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13/08/2025, Bury St. Edmunds Stadium, Bury St. Edmunds, England
FA Trophy, Round 1

Bury St. Edmunds Vs Stanley

Bury St. Edmunds play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: J Williams (GK) , A Bates (CB) , J Burnet (CB) , J Meyrick (CB) , E Kells (RB) , R Flynn (LB) , C McNiall (CDM) , L Quirke (CAM) , D Ferris (RM) , J Purse (LM) , C Dermott (ST) And the subs are: A Nash (GK) , C McRorie (CB) , L Hopper (CM) , H McCalla (CM) , E MacFarland (ST)

Stanley play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: J Gruffudd (GK) , R Gruffudd (CB) , J Baker (CB) , M Chiesa (CB) , S Connor (RB) , D Burke (LB) , N Orizu (CDM) , E Lynch (CAM) , O McClellan (RM) , J McCrory (LM) , A McFee (ST) And the subs are: C MacMichael (GK) , H Ogunro (CB) , M Crafford (CM) , O Blevens (CM) , J Pierson (ST)

Welcome to Bury St. Edmunds	 Stadium in Bury St. Edmunds, England where Bury St. Edmunds will face Stanley.  This is round 1 of the FA Trophy.  The attendance is 1471.

1' - Bury St. Edmunds kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

4' - Connor McNiall curves the ball into the box and finds Chris Dermott.  Chris Dermott directs a powerful header towards the top corner...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

6' - Leeroy Quirke plays a long ball to Connor McNiall.  Connor McNiall crosses the ball, but Ray Gruffudd intercepts and clears the ball.  

13' - Eoghan Lynch plays a long pass to Sam Connor.  Sam Connor takes the ball past Connor McNiall with a turn of pace.  

17' - Connor McNiall successfully tackles Sam Connor and gains possession for his team.  Connor McNiall passes a long ball to John Burnet.  John Burnet spots a run from Leeroy Quirke.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Leeroy Quirke is able to take the ball.  Leeroy Quirke reaches the byline and attempts a cutback and is able to find Davie Ferris.  Davie Ferris attempts to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but Jordan Gruffudd stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Jordan Purse pounces on the loose ball...Jordan Purse looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

22' - Connor McNiall spots a run from Leeroy Quirke.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Leeroy Quirke is caught offside!  

27' - Eoghan Lynch crosses the ball into the box, and manages to find Antwan McFee.  John Burnet fouls Antwan McFee...and the referee immediately blows his whistle - its a penalty!  Antwan McFee stands over the ball, preparing to take the penalty.  He attempts  to hit the ball into the top corner...but the ball flies over the bar!

28' - Joel Williams sees Chris Dermott making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Chris Dermott is able to take the ball.  Chris Dermott hits the ball...but the ball flies wide of the post!

33' - Joseph Meyrick successfully tackles John McCrory and takes possession.  Joseph Meyrick passes to Connor McNiall.  Connor McNiall finds Leeroy Quirke with a long ball.  Leeroy Quirke curls in a cross, finding Davie Ferris.  Davie Ferris is brought down by Mark Chiesa...and the referee immediately points to the spot!  Chris Dermott stands over the ball, preparing to take the penalty.  He tries  to hit the ball into the bottom corner...and Chris Dermott scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Bury St. Edmunds player!  The keeper dived the right way but could not reach the ball!

33' - Stanley kick the ball off for the restart.  

40' - Oscar McClellan slides the ball to John McCrory.  John McCrory plays a short pass to Nicholas Orizu.  Nicholas Orizu plays the ball to John McCrory.  John McCrory spots a run from Antwan McFee.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Antwan McFee can't get to the ball!  

43' - Connor McNiall sees Chris Dermott making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

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

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

50' - Darragh Burke plays a long pass to John McCrory.  John McCrory passes to Nicholas Orizu.  Nicholas Orizu sees a run from Antwan McFee.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, but Antwan McFee is caught offside!  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Joseph Meyrick is going to be taken off.  Charles McRorie joins the game from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Mark Chiesa will come off.  Hugh Ogunro joins the game from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like John McCrory is going to be taken off.  Mark Crafford is going to be brought on.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Antwan McFee is going to be taken off.  John Pierson is brought on from the bench.  

55' - Charles McRorie dispossesses Nicholas Orizu and takes possession.  Charles McRorie finds Connor McNiall with a long pass.  Connor McNiall plays a short pass to Chris Dermott.  Chris Dermott crosses the ball into the box, but the ball goes over everyone.  

56' - Leeroy Quirke sees a run from Chris Dermott.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Leeroy Quirke is going to be taken off.  Lee Hopper is going to be brought on.  

59' - Jordan Purse slides the ball to Connor McNiall.  Connor McNiall curves the ball into the box, but Hugh Ogunro intercepts and takes possession.  

63' - Lee Hopper slides the ball to Davie Ferris.  Davie Ferris runs with the ball, but is brought down illegally by Nicholas Orizu.  That will be a freekick for Bury St. Edmunds.  

66' - Bury St. Edmunds attempt a quick counter attack.  Connor McNiall chips a long ball to Rhys Flynn.  Rhys Flynn curves the ball into the box, but opposing player Nicholas Orizu takes possession.  

67' - Nicholas Orizu plays a long ball to Ray Gruffudd.  Ray Gruffudd passes to Eoghan Lynch.  Eoghan Lynch curves the ball into the box, finding John Pierson.  John Pierson flicks a header towards the top corner...but the ball flies over the bar!

70' - Adam Bates hits the ball long to John Burnet.  John Burnet whips in a cross, but he only manages to find opposing player Hugh Ogunro.  

73' - Jordan Purse spots a run from Chris Dermott.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

78' - Eoghan Lynch successfully tackles Charles McRorie and the ball goes loose.  Lee Hopper slides the ball to Jordan Purse.  Jordan Purse whips in a cross, but Ray Gruffudd intercepts and takes possession.  

80' - Lee Hopper takes the ball past Joshua Baker with a turn of pace, but is brought down.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Joshua Baker the red card! That will be a freekick for Bury St. Edmunds.  

81' - Chris Dermott stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He sends the ball into the box, but the ball misses everyone.  

81' - Lee Hopper uses his pace to beat Nicholas Orizu.  

82' - Lee Hopper crosses the ball into the box, but Ray Gruffudd intercepts and makes a clearance.  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Bury St. Edmunds 1 - 0 Stanley.