Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Stafford Rangers 16th with 48 points, Hucknall Town 22nd with 28, 20 apart. Stafford Rangers's recent output outran their position: 3rd on form over five rounds, 16th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 0.93/2 for Hucknall Town and 0.98/1.33 for Stafford Rangers (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.39.
Hucknall Town arrived off three consecutive draws.
Watnall Road in Watnall Road staged the fixture, a ground that holds 5,000. On the scoreboard, Hucknall Town led 2-1 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 3-1.