Chasetown held firm and managed to gain a point in a 1-1 draw in front of 1486 spectators, comfortably Beating the seasons highest league record of 757.

Hednesford deservedly took the lead in the 16th minute when Jacob Gwilt received the ball and hit a strong shot that nestled in the bottom left corner.

Against the run of play the Scholars levelled when Jayden Campbell crossed for Ryan Nesbitt to power home from ten yards.

Chasetown started on the back foot but had a chance six minutes in when Jack Langston lashed a shot wide via a deflection.

Chasetown had a setback just before halftime when veteran fullback Kris Taylor limped off to be replaced by Luke McGinnell.

The second half moved along at a slow pace with the first chance of the second half coming in the 75th minute when Langston fired a free kick wide. The chances came quick when Hednesford were denied straight away with a well claimed save from debutant Bradley Clarkson.

Chasetown almost pinched three points at the end but Langston’s shot landed just wide.