The match got underway with early intent from the visitors as Ritchie fired a volley just wide, setting the tone for an action-packed Evening.

Chasetown quickly responded, nearly taking the lead with a looping header that floated just over the bar, prompting early pressure from the home side. Moments later, Ferrier found himself through on goal, attempting to round the keeper, but Slinn stood firm to smother the danger away quickly.

Newcastle Town’s Thorley came close to breaking the deadlock, latching onto a loose ball outside the box and dragging his shot narrowly wide.

Barely out of the dressing room for the second half, Ferrier burst into the box and rifled his shot past the keeper to give the Scholars a deserved lead. Moments later, the home crowd erupted once again as Webster, facing his former club, picked up the ball on the edge of the area and curled a stunning effort into the top corner — a goal full of class and precision.

Newcastle Town pressed for a way back, with Brindle firing wide as they searched for a lifeline. Thorley did find the net in the closing stages, only for the flag to go up, ruling the effort out for offside.

Webster, chasing a brace, cut inside and unleashed another dangerous strike, but Slinn was equal to it, pulling off a sharp save to deny the winger.

As the clock ticked down, Evans came on to replace Dunne, with four minutes of added time shown. Chasetown's final goal came in the closing minutes, as a cross deflected into the path of Butlin, who tapped it home.

Chasetown held firm, securing a hard-fought and well-earned victory on home turf as the Scholars took the well deserved 3 points to the top half of the table.