Here's how Pool's players rated:
7. Grant Ward - 6/10
A fairly quiet display compared to his impressive performances in pre-season. Headed over a good chance to score.
8. Keshi Anderson - 8/10
Yet another strong showing full of bursting runs and high energy. Involved in some lovely one and two-touch football.
9. MAN OF THE MATCH: CJ Hamilton - 8/10
A massive threat during the first half when Stoke just couldn’t handle him. Only thing letting him down was his end product.
10. Sullay Kaikai - 8/10
Tricky, clever on the ball and a nightmare to play against. A constant threat against a Stoke side that struggled to deal with him.
11. Jerry Yates - 7/10
Led the line well, pressed, harried and made a general nuisance of himself. First touch let him down on a couple of occasions.
12. SUB: Jordan Thorniley - 6/10
For Nottingham, 73'
Helped sure up the defence for the dying stages after Nottingham hobbled off with a hamstring injury.