Stalybridge Celtic 2 Stafford Rangers 3

Tuesday 8th November 2005
Stalybridge Celtic 2 Stafford Rangers 3
Nationwide North
At: Bower Fold
Kick-off: 7-45 pm
Programme: £1-50 (32 pages)
Attendance: 519
Weather: rain
Duration: first-half: 50:28; second-half: 47:58

Striking sensation Nathan Smith scored another two goals as Stafford Rangers bounced back from Saturday’s defeat in the best possible way. Twice they fell behind at eight-placed Stalybridge to goals from Lee Ellington but Kevin Street and Smith got Boro back on level terms. Then Smith hit a deserved winner with 14 minutes left and with Northwich held at home by Nuneaton, Rangers actually extended their advantage at the top of the table to three points.

This was arguably Rangers’ best performance of the season considering that both Craig McAughtrie and Wayne Daniel were missing through injury. Phil Robinson, who started for the first time since February, was forced to name an unfamiliar three-man central defence of Liam Murray, Alan Dodd and Paul Groves.

The Bower Fold boasts cover on all four sides of the ground and Stafford got the game underway attacking up the slope towards the Lockwood & Greenwood Stand.

Stalybridge took the lead in the 11th minute on a wet pitch that survived a 5-30 pm inspection. Ellington ran in to head home Steve Garvey’s right-wing corner.

Playing in continuous rain, Rangers got back on level terms seven minutes later with a spectacular strike. Stand-in skipper Kevin Street sent an unstoppable 30-yard drive into the top-left corner of the net.

Street was denied a second goal on 35 minutes when home keeper Paul Pettinger pushed over another rising shot that was heading for the top corner.

Celtic stunned Boro by regaining the lead deep into first-half injury time in controversial circumstances. With no obvious delay in play, an extra fifty seconds over the four minutes of added time indicated by the referee had elapsed when Ellington fired home at close range after Rangers failed to deal with a corner which was knocked down by Barrie Keeling.

Attacking down the Bower Fold ground’s slope in the second half towards the Joe Jackson Stand, determined Rangers worked hard to claim all three points. Peter Thomson, who had another good game, got clear into the area only to see his shot blocked by the advancing Pettinger

Eventually Stafford levelled again on the hour mark when good approach was rounded out with a rising 20-yard shot from Smith.

Dean Williams pulled off a good save to keep out a low shot from Ellington through a crowd to keep Boro in contention.

The winner came in the 77th minute and it was Smith who was on target again. Set up by Thomson and Nathan Talbott, he sent a low shot past Pettinger from 15 yards to score his seventh goal of the season.

Stalybridge had a real go to salvage a point but Boro restricted them to just one decent effort on goal. Neil Prince’s 25-yard drive flashed past the goal just before the start of stoppage time.

Ellington was named Man of the Match.

Stalybridge Celtic (blue/blue/white): 1. Paul Pettinger, 2. Tom Baker, 3. Mark Barnard, 4. Barrie Keeling, 5. Mark Haran (capt), 6. Chris Price, 7. Steve Garvey, 8. Paul Sykes, 9. Lee Ellington, 10. Jody Banim, 11. Neil Prince. Subs: 12. Phil Eastwood (for Garvey, 85), 14. James Turvey (not used), 15. Kevin Parr (for Baker, 73), 16. Nathan Wharton (not used), 17gk. Nick Buxton.

Stafford Rangers (red/red/red): 1. Dean Williams, 2. Paul Groves, 3. Nathan Talbott, 4. Alan Dodd, 5. Liam Murray, 6. Neil Grayson, 7. Lee Downes, 8. Kevin Street, 9. Peter Thomson, 10. Nathan Smith, 11. Phil Robinson. Subs: 12. Craig Lovatt (for Robinson, 39), 14. Danny Edwards (for Smith, 82), 15. Dave Walker (not used), 16. Alex Gibson (not used), 17. Alex Gibbons (not used).

Referee: I. A. Rose (Blackpool).
Assistants: A. Gear and A. Young.

Goals:
1-0 Lee Ellington (11)
1-1 Kevin Street (18)
2-1 Lee Ellington (45+5)
2-2 Nathan Smith (60)
2-3 Nathan Smith (77)

Stalybridge: Barrie Keeling (YC, 68), Jody Banim (YC, 82)
Stafford: Nathan Talbott (YC, 30), Craig Lovatt (YC, 64)

Droylsden 2 Stafford Rangers 1

Saturday 5th November 2005
Droylsden 2 Stafford Rangers 1
Nationwide North
At: Butchers Arms Ground, Market Street
Kick-off: 3-00 pm
Programme: £? (60 pages)
Attendance: 473
Weather: cold, drizzle
Duration: first-half: 46:01; second-half: 49:09

Despite taking the lead in the first half through Nathan Smith, Conference North leaders Stafford Rangers ended up losing only their second league of the season. Droylsden, the most impressive side Rangers have faced so far, hit back with goals either side of the interval to claim the points.

This defeat ended a run of five-consecutive victories and seven league games without defeat for Stafford but they remain top of the table.

With Craig McAughtrie still missing through injury, Stafford manager Phil Robinson named an unchanged side and Craig Lovatt returned from a lengthy layoff with a place on the bench.

As mentioned, Stafford (32 points from 13 games) went into this fixture as league leaders, one point clear of second-placed Northwich Victoria who had a game in hand. Seventh-placed Droylsden (20 points from 13 games) were just outside the play-off zone.

Returning to the scene of their worst defeat last season, Rangers made a bright start after getting the game underway attacking the covered terrace end in the first half. Early on, Peter Thomson fired a low shot straight at home keeper Paul Philips and Danny Edwards sent another shot wide.

Droylsden enjoyed a good spell before the quarter hour, winning three corners in quick succession and Dean Williams was well positioned to keep out a shot from Chris Denham.

An obvious change in formation led to Rangers getting on top and they took lead in the 21st minute. Grayson fed Smith on the right who sent a low shot across goal out of reach of the diving Philips and into the bottom left corner.

The lead was nearly extended seven minutes later when Grayson drove a rising shot inches over the bar. The veteran striker also had a goal disallowed for offside before Droylsden scored a 36th minute equaliser. Denham, from the left, found Kevin Rapley at the post who volleyed into the roof of the net from a narrow angle.

Rangers should regained the lead just before the interval. Thomson got his head to Edwards’ cross but Philips turned this close-range effort round for a corner.

In the second half, Droylsden provided much stiffer opposition and they dominated for long periods on an increasingly rain-soaked pitch. Seven minutes after the restart the woodwork twice saved Stafford as both Jimmy Williams and Denham fired against the bar.

However, Stafford suffered a huge blow on 68 minutes when Wayne Daniel went off with a left leg injury. And while his team mates were still adjusting to not having their skipper and commanding defender on the field, Droylsden scored the winner two minutes later.

Danny Warner crossed low from the left into the six-yard box towards Terry Fearns. Last season’s Conference North leading scorer with previous club Southport, clinically sent the ball wide of the helpless Dean Williams.

Phil Robinson immediately threw himself and Craig Lovatt on in a bid to salvage a point – with a bit more luck Rangers could have equalised. Thomson almost intercepted a backpass which Philips rushed out to boot clear and the player-manager saw a good effort deflect for a corner off defender Craig Robinson.

Late in the game, Droyslden hit the woodwork for the third time. Fearns drove against the inside of the left-hand post and the ball rebounded kindly for Rangers into Dean Williams’ arms.

Droylsden (red/black/red): 1. Paul Philips, 2. Jimmy Williams, 3. Danny Warner, 4. Simon Sturdy, 5. Craig Robinson, 6. Steve Brodie (capt), 7. Shaun Carey, 8. Gareth Morris, 9. Terry Fearns, 10. Kevin Rapley, 11. Chris Denham. Subs: 12. Neil Hall, 14. Mick O’Brien, 15. Robbie Talbot, 16. Ian Fitzpatrick, 17. David Cameron (all not used).

Stafford Rangers (black and white stripes / red / black): 1. Dean Williams, 2. Paul Groves, 3. Nathan Talbott, 4. Alan Dodd, 5. Wayne Daniel (capt), 6. Neil Grayson, 7. Lee Downes, 8. Kevin Street, 9. Peter Thomson, 10. Nathan Smith, 11. Danny Edwards. Subs: 12. Craig Lovatt (for Smith, 72), 14. Phil Robinson (for Downes, 72), 15. Dave Walker (not used), 16. Liam Murray (for Daniel, 69), 17. Levi Reid.

Referee: I. Bonney (Morecambe).
Assistants: S. Durbin (Cheadle) and A. J. Richardson (Wythenshawe).

Goals:
0-1 Nathan Smith (21)
1-1 Kevin Rapley (36)
2-1 Terry Fearns (71)

Cards:
Droylsden: Paul Phillips (YC, 34), Gareth Morris (YC, 77), Danny Warner (YC, 81), Chris Denham (YC, 86), Kevin Rapley (YC, 87)
Stafford: Paul Groves (YC, 55)

Sutton Town 2 Maltby Miners Welfare 1

Tuesday 1st November 2005
Sutton Town 2 Maltby Miners Welfare 1
Northern Counties East League Premier Division
At: The Fieldings
Kick-off: 7-45pm
Admission: £5; Programme: £2
Attendance: 64
Weather: cold, dry
Duration: first-half: 46:22; second-half: 48:01

Sutton Town (claret with blue sleeves / white / white): 1. Danny Welsh, 2. Steve Roebuck, 3. James Jepson, 4. Mark Clarke, 5. Jason Pascoe (capt), 6. Colin Patterson, 7. Colin Cockerill, 8. Danny Naylor, 9. Dean Short, 10. Craig Mitchell, 11. Ian Brown. Subs: 14. Mark Hurst (for Patterson, ht), 15. Richard Giles (for Short, 84), 16. Barry Stokes (not used).

Maltby Miners Welfare (yellow/red/red): 1. Peter Adnitt, 2. Chris Glarvy, 3. Chris Dickman, 4. Gareth Clayton, 5. John Drennan (capt), 6. Wesley Reece, 7. Liam Kay, 8. Andy Wood, 9. Ian Dring, 10. Andrew Jones, 11. Luke Sykes. Subs: 12. Jamie Williams (for Reece, 79), 14. Shane Dooley (for Wood, 84).

Referee: Paul Thompson.

Goals:

1-0 Dean Short (66)
1-1 Andrew Jones (68)
2-1 Dean Short (75)

Cards:
Sutton: none
Maltby: Ian Dring (YC, 73), John Drennan (YC, 81), Chris Glarvy (YC, 82)

Leigh RMI 1 Stafford Rangers 3

Saturday 22th October 2005
Leigh RMI 1 Stafford Rangers 3
Nationwide North
At: Hilton Park
Kick-off: 3-00 pm
Programme: £2 (32 pages)
Attendance: 301
Weather: sunny, dry
Duration: first-half: 49:06; second-half: 48:15

Stafford Rangers returned to second position in the Nationwide Conference North table, and within two points of leaders Northwich Victoria, with a deserved victory at Leigh RMI.

Like their two victories last week, Stafford all but wrapped up the victory during the first half – veteran Neil Grayson and youngster Nathan Smith both found the net during the opening 20 minutes. Peter Thomson made sure of maximum points with a third goal on the hour after Leigh had reduced the deficit within two minutes of the restart with Chris Simm's penalty.

Before kick-off, Stafford manager Phil Robinson faced a difficult decision as ever-present central defender Craig McAughtrie failed to recover from a calf injury. He opted to start with Alan Dodd, who had an excellent game, alongside Wayne Daniel.

Stafford got the game underway attacking the Atherleigh Way end in the first half and enjoying plenty of possession. Grayson saw an early header held by Leigh goalkeeper John Lamb. They almost took the lead in the 10th minute from their first corner as Paul Groves had a shot cleared off the line by home skipper Andy Roscoe.

But Stafford then survived a couple of scares. Neil Smith fired straight at Dean Williams but should have scored with his next chance. The striker got past Daniel and broke into the Stafford area only to be thwarted by an excellent save by the Stafford goalkeeper.

After home goalkeeper John Lamb pushed away a shot from Thomson, it was no surprise when Stafford took the lead in the 17th minute. Thomson headed Groves’ cross on to the far post where Grayson drove the ball home.

Leigh had begun the game wearing red and white striped shirts alongwith black shorts and socks. The clash with Stafford’s black and white striped shirts made it difficult for those watching from the stands, and presumably the referee and players as well. So before play resumed after the goal, the Leigh players changed into a plain yellow shirts.

Back to the action and Stafford’s advantage was extended four minutes later. Defender Lee Atherton was forced into a mistake by Thomson on the edge of his own area. The ball fell to Nathan Smith, 25 yards out, who fired into the top-right corner for his third goal in just four starts for Stafford.

Well on top, Stafford should have increased their advantage before half time. Grayson sent a dipping shot over the bar and Lamb made an excellent save to keep out a shot from Nathan Smith. Thomson also headed wide. Leigh were perhaps fortunate to be trailing by only two goals at the interval.

Leigh got back into the match within two minutes of the restart. Steve Brockley made a penetrating run into the Stafford area only to be brought down by Groves. Chris Simm converted the resulting penalty (photo right).

But Rangers soon got into gear and scored a vital third goal just after the hour mark. A back-pass from Liam Coyne failed to reach Lamb who had advanced to the edge of his area. Thomson intercepted and pushed the ball past the Leigh goalkeeper before helping the ball into an empty net.

Stafford were content not to concede another goal during the last half hour. They could have further increased their advantage in injury time when substitute Levi Reid drilled a low shot inches wide.

This was my third visit to Hilton Park. Originally, during the 1980s, I saw Leigh host Hull FC at Rugby League then watched football between Leigh RMI and Lancaster City in May 1996.

Leigh RMI (red and white stipes / black / black; yellow/black/black): 1. John Lamb, 2. Mark Drew, 3. Steve Brockley, 4. Ryan McDowall, 5. Liam Coyne, 6. Lee Atherton, 7. Lee Shillito, 8. Steve Smith, 9. Neil Smith, 10. Chris Simm, 11. Andy Roscoe (capt). Subs not used: 12. Tony Dunne (for Atherton, 31), 15. Lee Thompson (not used), 16. Ian Tyalor (for Brockley, 77), 17. Graham Tench (for Simm, 59), GK. James Mann (not used).

Stafford Rangers (black and white stripes / red / red): 1. Dean Williams, 2. Paul Groves, 3. Nathan Talbott, 4. Alan Dodd, 5. Wayne Daniel (capt), 6. Neil Grayson, 7. Lee Downes, 8. Kevin Street, 9. Peter Thomson, 10. Nathan Smith, 11. Danny Edwards. Subs: 12. Alex Gibson (not used), 14. Phil Robinson (not used), 15. Dave Walker (for Smith, 79), 16. Liam Murray (not used), 17. Levi Reid (for Edwards, 73).

Referee: Darren Lee (Morecambe).

Goals:
0-1 Neil Grayson (17)
0-2 Nathan Smith (21)
1-2 Chris Simm (47 pen)
1-3 Peter Thomson (62)

Cards:
Leigh: Andy Roscoe (YC, 8), Neil Smith (YC, 56), Mark Drew (YC, 79)
Stafford: none

Stafford Rangers Youth 1 Kettering Town Youth 3

Wednesday 12th October 2005
Stafford Rangers Youth 1 Kettering Town Youth 3
FA Youth Cup Second Qualifying Round
At: Marston Road
Kick-off: 7-45 pm
Programme: free teamsheet
Attendance: 71
Weather: rain
Duration: first-half: 45:38; second-half: 51:45

Stafford Rangers produced a brave batting performance at rain-soaked Marston Road but ended up going out of the FA Youth Cup at the Second Qualifying Round stage. They took an early lead through Richard Haynes and held it until the last fifteen minutes when the visitors scored three late goals.

Kettering (in blue) got the game underway attacing the town end in the first half.

In what was an attacking start by the young Rangers side, Darryll Johns tested Kettering keeper Aaron Cuff who failed to hold a well-struck rising shot from 20 yards. Nick Oxley got on the end of the loose ball but put it over the bar.

Rangers, however, were soon celebrating in the 12th minute. Haynes drilled a low shot though a crowd into the bottom-left corner after receiving a tapped free-kick on the edge of the area.

The lead could have been extended in the 26th minute. Full back Mike Weston dribbled into the Kettering area only to be denied a shot on goal by a tackle from Adam Randall. Cuff made a brave save at the feet of Johns as Boro continued to press forward.

Just before the interval, Johns cleverly stayed onside to latch on to a pass from Kent but sent the resulting shot wide of the target.

Kettering, who tested Rangers keeper Sam Winstanley with a couple of long-range efforts in the first half, posed plenty of problems for Boro straight from the restart. And Winstanley made a good diving save to turn round a shot from Callum Padworth.

Joe Cooper, Padworth and Andy Gould all fired wide for the visitors, and Boro skipper Ben Henderson made a great saving tackle to deny Matt Middleton a clear shot on goal.

Eventually, Kettering got back on level terms in the 77th minute. Randall crossed low into the area from the left and the dangerous Matt McCumont slid in to deflect the ball past Winstanley.

The visitors broke Rangers’ hearts by taking the lead seven minutes later when substitute Jack Hollmoore headed home a left-wing cross from Middleton. Winstanley prevented both Padworth and Emmanuel Adesico from making it three in the 88th minute.

With nothing to lose, Boro pressed forward for an equaliser and in injury time Ben Plime, on for the injured Cuff, pulled off a fine save to keep out a shot from Haynes. The resulting corner was hammered out of defence to McCumont who got clear and slotted the ball past Winstanley to put the result beyond doubt.

Stafford Rangers (black and shite stripes / black / black): 1, Sam Winstanley, 2. Will Reid, 3. Mike Weston, 4. Will Poulton, 5. Ben Henderson (capt), 6. Nick Oxley, 7. Richard Haynes, 8. Tom Kent, 9. Darryll Johns, 10. Paul Whatmough, 11. Jordan Gale. Subs: 12. Matt Marsh (not used), 14. Karl Gardinder (for Oxley, 82), 15. Craig Hulme (for Reid, 86), 16. Tom Williams (for Weston, 56), 17gk. Matt Sargeant (not used).

Kettering Town (blue/blue/blue): 1. Aaron Cuff, 2. Stuart McClarty (capt), 3. Craig Peace, 4. Callum Noble, 5. Adam Randall, 6. Craig Attwood, 7. Andy Gould, 8. Joe Cooper, 9. Matthew McCumont, 10. Matthew Middleton, 11. Callum Padworth. Subs: 12. Anish Kitinder (not used), 14. Jack Hollmoore (for Cooper, 68), 15. Emanuel Adesico (for Peace, 76), 16. Curtis Jacob-Taylor (not used), 17gk. Ben Plime (for Cuff, 68).

Referee: T. Turner (Dunston)
Assistants: I. Wylie (Burntwood) and R. Powell (Stoke).

Goals:
1-0 Richard Haynes (12)
1-1 Matthew McCumont (77)
1-2 Jack Hollmoore (84)
1-3 Matthew McCumont (90+3)

Cards: none

Totnes & Dartington SC 3 University of Exeter 1

Saturday 8th October 2005
Totnes & Dartington SC 3 University of Exeter 1
Axworthy Devon League
At: Foxhole Sports Ground
Kick-off: 2-00 pm
Admission: £2-50
Attendance: 28
Weather: rain
Duration: first-half: 46:52; second-half: 49:14

Stafford Rangers didn’t have a game today as they were knocked out of the FA Cup in an earlier round so we headed to Devon for the weekend.

Totnes & Dartington SC (blue/blue/blue): 1. Matt Congdon, 2. Gary Amart, 3. John Payne (capt), 4. Richard Whatman, 5. John Potter, 6. Aaron Palfrey, 7. Phil Atkins, 8. Mike Bishop, 9. Tom Comyn, 10. Chris Hooper, 11. Andy Widdecombe. Subs: 12. Chris Fisher (for Wiidecombe, 73), 14. Richard Gomm, 15. Neil Johansen (for Hooper, 78).

University of Exeter (green/black/black): 1. Richard Mockford, 2. Mark Griffin, 3. Craig Rimmer, 4. Adam Howe (capt), 5. Richard Lewis, 6. Ted Jennings, 7. Steven Bell, 8. Mark Chester, 9. Andrew Forward, 10. John Blundell, 11. John Hewitt. Subs: 12. Tom Howe (for Bell, 18), 14. Alex Austrabury (for Rimmer, 80).

Referee: ???

Goals:
0-1 John Blundell (53)
1-1 Chris Hooper, (64)
2-1 Tom Comyn (68)
3-1 John Payne (89 pen)

Cards:
T&D: none
University: Ted Jennings (YC, 43), Adam Howe (YC, 90)

Hednesford Town 0 Stafford Rangers 2

Saturday 1st October 2005
Hednesford Town 0 Stafford Rangers 2
Nationwide North
At: Keys Park
Kick-off: 3-00 pm
Programme: ???
Attendance: 1452
Weather: sunny, windy, dry
Duration: first-half: 45:48 second-half: 48:19

Stafford Rangers moved up into third spot in the Nationwide Conference North table with a comfortable victory at local rivals Hednesford Town. Watched by the biggest Conference North crowd of the season of 1,452, both the goals came in quick succession early in the second half. Peter Thomson and 20-year-old Nathan Smith making his first start in Rangers’ colours both found the net within the space of two minutes.

Stafford (in red), who got the game underway attacking the seated Hednesford end in the first half, weathered some early pressure during which Lee Downes cleared a header off the line from former Stafford skipper Lee Barrow. But Rangers soon got more into the game and created the majority of the scoring opportunities in a tense first half.

The lively Smith, signed from Rushall Olympic during the summer, made an impressive start and volleyed against the bar on the quarter hour. Further chances fell to Kevin Street, Thomson and Paul Groves as Rangers gained the upper against their midtable neighbours.

Just before the break, however, former Stoke and Stafford midfielder Robert Heath drove an increasingly rare chance for Hednesford straight at Dean Williams.

Stafford noticeably upped the tempo at the start of the second half. Within a minute of the restart, Barrow pulled down Smith inside the area but referee Mellor turned down appeals for a penalty.

Robin Gibson curled a shot wide of the near righ-hand post and Grayson fired over from 30 yards out before the visitors turned pressure into an opening goal scored in the 55th minute. Thomson cleverly stayed on-side to latched onto a throughball from Gibson, got clear and slotted home after rounding goalkeeper Tommy Whittle.

The lead was extended within two minutes. Thomson turned provider for Smith who lashed home an unstoppable right-foot shot into the bottom left corner which Whittle had no chance of stopping.

Groves got on the end of a Gibson corner and shot wide and Whittle tipped over a rising 25-yard shot from Gibson as Stafford went close to scoring a third.

Hednesford threw on Paul MacMahon in a bid to get something out of the game and the introduction of Hednesford player-manager Chris Brindley as an extra striker forced Stafford to defend during the last twenty minutes.

Brindley, a former Stafford player who excelled as a determined central defender, saw a header cleared off the line by Nathan Talbott in the closing stages, arguablt the Pitmen’s best chance of the whole game.

Manager Phil Robinson considered this an excellent result and performance. He added: “In derbies you have got to be brave and strong, and play with passion and pride, which we did. I think the Rangers fans can be proud of the effort the players put in.

“I felt we had just a little bit too much quality for them and going forward we always looked like we could create (scoring opportunities). We had a number of efforts on goal, had a good penalty claim turned down and a few other incidents went against us as well. I’m delighted with the 2-0 victory and thought we were worth another goal.”

Robinson highlighted the contribution of two players at Keys Park. He said: “I though Craig McAughtrie was excellent at the heart of the defence and Nathan Smith was a livewire up front. He created a lot of opportunities for himself and scored a goal that he thoroughly deserved.”

Hednesford Town (white/black/black): 1. Tom Whittle, 2. Ross Adams, 3. Mark Branch, 4. Lee Barrow (capt), 5. Richard Teasdale, 6. Lee Williams, 7. Grant Beckett, 8. Rob Heath, 9. Steve Anthrobus, 10. Andy Bell, 11. Colin Hunter. Subs: 12. Paul McMahon (for Anthrobus, 60), 14. Steve Brannan (not used), 15. Tom Marshall (not used), 16. Chris Brindley (for Hunter, 67), 17. Craig Marshall (for Bell, 80).

Stafford Rangers (red/red/red): 1. Dean Williams, 2. Paul Groves, 3. Nathan Talbott, 4. Craig McAughtrie, 5. Wayne Daniel (capt), 6. Neil Grayson, 7. Lee Downes, 8. Kevin Street, 9. Peter Thomson, 10. Nathan Smith, 11. Robin Gibson. Subs: 12. Alan Dodd (for Daniel, 85), 14. Phil Robinson (for Smith, 77), 15. Dave Walker (not used), 16. Liam Murray (not used), 17. Danny Edwards (for Gibson, 77).

Referee: G. Mellor (Derby).
Assistants: J. G. Adcock and C. J. Marshall.

Goals:
0-1 Peter Thomson (55)
0-2 Nathan Smith (57)

Cards:
Hednesford: Steve Anthrobus (YC, 28)
Stafford: none