Non-league round-up: New-look Hednesford net six in friendly win

Hednesford made a strong start to pre-season with a 6-0 win over Chasetown.

The visitors made the perfect start as they scored after five minutes with a power header by Niall Maher from a corner.

Hednesford’s set piece threat paid off again in the 14th minute when Maher once again headed home from a corner to double their lead.

Jack Langston forced a save with an effort as Chasetown attempted to get back into the game, but Hednesford continued to dictate the game and they struck again on the half-hour mark when Aaron Jarvis hammered home.

Chasetown started the second half brightly but could not force a response as Hednesford punished them on the counter in the 59th minute through Jamie Cooke.

The clinical visitors continued to take their chances when Cooke netted his second and Josh Mabbley ran through the defence and rounded the goalkeeper to make it 6-0.

Rushall Olympic were also in action against a Birmingham City XI as they played out a 1-1 draw.

Rushall had a 1-0 lead at half-time following a smart finish from Andre Wright before Blues responded in the second 45.

Halesowen Town played out a 4-1 win at Lye Town in their first pre-season fixture.

Lye took the lead after seven minutes but Halesowen equalised immediately through Lewis Ison.

Ty Barnett then struck to put them ahead at half-time before Callum Ebanks added a third in the second 45.

A first senior goal from Patrick Wood rounded off the scoring and well-earned win.

Stourbridge also won, beating Sporting Khalsa 2-1 thanks to goals from Harvey Portman and Charlie Wragg, with the latter netting the winner in the 93rd minute.

Darlaston Town suffered a late 3-2 defeat to SC Inkberrow.

They initially took a 2-0 lead inside 30 minutes before being pegged back before half-time.

Both sides made several changes for the second half and Inkberrow equalised in the 87th minute before grabbing a winner with virtually the last kick of the game.

Stafford Rangers beat Telford Town 3-0, while Lichfield City drew 0-0 with Ashby Ivanhoe.