Match Report
In the standings it was Hednesford Town 2nd on 77 points, Stockton Town 5th on 63 — separated by 14. On recent form Stockton Town sat only 12th league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 5th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.55/0.88 for Hednesford Town and 1.55/1.25 for Stockton Town (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.29.
Defeat had not touched Hednesford Town in 5 games. Recent form was uneven: 13/15 points for Hednesford Town, 5/15 for Stockton Town.
Keys Park staged the fixture, a ground that holds 6,039. On the scoreboard, Hednesford Town led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 2-0.
Goal scorers
Hednesford Town: Montel Gibson (43'), Ollie Harrison (76')
Key stats
Possession: Hednesford Town 59% · Stockton Town 41% · Total shots: 17-1 · On target: 8-0 · Corners: 7-6