Only goal difference separates Chasetown and Ilkeston as the two sides both picked up 3 points today, as The Scholars left The Grove with another away win.

There wasn't much to choose between the two sides in the first half. Both Halesowen and Chasetown had spells on the attack but neither side created a chance that forced the two Number 1s into any drastic action. A hooked effort from Danny O'Callaghan and a shot wide of the post were the visitors best chances.

Mark Swann's men started the second half well and looked the most likely to score, before the Yeltz then had their first bit of pressure after they had made two substitutions midway through the half.

Chasetown regained control of the game though and deservedly took the lead when Joey Butlin's right footer from outside the box saw Daniel Platt beaten and the away fans - in a crowd of 1727 - went wild! The 3,000th league goal as Chasetown FC (since 1972).

With one eye on Coleshill's near-comeback at Ilkeston, Chasetown's away support erupted again when Liam Kirton rounded the goalkeeper and slotted home from a tight angle.

With 6 league fixtures remaining, Ilkeston and Chasetown sit on 72 points, with Halesowen 3 behind, Stamford a further 3 back and then Belper (also a further 3 points behind) making up the play off places.

Crucially, with only 18 points available to 6th placed Carlton, Chasetown are 16 points clear and therefore only one result away from officially claiming at least a place in the play offs.