I was working until midday so today's options were rather limited. After first choice of Walsall Wood v Hanworth Villa bit the dust yet again, I headed, after getting the thumbs up via twitter, to Silkmore Lane, the home of Brocton FC, where the pitch was immaculate and the game was never in doubt.
The Badgers were founded in 1937 and this is their 75th anniversary season if you can't be bothered doing the maths!
After vacating their original Chetwynd Arms Ground, Brocton played at Rowley Park, Cannock Sports Ground and Heath Hayes FC before taking over the lease of the derelict Old Police Sports Ground on Silkmore Lane in 2006, but it wasn't until 2008 that the ground was deemed fit for football.
This was the second installment of the Stafford derby as Brocton ran out 3-1 winners last Saturday. Stafford seemed determined not to let that happen today as they got stuck into their hosts from the off. This meant the majority off the opening period was quite tetchy as both teams traded tackles and insults.
Stafford had a goal ruled out for offside, however Brocton just about shaded the play and went into the break with the lead, given to them through a fine Gary Fife effort.
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| Gary Fife gives Brocton the lead after 36 minutes |
The second half saw Stafford begin to play football and they started to create chances. They were deservedly level through a Joe Woodward header (58). The game could have gone either way, though Stafford's cause was not helped by playing the last 10 minutes with 10 men, James Cresswall receiving a second yellow card.
A good, lively encounter and overall a draw was a fair result.
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