Rhys Oates’ late strike was enough to separate the sides on Saturday afternoon as Pools looked to be heading for a fourth straight draw.
But the three points sees Dave Challinor’s side close the gap at the top of the table to four points as they remain second in the table.
It’s also 28 points out of the last 30 available at Victoria Park.
Here is how the Pools players rated in the match...
It’s also 28 points out of the last 30 available at Victoria Park.
9. Luke Molyneux - 7
Hit the bar early on but kept going and remained a threat before fading slightly in the second half. Photo: Mark Fletcher
10. Luke Armstrong - 6
Showed some good hold-up play but was a fairly quiet outing for Pools’ top scorer. Photo: Mark Fletcher
11. Rhys Oates - 8
Pools’ matchwinner. Was direct and had some good chances himself before finding the net with a tight angled strike. Photo: Mark Fletcher
12. Mark Shelton - 7
On for White 70: Got the crucial assist for Oates’ winner. Photo: FRANK REID 2020