The match kicked off with a promising cross from Wilding, finding Dunne’s head which the keeper claimed back. Cater then tried his luck with a shot from inside the box, which narrowly missed the target. Fenton followed up with a corner that was expertly saved by Thompson, showcasing his skills early on.

As the game progressed, Bootle's free kick soared over Pond’s net, a close call for the Scholars. Yates found himself in the box, rounding Thompson, but the defense managed to close in just in time, thwarting a potential goal. Chasetown almost capitalized on a defensive mix-up, yet the keeper swiftly recovered to secure possession.

The second half saw Fenton come agonizingly close with a curling free-kick that clipped the bar. However, it wasn’t long before Chasetown found the back of the net, with Fenton tapping in from six yards after a well-placed cross. Another free-kick from Fenton was drilled low but safely gathered by Thompson.

Unitt then struck a powerful effort that deflected off a defender and hit the post, but he refused to be discouraged. Shortly after, he received a perfectly threaded pass, slotting it home in a one-on-one situation. But the Scholars weren’t done yet; Butlin’s skipping cross wrong-footed Thompson, extending their lead.

With a solid victory under their belt, Swanny’s men secured three crucial points and now turn their attention to Tuesday night’s clash at home against Leek Town in the Staffordshire Senior Cup, aiming to advance further in the competition.