In a match that saw both teams struggle to find their rhythm early on with little shots on target, it was a tense affair from the outset. Dunne's cross to Butlin went astray, drifting out of play.

Chasetown's hopes took a hit in the 17th minute when Widnes were awarded a penalty. Miller stepped up and expertly sent Pond the wrong way, giving Widnes the lead and leaving Chasetown to regroup.

As the first half progressed, Clarke's throw-in failed to create any chance's, but the ball found its way back to Butlin, who was poised to shoot until the referee's whistle interrupted the moment.

A throw from Clarke reached O'Callaghan, whose cross aimed for the far post just missed its target, allowing Halstead to safely collect.

Chasetown continued to push, with Yates feeding Langston, whose shot narrowly missed the right post. Swanny’s boys were persistent, and Fenton's header was expertly saved by Halstead, keeping Widnes in front.

The second half ignited with an equalizer from Yates, who found the net with precision, only for Widnes to respond quickly. McGee's diving header restored their lead, showcasing the back-and-forth nature of the match.

Langston's cross led to a frantic scramble in the box, but the Widnes defense held firm. Chasetown managed to draw level once more when Yates capitalized on Halstead's misjudgment, heading the ball home.

However, a swift attack saw Yates down the pitch, but Butlin's follow-up was ruled offside. Pond then made a remarkable save while lying down, preventing further damage.

Wilding's impressive run ended with a cross that went unanswered, while O'Callaghan's subsequent delivery was again snatched by Halstead.

With Widnes’s Cherera scoring in the last dying minutes to secure a victory for them, despite the loss Chasetown still gave their all into the match and now focus on their game against Stafford Town in the Staffordshire Senior Cup Quarter final on Tuesday night.