United's manager Billy Hollywood said he knew nothing about newly promoted Cinderford, but he quickly realised he had nothing to fear from the division's newcomers.

The pitch was waterlogged and shrouded in mist but United quickly found their way to goal. Robbie Beard fired them in front in the 16th minute and ten minutes later Guy Sanders made it 2-0.

When Beard headed his second two minutes later it was clear that only the weather could prevent them winning. The fog began to come down in the second half but the referee allowed play to continue and though Rob Colewell scored for Cinderford, Paul Corden scored United's fourth.