Jonny Williams’ opener was cancelled out by Matty Daly before Swindon secured victory with goals from Tyreece Simpson and Jack Payne.
The result sees Pools drop to 15th in the table having picked up zero points and conceded 13 goals in their last four league outings.
Scroll down and click through the pages to reveal the Pools player ratings from the match…
. BRADFORD, UK. OCT 19TH Matty Daly of Hartlepool United seen during the Sky Bet League 2 match between Bradford City and Hartlepool United at the Coral Windows Stadium, Bradford on Tuesday 19th October 2021. (Credit: Will Matthews | MI News)
Tom Crawford of Hartlepool United made his first league start of the season on Tuesday night. (Credit: Will Matthews | MI News) Photo: Will Matthews
. Ben Killip - 6
Made a few good saves over the course of the evening but could do little about the goals conceded. Photo: Alex Burstow
. David Ferguson - 7
Made some good challenges and got forward well but couldn't provide the crucial pass or cross. Photo: FRANK REID 2021
. Zaine Francis-Angol - 5
Left a bit too much space down the left as he didn't stop the cross that resulted in Swindon taking the lead. Photo: Mark Fletcher
. Gary Liddle - 5
Calm on the ball but couldn't stop Pools conceding another three goals as their defensive record gets worse. Shrugged off too easily for the second goal. Photo: Mark Fletcher
13. Gavan Holohan - n/a
On for Francis-Angol 76: Got involved from the bench and hit a deflected effort just over the bar. Photo: Mark Fletcher
14. Mike Fondop - n/a
On for Matty Daly 76: Volleyed over from the edge of the box. Tried to win a penalty late on but was waved away. Photo: HUFC