Paul Moore's reign as Hednesford Town head coach kicked off with a trip to second placed Runcorn Linnets, with the Pitmen desperate for points in their bid to beat relegation.
The first chance fell to the home sideafter ten minutes when Will Saxon had a shot cleared off the line by Mike McGrath. Jake Jervis had a couple of half chances for the Pitmen before Runcorn began to dominate the game. Oliver Molloy went close with a headed before Mackenzie O'Neill forced the first of many saves from Kieran Boucher. Runcorn took the lead in the 26th minute when Anthony Kay headed home from a corner to give the Linnets a deserved advantage in the first half.
