Stafford's Matt Buckham struck twice in the opening ten minutes of the 2nd period as Stafford progressed to Round 2 of the Walsall Senior Cup.

Romulus missed their fair share of chances in the first period before Buckham grabbed the 1st goal with suspission of offside, a neat back post volley netted his and Stafford's second soon after.

Substitute Marvin Johnson converted a Rob Evans long throw with 25 minutes to play but Stafford held on for a place in Round 2.