Joe Brothwell had an early penalty saved, but he more than made amends by opening the scoring after 26 minutes, with Kamal Asamung-Hayes netting the second six minutes later.

The game was by no means one way traffic and the Basford defence had to be alert to deal with the Retford attack.

Josh Rae effectively settlled the game withthe third goal after 72 minutes and Marcus Fletcher made no mistake from the penalty spot for the fourth three minutes from time.

Many congratulations to managers Wayne Scott and Steve Hawley who have completed a notable back to back championship coampaigns in the 1st and now premier division. Without question the under 19 section are the cream of the crop in the east and north midlands sections and have set the standard.