Oliver Ntcham scored three minutes from time to steal the three points for Russell Martin’s men at Bloomfield Road.
But how did Pool’s players perform? Here’s our ratings...
7. Lewis Fiorini - 5/10
Far too passive in the first-half. Wasteful in possession and on his heels when the ball came near him. Improved in the second. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
8. Sonny Carey - 6/10
Threaded through a couple of dangerous forward passes and got about well, but a little quiet at times as well. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
9. Josh Bowler - 7/10
A constant threat going forwards and could have had two or three on another day. But has to work on his decision making. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
10. Theo Corbeanu - 5/10
Hooked off at half-time as Appleton looked to change things up. Slowed play down too often and got the ball stuck under his feet. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
11. Jerry Yates - 7/10
Played really well despite missing his penalty. Held the ball up well in the no.9 role and worked so hard off the ball. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
12. SUB: Shayne Lavery - 7/10
For Corbeanu, 46
Clearly fired up and made a real impact off the bench, helping the Seasiders put Swansea under more pressure. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth