Brad Holmes scored the only goal of the game as Stephen Dobbie’s side claimed the victory at Longridge Town’s ground.
Deadline day signing Callum Wright was given a first start, while Stuart Moore, Luke Garbutt, Sonny Carey and CJ Hamilton all got vital minutes under their belt.
Here’s how Pool’s players rated:
Here’s how Pool’s players rated:
7. Grant Ward - 7/10
Protected the back four and recycled possession well during another outing in tangerine as a trialist. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
8. Callum Wright - 7/10
Lofted wide early on and linked up well in the final third in patches. Suspect there’s plenty more to come. Photo: Blackpool FC
9. Sonny Carey - 7/10
Made plenty of driving runs forward from midfield on his first outing since suspension. Didn’t quite get it right in the final third. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
10. CJ Hamilton - 6/10
Pace caused Stanley plenty of problems down the right but the winger’s end product was found wanting again. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
11. Owen Moffat - 6/10
We saw a few glimpses of quality early on, but the winger was otherwise fairly quiet before hobbling off with a knock. Photo: Blackpool FC
12. Zak Emmerson - 6/10
Linked up well at times and came close to doubling Pool’s lead late on. But looked a little rusty in other spells. Photo: Brighton & Hove Albion