark Fletcher
. Timi Odusina - 7
Barely put a foot wrong on what was a very comfortable evening for the young defender. Photo: Mark Fletcher
1. Jonathan Mitchell - 6
Dealt with everything that came his way but was saved by his crossbar on one occasion. Photo: HUFC
2. Eddy Jones - 7
Showed good feet with the ball and posed a threat down the left side. Photo: HUFC/Alex Chandy
3. Zaine Francis-Angol - 6
Was solid on the left of the back three and got forward well but wasn't really tested too much as Everton sat back. Photo: Mark Fletcher
4. Timi Odusina - 7
Barely put a foot wrong on what was a very comfortable evening for the young defender. Photo: Mark Fletcher