The visitors made the perfect start, opening the scoring after just five minutes when they converted a corner with a powerful header.

Chasetown attempted to respond with some neat passages of play, but Hednesford remained dangerous from set-pieces and doubled their advantage in the 14th minute with another goal from a corner.

Jack Langston registered Chasetown's first effort on target shortly afterwards, forcing a comfortable save from the Hednesford goalkeeper, but the visitors continued to dictate the game.

After a brief hydration break, Chasetown won a free-kick in a promising position, although their resulting corner was cleared. Hednesford then struck again on the half-hour mark, finishing off an excellent passing move to make it 3-0 before the break.

Despite the scoreline, Chasetown showed more attacking intent in the closing stages of the first half, with a cross gathered by the visiting goalkeeper and another move ending in a throw-in following a deflected corner. Hednesford, however, took their three-goal lead into half-time.

The Scholars started the second half brightly. Langston fired over the crossbar early on, while Chasetown continued to push forward and earned numerous free-kicks in advanced areas.

Their pressure could not produce a breakthrough, and Hednesford punished them on the counter in the 59th minute, winning possession before clinically finishing to extend the lead to 4-0.

Following the second-half hydration break, the game became more even in terms of possession, with Chasetown continuing to probe for a consolation.

Their best chance arrived in the 73rd minute when a well-struck volley drifted narrowly wide of the post.

Hednesford remained clinical in front of goal, adding a fifth in the 79th minute after capitalising on another opportunity before rounding off the scoring six minutes later.

A perfectly timed through ball sent their striker clear, who calmly rounded goalkeeper Pond and slotted home to complete the 6-0 victory.

Although the result was emphatic, Chasetown continued to battle throughout the contest and created a handful of promising moments, but Hednesford's efficiency from set-pieces and in transition ultimately proved the difference as they secured the pre-season win.