Hednesford’s play-off hopes alive after 5-0 rout of Prescot Cables

Apr 20 2009 by Colin Stoner, Birmingham Mail

HEDNESFORD Town kept alive their outside play-off chances in the UniBond Premier after slamming relegated Prescot Cables 5-0 on Merseyside.

The Pitmen lie eighth, two points off third spot, but Bradford PA, Guiseley and Nantwich Town all play their games in hand tomorrow night.

Hednesford led 3-0 at half-time after Ross Dyer netted twice and Tyrone Barnett slotted home. Elliott Durrell then struck twice in the second period.

Rushall Olympic’s play-off hopes in Division One South suffered a setback with a 3-1 defeat at rivals Glapwell.

Jarred Stevens gave the Pics the perfect start with a third-minute strike but Kirk Jackson (seven minutes), Matt Varley (13) and Ashley Kitchen (81) gave Glapwell the points.

Rushall remain sixth, three points behind Carlton Town who have played a game more.

Willenhall Town conceded an 84th-minute equaliser at Spalding United.

After falling behind to Luke Kennedy’s ninth-minute effort, the Lockmen hit back through Shaun Griffiths and Rory May, but Ben Crane got the leveller.