A second half goal from Ezekiel "Zico" Ayemede saw Darlaston win by a single goal at United Counties Premier League Gresley Rovers.

A crowd of 143, including a strong Darlaston contingent, witnessed a competitive fixture with chances few and far between

The win takes Darlaston's pre season friendly record to 4 wins out of 5, the single defeat coming at the hands of Step 4 Southern Premier League side SC Inkberrow.