Full Time: Dinnington Town 0-0 Staveley Miners Welfare Reserves

Dinnington Town were made to settle for a hard-earned point on a difficult afternoon at the Blackout13.com Arena, as they played out a 0–0 draw with an in-form Staveley Miners Welfare Reserves side.

Driving wind and persistent rain set the tone from the opening whistle, ensuring conditions were challenging for both sides throughout.

The weather turned the contest into a physical, territory-based battle, demanding discipline and concentration in every area of the pitch.

Staveley Miners Welfare Reserves produced the game’s closest moment of the first half when they struck the bar, offering a reminder of the threat carried by a team arriving in strong form.

Dinnington Town responded with composure, working their way into promising spells of possession despite the swirling wind making sustained control difficult.

The pattern of the second half followed a similar rhythm, with both teams battling for momentum but unable to find the decisive moment. Dinnington Town pushed with intent as the match wore on, while Staveley continued to pose intermittent danger on the counter, yet neither side could break through as the conditions again played their part.

In the end, the two teams ultimately cancelled each other out, and the contest closed with the scoreline unchanged at 0–0 — a result reflecting the balance of play and the challenges presented by the weather.

Dinnington Town will now look to build on the positive elements of this resilient display as they turn their attention to the next fixture.

Next up, Dinnington Town are away to Teversal on Saturday in the league. Kick-off is at 3:00pm.