Rhys Oates gave Pools the lead with a fine solo goal early on before Stockport’s Ash Palmer was shown a straight red card.
After the break, Ryan Johnson and Luke Armstrong quickly made it 3-0 and things got worse for the visitors as John Rooney was sent off for dissent. Armstrong then made it 4-0 in stoppage time.
Here are our player ratings from the match...
13. Joe Grey - 6
On for Oates 70: Had a few touches but no real chances to speak of. Photo: Mark Fletcher
14. Ryan Donaldson - n/a
On for Sterry 76: Helped shore things up late on. Photo: Mark Fletcher
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