Leek started more brightly, moving the ball quickly to the forwards utilising the tricky pace of Shuttlewood.

From an early penalty corner, Leek took a deserved lead, Machin converting a well worked routine.

Wolverhampton attempted to regain the initiative with a snarling, petulant response but were suitably neutered by by Machin, Finney and Finney in midfield.

Leek weathered the storm with the impressive Bettany and Cooper performing with customary coolness and application.

Leek extended their lead when Finney jnr latched onto Machins long ball and dispatched the ball into the top corner.

This upset the away side further and led to the captain having to have an extended spell on the naughty step closely followed by Finney seniors after some tired over-zealousness.

Wolverhampton came out in the second half with purpose and energy but found the6 were matched Leeks youngsters, especially Mounsey and Mounsey in midfield. Wolves midfielder

Elvis probed with his accurate passing but found Leeks defence continuallt returned to sender.

Wolves did pull a goal back with a smartly finished goal but Leeks keeper Grant was largely untroubled as the midfield and back line stood firm and mopped up any away attacks. Indeed, Leek continued to pose a threat at the other end as Shuttlewood and Sokhal both had opportunities to extend the lead further.

Leeks youngsters have developed and improved significantly this season and this was evidenced by Saturdays display against a useful Wolverhampton side.

Leek now travel to 4th Stafford looking to continue their run of form.