Zaine Francis-Angol cleared the ball off the line early on at Boundary Park and Mark Shelton hit the post for Pools but that was as close of both sides came during a match of low quality in Greater Manchester.
The result sees Pools drop to sixth.
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5. Neill Byrne - 6
Covered well to cut out the danger on several occasions. Had a couple of slip ups but often recovered. Photo: Bernadette Malcolmson
6. Jamie Sterry - 6
Denied an assist by the post after putting in a great ball for Mark Shelton in the first half. Was solid defensively. Photo: Mark Fletcher
7. Nicky Featherstone - 6
Gave possession away cheaply on a few occasions early on but grew into the game and started to make things happen. Had a couple of chances too. Photo: Mark Fletcher
8. Mark Shelton - 6
A frustrating afternoon for the midfielder on his return. Was denied his first goal of the season by the left post following a decent header. Photo: Frank Reid