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08/12/2030, Marston Road, Stafford, England
National League North, English National League

Stafford Vs Hitchin

Stafford play in a 4-3-3 Def formation, and line up with: R Muirhead (GK) , W Breckenridge (CB) , L Shedden (CB) , F Griffith (RB) , B Afonja (LB) , O Prichard (CM) , S Flanagan (CDM) , D Keane (CDM) , J McCosh (RW) , J Carmicheal (LW) , C Sare (ST) And the subs are: H Kor (CB) , G Traill (CB) , A Dykes (CM) , J Sword (CM) , H Cadigan (ST)

Hitchin play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: J Williams (GK) , D Daly (CB) , Z Sinton (CB) , C Cook (RB) , R Gower (LB) , C McNeeley (CDM) , J Cavanaugh (CAM) , E Sand (RM) , J Bate (LM) , A McPhee (ST) , G Cadwallader (ST) And the subs are: M Griffith (CB) , K Burn (CB) , B Stirling (CM) , C McCoach (CM) , O Robin (ST)

Welcome to Marston Road in Stafford, England where Stafford Rangers will face Hitchin Town.  This is a league fixture taking place in the National League North, English National League.  The attendance is 836.

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

3' - Felix Griffith plays a short pass to Sammy Flanagan.  Sammy Flanagan plays a short pass to Will Breckenridge.  Will Breckenridge sees John McCosh making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

7' - David Keane sees a run from Owen Prichard.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Owen Prichard takes the ball.  Owen Prichard hits a shot...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

9' - Edward Sand finds Chris McNeeley with a short pass.  Chris McNeeley curves the ball into the box, but opposing player Will Breckenridge takes possession.  

13' - Gareth Cadwallader tackles David Keane and gains possession for his team.  Hitchin attempt a quick counter attack.  Gareth Cadwallader whips in a cross, and manages to find James Cavanaugh.  James Cavanaugh is brought down by Sammy Flanagan...and the referee blows his whistle and signals a penalty!  Gareth Cadwallader stands over the ball, preparing to take the penalty.  He attempts  to strike the ball down the middle...and Gareth Cadwallader scores!  That's a good goal from the Hitchin player!  The keeper guessed the wrong way!

14' - Stafford kick the ball off for the restart.  

19' - Felix Griffith hits the ball long to Bruce Afonja.  Bruce Afonja crosses the ball, but opposing player Zach Sinton takes possession.  

22' - Chris McNeeley sees Alen McPhee making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Alen McPhee has strayed offside!  

26' - James Cavanaugh sees a run from Alen McPhee.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Alen McPhee has strayed offside!  

28' - David Keane tries to beat Edward Sand using his ball skills.  The opposing player is unable to stop David Keane who takes the ball forward!  

35' - Alen McPhee attempts to use his skills to beat Lewis Shedden, but is tripped.  That will be a freekick for Hitchin.  

35' - Alen McPhee speeds past Owen Prichard.  

36' - Alen McPhee takes a shot...but its wide!

42' - Sammy Flanagan attempts to use his skills to beat Chris Cook.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

45' - Lewis Shedden sees Chris Sare making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Chris Sare has strayed offside!  

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

46' - Hitchin kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

49' - James Cavanaugh dispossesses Felix Griffith and takes the ball.  James Cavanaugh sees a run from Gareth Cadwallader.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Gareth Cadwallader is able to take the ball.  Gareth Cadwallader looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

55' - James Cavanaugh tries to beat Owen Prichard using his ball skills, but is illegally impeded.    The referee is reaching for a card.  It's yellow. Owen Prichard has been booked.  That will be a freekick for Hitchin.  

56' - James Cavanaugh prepares to take the freekick.  He floats the ball into the box, finding Joshua Bate.  Joshua Bate gets his head to the ball attempting to beat Rich Muirhead...but the shot goes wide!

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like James Carmicheal is going to be taken off.  Harry Cadigan is going to be brought on.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Dave Daly is going to be taken off.  Ken Burn is brought on from the bench.  

59' - Joshua Bate sees a run from James Cavanaugh.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but James Cavanaugh  is unable to take the ball down!  

68' - David Keane passes a long ball to Will Breckenridge.  Zach Sinton dispossesses Will Breckenridge and the ball goes loose.  Zach Sinton slides the ball to Chris McNeeley.  Chris McNeeley sees Alen McPhee making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Alen McPhee takes the ball.  Alen McPhee attempts to place the ball past the keeper...and Alen McPhee scores!  That's a fine goal from the Hitchin player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

68' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Sammy Flanagan is going to be taken off.  Jasper Sword is brought on from the bench.  

68' - Stafford kick the ball off for the restart.  

70' - Bruce Afonja plays a short pass to Felix Griffith.  Felix Griffith slides the ball to Owen Prichard.  Alen McPhee successfully tackles Owen Prichard and gains possession for his team.  Hitchin attempt a quick counter attack.  Alen McPhee attempts to outskill Jasper Sword, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

73' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Chris Sare is going to be taken off.  Amon Dykes is going to be brought on.  

74' - John McCosh tackles Zach Sinton and the ball goes loose.  James Cavanaugh spots a run from Gareth Cadwallader.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Gareth Cadwallader is unable to control the ball!  

75' - Bruce Afonja passes to Jasper Sword.  Jasper Sword sees a run from Amon Dykes.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Amon Dykes has strayed offside!  

79' - Edward Sand passes to Alen McPhee.  Alen McPhee attempts a shot from outside the area...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

80' - Rich Muirhead spots a run from Amon Dykes.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Amon Dykes has strayed offside!  

82' - David Keane spots a run from Jasper Sword.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Jasper Sword is able to control the ball.  Jasper Sword looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but John Williams gets down to stop the shot!  

85' - John Williams finds Alen McPhee with a long ball.  Lewis Shedden successfully tackles Alen McPhee and the ball goes loose.  Gareth Cadwallader spots a run from Alen McPhee.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Alen McPhee  is unable to take the ball down!  

86' - Felix Griffith spots a run from Owen Prichard.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

89' - Stafford launch a counter attack.  Edward Sand tackles Owen Prichard and the ball goes loose.  Jasper Sword speeds past James Cavanaugh.  



The match has ended Stafford Rangers 0 - 2 Hitchin Town.