Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Hednesford Town 2nd with 77 points, Ilkeston Town 11th with 52, 25 apart. In league terms the two rates read 1.3/1.35 for Ilkeston Town and 1.55/0.88 for Hednesford Town (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.29.
Ilkeston Town entered with five losses in a row. Hednesford Town were unbeaten in 7, having scored in 8 consecutive games. From the last five rounds, Ilkeston Town held 0 points of 15 and Hednesford Town 13.
The venue was New Manor Ground, with room for 3,500 spectators. On the scoreboard, Hednesford Town led 2-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 0-3.
Goal scorers
Hednesford Town: Max Sheaf (28'), Niall Watson (24'), Ahkeem Rose (65')
Key stats
Possession: Ilkeston Town 46% · Hednesford Town 54% · Total shots: 3-10 · On target: 0-4 · Corners: 7-3