Hednesford Town 1-1 Leek Town - Report
In the tenth minute the Pitmen took a surprise lead when right back Blaine Rowe broke into the area and sent a shot underneath the unfortunate Dino Visser. Aaron Opoku appeared to find some space on the edge of the Pitmen box, but before he could shoot, the referee spotted a handball and duly booked the Leek forward. Goalscorer Rowe was replaced in the 33rd minute by James McQuikin following an injury as the Pitmen competed well in the first half, limiting the opposition's chances to the minimum. Leek Town became frustrated as the half wore on and Oliver Harrision received a caution for something he said to the referee. A Leek Town corner just before half time saw the Pitmen hang onto their advantage thanks to a double save from Ryan Brown. During added time at the end of the half Hednesford dangerman Jai Verma had a shot which landed on the roof of the net.