Cirencester Town were once again unable to transfer their splendid cup form into league points, after slipping to a 1-0 home defeat against high-flying Halesowen.

Manager Ray Baverstock urged his troops to perform more cautiously in a bid to stem the flow of goals recently conceded.

His defence responded with a solid display, and started the stronger, with Dave Godley and Adam Mayo both going close.

But the visitors stepped up the pace, and Ciren keeper Kevin Sawyer was a busy man after the interval.

The highly-rated shot-stopper had to save well from Jason Burnham and Ross Collins.

The visitors' pressure eventually told 15 minutes from time. Winger Richard Colwel's right-wing cross found Ross Collins, who volleyed home the decisive goal.