Goals from Aidan Keena and Mark Shelton stretched Pools’ unbeaten run to four matches and saw them move to within three points of the final play-off place.
Dave Challinor welcomed top scorer Gime Toure back to the fray while new defensive signings Macauley Southam-Hales and Timi Odusina were thrust straight into the starting XI for their debuts despite only agreeing their loan deals on Thursday.
Scroll down and click through the pages to see Hartlepool’s player ratings from the match...
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1. Mitch Beeney - 7
Had a shaky moment early on as he spilled a cross. Was rarely tested until the latter stages where he stood tall and made several decent saves and punches. First clean sheet for the club. Photo: Mark Fletcher
2. LB - Mark Kitching
Bombed up and down the left flank all afternoon covering plenty of ground. Was rarely troubled throughout the afternoon and given licence to drive forward with mixed results. Photo: Paul Paxford
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3. Gary Liddle - 6
An early slip almost allowed Stockport to take the lead. Recovered fairly well though not his most convincing display in a Pools shirt. Photo: Mark Fletcher
4. Timi Odusina - 7
Will have to get up to pace with the National League once again after a spell back in youth team football. Generally comfortable and positive on the ball after a slightly unsure start. A solid debut. Photo: Mark Fletcher