Cheltenham ripped up the formbook to grab their first win in 16 League One matches against Hartlepool.

Robins end winless run against Pools

Cheltenham ripped up the formbook to grab their first win in 16 League One matches with Hartlepool consigned to a 2-0 defeat. Elvis Hammond opened the scoring from the penalty spot on 34 minutes after Michael Nelson had handled the striker's shot. And Substitute Nicholas Bignall sealed the points when he rifled in his first goal for the Robins from the edge of the box two minutes from time. Hartlepool had come close to an equaliser five minutes before the interval when David Bird miscued a clearance past keeper Scott Brown but Andy Lindegaard headed off the line. Keigan Parker had a goal ruled out for Pools, who could still be dragged into a relegation battle.