The Scholars began preseason on Tuesday by fielding two different starting elevens in each half. After falling 2-0 behind the second half eleven turned the game around and added to Jack Langston’s first half penalty with a brace from Ben Lund and a Kieran Fenton header.

Lichfield City are entering step four of non-league football for the first time this season after winning the Midland Football League Premier Division at only the fourth time of asking. Despite only being twenty minutes down the road a reprieve of Wythenshawe Town from last seasons Northern Premier League West means that City will compete in the Northern Premier league Division one Midlands this coming season. There was a blow for Lichfield however when Liam Kirton decided to return to Chasetown this season and he is set to play his old side at the weekend. This game is City’s third this preseason and their first away from home after a 1-0 defeat to National League outfit Tamworth and a 3-1 win over Lutterworth Town from the division below.

Past games between the two sides include a preseason game at The Trade Tyre Community stadium last July the 27th that Lichfield won 4-3. As well as Kirton current players for both sides that have pulled on the blue of Chasetown and Lichfield include Lewi Burnside and Josh Mansell. Scholars coach Kyle Patterson also captained Lichfield until his retirement the season before last.

Tickets for Saturday are Adults & Conc. £5, U17s £3, U10s Free with paying adult. kick-off is 3pm at The Scholars Ground, Church Street, Chasetown WS7 3QL.