The match kicked off with Langston making his presence felt early on, narrowly missing the target with a fierce effort that whizzed just wide of the post. However, the hosts quickly retaliated, with Whieldon coming agonizingly close as his attempt struck the post.

The Scholars continued to press, with Alfie Taylor testing the waters but his shot veering off target. Chasetown then found themselves on the wrong end of a contentious moment when Buckley rounded the Brocton keeper, but their penalty appeals were waved away.

At the other end, Sargeant was called into action, making a crucial save that tipped the ball onto the bar, resulting in a corner that was ultimately cleared. As the first half drew to a close, Buckley unleashed a powerful shot, but Brocton’s Langston was equal to the task, making a fine save to keep the scoreline level.

The second half began with a moment of tension as a misplaced pass from Sargeant put his side under pressure, necessitating a vital save that saw the rebound cleared off the line.

Chasetown looked to maintain their momentum, with Thorley heading narrowly over, but a substitution that saw Yates replace Thompson disrupted their rhythm. The hosts then threatened again, with Smith hitting the side netting, leaving the Scholars on high alert.

The decisive moment came when Alfie Taylor, linking up brilliantly with Cunningham, received a perfectly timed pass that allowed him to slot the ball home, sealing the victory for Chasetown.

With this win, they progress to the next round of the Walsall Senior Cup, turning their attention to Saturday's crucial home fixture against Vauxhall as they aim to secure vital points in their league campaign.