The Seasiders recovered from a below-par first-half display to earn their second win of pre-season thanks to a much improved performance in the second 45.
But which players stood out and which players could have performed better? Find out with our ratings...
1. Chris Maxwell - 6/10
Distribution was hit and miss as Pool attempted to play out from the back. But made an excellent reaction save in the first-half. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
2. Matty Virtue - 6/10
Struggled out of position at right-back in the first-half but really improved when he moved back into his favoured midfield role. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
3. MAN OF THE MATCH: Doug Tharme - 8/10
A really promising display from the former Southport defender. Used his power to good effect and made some tough tackles. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
4. Jordan Thorniley - 7/10
Relatively unflustered defensively and unlucky not to score at the other end of the pitch when he headed just wide. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
5. Luke Garbutt - 6/10
Started really positively early on with driving runs forward, but beaten too easily defensively. Set pieces were a threat. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
6. Grant Ward - 5/10
Trialist didn’t do enough to warrant a new deal. Coming off at half-time suggests Appleton will be looking elsewhere. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth