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04/02/2059, The Shay Stadium, Halifax, England
League Two, English Football League

Halifax Vs Stalybridge

Halifax play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: J McWhinney (GK) , J Cavins (CB) , B Latifu (CB) , D Agbebi (CB) , P Gwenn (RB) , M Jones (LB) , M Brown (CDM) , M Cadwallader (CAM) , R McClements (RM) , B Speedy (LM) , L Milleson (ST) And the subs are: B Thomas (CB) , M Rhys (CB) , K Vaill (CM) , J McWilliam (CM) , D Briden (ST)

Stalybridge play in a 4-3-3 Att formation, and line up with: J Fergerson (GK) , P Stalford (CB) , J Canet (CB) , D Walsh (RB) , Z Hughes (LB) , B McClintick (CM) , D Quinn (CM) , S McFarland (CAM) , M Hare (RW) , A Desmond (LW) , D Taggart (ST) And the subs are: C Feemster (CB) , C Callahan (CB) , I McLeod (CM) , A Moran (CM) , R Desmond (ST)

Welcome to The Shay Stadium in Halifax, England where FC Halifax will face Stalybridge Celtic.  This is a league fixture taking place in the League Two, English Football League.  The attendance is 19717.

1' - Halifax kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

9' - Brett Speedy slides the ball to Rob McClements.  Rob McClements finds Malcolm Brown with a short pass.  Malcolm Brown hits the ball long to Declan Agbebi.  Declan Agbebi sees a run from Marc Cadwallader.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Marc Cadwallader is able to take the ball.  Marc Cadwallader reaches the byline and tries a cutback, but the ball does not reach its target and goes loose! Peter Stalford passes a long ball to Dan Walsh.  Dan Walsh sees a run from Dave Quinn.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Dave Quinn is able to control the ball.  Dave Quinn hits a shot...and its in! It's a fine goal from Dave Quinn for Stalybridge!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

10' - Halifax kick the ball off for the restart.  

12' - Marc Cadwallader plays the ball to John Cavins.  John Cavins slides the ball to Marc Cadwallader.  Marc Cadwallader sees Leon Milleson making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Leon Milleson is able to take the ball.  Leon Milleson looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but its wide!

15' - Jay Fergerson passes a long ball to Stuart McFarland.  Phylip Gwenn dispossesses Stuart McFarland and takes the ball.  Halifax attempt a quick counter attack.  Phylip Gwenn sees a run from Marc Cadwallader.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Marc Cadwallader runs on to the ball.  Marc Cadwallader tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

18' - Jay Fergerson plays a short pass to Peter Stalford.  Leon Milleson successfully tackles Peter Stalford and the ball goes loose.  Halifax try to launch a quick counter attack.  Malcolm Brown sees Brett Speedy making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Brett Speedy has strayed offside!  

20' - Alen Desmond passes a long ball to Peter Stalford.  Peter Stalford sees Stuart McFarland making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Stuart McFarland has strayed offside!  

23' - Mervyn Jones finds John Cavins with a long ball.  John Cavins plays a long pass to Barry Latifu.  Barry Latifu sees a run from Malcolm Brown.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

25' - Alen Desmond passes to Bob McClintick.  Bob McClintick brings the ball forward, outpacing Malcolm Brown.  

30' - Bob McClintick hits the ball long to Dan Walsh.  Dan Walsh passes a long ball to Peter Stalford.  Peter Stalford passes to Dave Quinn.  Dave Quinn passes to Stuart McFarland.  Stuart McFarland tries to hit a long range shot...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Malcolm Brown is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

33' - Bob McClintick plays a long ball to Dan Walsh.  Dan Walsh sees Alen Desmond making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Alen Desmond is able to take the ball.  Alen Desmond attempts to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

41' - Jamie McWhinney finds Phylip Gwenn with a long pass.  Phylip Gwenn plays a short pass to Rob McClements.  Rob McClements slides the ball to Marc Cadwallader.  Marc Cadwallader passes to Malcolm Brown.  Malcolm Brown plays a short pass to Leon Milleson.  Leon Milleson passes the ball to Malcolm Brown.  Malcolm Brown sees a run from Rob McClements.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

44' - Alen Desmond passes to Peter Stalford.  Peter Stalford hits the ball long to Dave Quinn.  Dave Quinn tries to use ball skills to beat Mervyn Jones and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

45' - Dave Quinn sees a run from Alen Desmond.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Alen Desmond runs on to the ball.  Alen Desmond fires a shot towards goal...but its wide!

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Stalybridge kick the ball off for the restart.  

47' - Bob McClintick finds Dave Quinn with a short pass.  Dave Quinn passes to Stuart McFarland.  With a turn of pace, Stuart McFarland beats Rob McClements.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  John Cavins will come off.  Bryan Thomas is going to be brought on.  

55' - John Canet plays a short pass to Zach Hughes.  Zach Hughes plays a short pass to Dave Quinn.  Dave Quinn spots a run from Stuart McFarland.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

57' - Mervyn Jones passes a long ball to Marc Cadwallader.  Marc Cadwallader tries to beat Peter Stalford using his ball skills.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Marc Cadwallader runs with the ball!  

57' - Marc Cadwallader sees a run from Malcolm Brown.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

58' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Bob McClintick is going to be taken off.  Andy Moran is going to be brought on.  

60' - John Canet passes to Alen Desmond.  Alen Desmond strikes the ball from distance, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Alen Desmond for Stalybridge!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

61' - Halifax kick the ball off for the restart.  

71' - Marc Cadwallader spots a run from Leon Milleson.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Leon Milleson takes the ball.  Leon Milleson tries to place the ball past the keeper...but Jay Fergerson gets down to stop the shot!  

74' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Dave Taggart is going to be taken off.  Ricky Desmond is going to be brought on.  

75' - Marc Cadwallader curls in a cross, but John Canet intercepts the ball.  

75' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Peter Stalford will come off.  Chris Feemster is going to be brought on.  

76' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Malcolm Brown is going to be taken off.  Jim McWilliam is going to be brought on.  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Leon Milleson will come off.  Dave Briden is going to be brought on.  

80' - Ricky Desmond sees a run from Andy Moran.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Andy Moran is able to control the ball.  Andy Moran tries to cutback, but the ball does not reach its target and goes loose! Andy Moran runs with the ball, beating Bryan Thomas.  

89' - Bryan Thomas dispossesses Stuart McFarland and gains possession for his team.  Bryan Thomas plays a long pass to Barry Latifu.  Barry Latifu plays a short pass to Brett Speedy.  Brett Speedy crosses the ball into the box, and manages to find Dave Briden.  Dave Briden jumps up and gets his head to the ball towards goal...and its in! It's a good goal from Dave Briden for Halifax!  The ball went in off the upright!

90' - Stalybridge kick the ball off for the restart.  



The match has ended FC Halifax 1 - 2 Stalybridge Celtic.