Hartlepool 1-0 AFC Wimbledon: Match Report

Adam Jackson fires Pools to victory over AFC WimbledonAdam Jackson grabbed the only goal as Hartlepool extended their unbeaten run in Sky Bet League Two to five games with a 1-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon.The centre-back nodded home the decisive goal midway through the first half to help Pools move further clear of the relegation zone.Both sides struggled for a foothold in the early stages until Craig Hignett's men opened the scoring in the 22nd minute.Luke James capitalised on Wimbledon's failure to clear a Nathan Thomas free-kick, sending a bicycle kick into the area for Jackson to convert.The hosts almost added a second 13 minutes later, James spinning in the box and rattling the post with a snap-shot.Wimbledon threatened thereafter and would have entered the break level were it not for Trevor Carson producing a fine save to deny Lyle Taylor.The visitors continued to press forward after the interval and looked especially dangerous when Adebayo Akinfenwa's introduction signalled a more direct approach.But Hartlepool withstood the barrage, Carson making a fine save to deny Ade Azeez in stoppage time.

Source: PA