Hednesford Town travelled south to Hertfordshire, following a two week weather enforced break, to face in form Royston Town in the BetVictor Premier Central League. Royston had only lost once in the league since the middle of November in a run of form that has seen them surge to fourth in the table. The Crows were further buoyed by a 2-0 victory over National League Ebbsfleet United in the FA Trophy. The Pitmen’s recent fortunes have been somewhat in contrast, sliding into mid-table some twelve points behind Royston after five games without a win.