Cradley started brightly with neat passing and good movement and some battling work from Ben Finch in midfield creating chances for Thomas Fairclough and Josh Davies.

Welland also provided some good play but their efforts were dealt with by Cradleys solid defence of Isaac George and Max Middlebrook. Nearing half time Welland had a chance which was well saved by Piers Kirk-Patrick Jones who was quick off his line and made an excellent save at the players feet.

Following Cradley being awarded a free kick on the edge of the box taken by Ben Finch, the effort was blocked but fell back to Finch who struck the ball well which Thomas Fairclough then rifled into the back of the net.

Cradley came close to making it two but were denied by a good save from Wellands keeper.

The second half saw Cradley create some good chances and they were rewarded when from a corner Thomas Fairclough received the ball and from a tight angle finished well to make it two.

Both sides provided a good entertaining display of football with further chances at either end.