It was a win for Stafford Rangers as new manager Dale Belford oversaw his first match away.
Midfielder Dylan Barkers was given a red car after 32 minutes – forcing a rear guard action for the remaining hour but it was a test that the new look defence passed with flying colours.
Boro won by 2 goals to 1 against Bootle.
Appeal to find relatives of local Second World War hero John Baskeyfield
An appeal has been launched to find relatives of a Staffordshire Second World War hero, Lance Sergeant John Baskeyfield.
Sunshine and self-care: NHS urges residents to prepare ahead of the early May bank holiday weekend
With the Early May Bank Holiday on Monday 5 May fast approaching and warm and sunny weather on the cards, the NHS in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent is encouraging local residents to plan ahead, take simple steps to stay safe, stock up, and make the most of the break.
Polls not too far apart for voters in Staffordshire elections
A variety of venues will become polling stations to give residents across Stafford Borough the chance to cast votes in elections next week.
Local teams in play-off action this weekend
Brocton, Stafford Town and Eccleshall are all in semi-final play-off matches this weekend
North Midlands Hand Centre at UHNM reaches two thousand patient milestone
More than two thousand patients requiring life-changing hand surgery have now benefited from shorter waiting times at a dedicated day- case facility at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM).
