Jack Butland - 7
Had to be alert early on to stop a header at the back post. Was also called into play just before the break with a heavy back pass but cleared well after controlling with a header.
Tyrick Mitchell - 7
Constantly offered supporting runs for Eberechi Eze on the left side and also dealt with his defensive duties well. Ballooned the ball over the bar from close range following Mateta's miss early in the second half.
Martin Kelly - 6
Not a bad performance for Kelly on his first appearance of the season, though he was rarely troubled against opposition from League Two.
Marc Guehi - 8
Probably couldn't believe his luck when the ball fell to him in acres of space in the box after four minutes of play. Applied a deft finish past Ben Killip to open Palace's account for the afternoon.
Joel Ward - 7
Overlapped well on the right side and fired a strong effort at goal during the first half that didn't trouble Killip in the end.
Luka Milivojevic - 6
Kept things ticking over in midfield but didn't offer the same creativity as Will Hughes or defensive nous as the soon-to-return James McArthur.
Jeffrey Schlupp - 6
Played alongside Milivojevic for long periods to give Palace a solid defensive base and occasionally made an impact getting forward. Had one chance drop to him early in the second half but put it over.
Conor Gallagher - 7
Rewarded with a good assist for Michael Olise after he won the ball from harrying Hartlepool in midfield. Harried around in midfield and kept Palace's moving up the pitch but was quiet in the second half.
Eberechi Eze - 7
Looked lively and had a couple of good moments on the ball in the opening 20 minutes which ended with a free-kick hit just over the bar.
Jean-Philippe Mateta - 6
A tireless task at times making runs in behind but Palace preferred to play down the wings which often left him unnoticed. Saw an effort cannon off the post from inches out with little time to adjust himself.
Michael Olise - 8
A wicked delivery into the box that set up Marc Guehi for the opener. Took his goal brilliantly with a jink past Timi Odusina before applying a decisive finish into Killip's bottom corner.
Put in another wicked ball for Mateta in the second half before having two shots in quick succession kept out soon after.
Substitutes
Nathaniel Clyne (for Tyrick Mitchell 70') - 6
Not had too many chances this season but came on and gave a professional performance to help see out the game.
Will Hughes (for Jeffrey Schlupp 70') - 6
Odsonne Edouard (for Ebere Eze 70') - 6
Had a snapshot of a chance that didn't threaten the goal.
Christian Benteke (for Jean-Philippe Mateta 79') - N/A
Produced a good cut back late on for Will Hughes before then having a shot of his own blocked.
Tay Adaramola (for Joel Ward 85') - N/A
A brilliant moment for the Academy scholar to get on and make his debut. Received a very warm reception from the home fans when coming on.
