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23/08/2025, Hurst Cross, Manchester, England
Premier Division, Northern Premier League

Ashton Vs Stafford

Ashton play in a 4-1-2-1-2 formation, and line up with: M Davie (GK) , R Callahan (CB) , Z Saunders (CB) , K Brockie (RB) , M McCrea (LB) , H McClement (CM) , D Gada (CM) , D Swapp (CDM) , J Dempsey (CAM) , G Buchanan (ST) , L Service (ST) And the subs are: P Nash (CB) , R Kenley (CB) , V Kerrigan (CM) , M Byrne (CM) , K Dalton (ST)

Stafford play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: B Auchter (GK) , G MacCubbin (CB) , C McMahon (CB) , J McCloud (RB) , P Cavanagh (LB) , T McCloud (CDM) , M Swapp (CAM) , M Aitken (RM) , K MacNeil (LM) , J Fraser (ST) , T Batie (ST) And the subs are: D Riggins (CB) , O Napier (CB) , D Corson (CM) , D Reece (CM) , L Lawgoch (ST)

Welcome to Hurst Cross in Manchester, England where Ashton United will face Stafford Rangers.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Premier Division, Northern Premier League.  The attendance is 1318.

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

6' - Tom McCloud sees Mark Swapp making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

9' - John Dempsey plays a long ball to Dai Swapp.  Dai Swapp spots a run from Leeroy Service.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Leeroy Service runs on to the ball.  Leeroy Service takes a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  That will be a corner for  Ashton.  Dominic Gada places the ball to take the corner.  He curls the ball into the box, but the ball goes over everyone.  

11' - Dominic Gada finds Rex Callahan with a long pass.  Rex Callahan spots a run from Leeroy Service.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Leeroy Service  is unable to take the ball down!  

14' - Henry McClement plays a short pass to Dominic Gada.  Dominic Gada spots a run from Glynn Buchanan.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

17' - Dai Swapp chips a long ball to Mike McCrea.  Mike McCrea sees Glynn Buchanan making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Glynn Buchanan takes the ball.  Glynn Buchanan strikes the ball, aiming for the top of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

25' - With a turn of pace, Leeroy Service beats George MacCubbin.  

26' - Leeroy Service tries to beat Colin McMahon using his ball skills, but is brought down illegally.    The referee pulls out the red card. Colin McMahon is sent off! That will be a freekick for Ashton.  

27' - Glynn Buchanan will take the freekick.  He curves the ball into the box, but Ben Auchter manages to catch the ball.  

32' - Tom McCloud dispossesses Dominic Gada and takes possession.  Tom McCloud finds Joseph Fraser with a short pass.  Zachary Saunders dispossesses Joseph Fraser and the ball goes loose.  Killian MacNeil sees Theo Batie making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Theo Batie is unable to control the ball!  

35' - Glynn Buchanan tackles Tom McCloud and takes possession.  Glynn Buchanan sees a run from Henry McClement.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Henry McClement is caught offside!  

39' - Dominic Gada spots a run from Henry McClement.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Henry McClement is able to take the ball.  Henry McClement tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...John Dempsey pounces on the loose ball...John Dempsey attempts a shot, aiming for the top of the net...and John Dempsey scores!  That's a nice goal from the Ashton player!  The ball hit the crossbar and into the net!

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

41' - Paul Cavanagh plays the ball to Mark Swapp.  Mark Swapp passes to George MacCubbin.  Leeroy Service tackles George MacCubbin and gains possession for his team.  Leeroy Service curls in a cross, but Tom McCloud intercepts the ball.  

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

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

49' - Tom McCloud crosses the ball, finding Theo Batie.  Theo Batie gets his head to the ball down towards the bottom corner...but Mark Davie performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Henry McClement will come off.  Michael Byrne joins the game from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Rex Callahan is going to be taken off.  Ricky Kenley is brought on from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  George MacCubbin will come off.  Oscar Napier is brought on from the bench.  

53' - Dai Swapp spots a run from Dominic Gada.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Dominic Gada is able to take the ball.  Dominic Gada attempts to hit the ball past the keeper...but Ben Auchter stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Dominic Gada is first to the loose ball...Dominic Gada strikes the ball towards goal...but the ball flies wide of the post!

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Michael Aitken is going to be taken off.  David Reece is brought on from the bench.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Glynn Buchanan is going to be taken off.  Kieran Dalton is going to be brought on.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Joseph Fraser is going to be taken off.  Luke Lawgoch is brought on from the bench.  

56' - Tom McCloud tries to use ball skills to beat Dominic Gada, but is illegally impeded.  That will be a freekick for Stafford.  

58' - Tom McCloud curls in a cross, but he only manages to find opposing player Dominic Gada.  

60' - Dominic Gada hits the ball long to Michael Byrne.  Michael Byrne plays the ball to Dai Swapp.  Dai Swapp curls in a cross, but Tom McCloud gets there first and clears the ball behind for a corner.  

61' - Dominic Gada places the ball to take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, finding Kieran Dalton.  Kieran Dalton directs a powerful header towards goal...but Ben Auchter stops the shot!  

65' - Paul Cavanagh tackles Zachary Saunders and the ball goes loose.  Dai Swapp sees Dominic Gada making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Dominic Gada takes the ball.  Dominic Gada strikes the ball...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Mark Swapp gets to the ball first and clears.

69' - Tom McCloud curls in a cross, but Dai Swapp intercepts and takes possession.  

74' - Mike McCrea passes a long ball to Dominic Gada.  Dominic Gada sees a run from Leeroy Service.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Leeroy Service can't get to the ball!  

76' - Michael Byrne spots a run from Dai Swapp.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

79' - Tom McCloud spots a run from David Reece.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but David Reece is unable to control the ball!  

82' - Theo Batie speeds past Zachary Saunders.  

83' - Theo Batie attempts a shot from long range...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Stafford.  Tom McCloud places the ball to take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, finding David Reece.  David Reece gets above the defence and heads the ball down towards the bottom corner...but its wide!

87' - Oscar Napier plays a short pass to John McCloud.  Kieran Dalton dispossesses John McCloud and gains possession for his team.  Ashton try to launch a counter attack.  Kieran Dalton passes to Leeroy Service.  Leeroy Service brings the ball forward, outpacing Tom McCloud.  

88' - Leeroy Service curves the ball into the box and finds Kieran Dalton.  Mark Swapp fouls Kieran Dalton.  The referee blows his whistle and awards a penalty!  John Dempsey stands over the ball, preparing to take the penalty.  He tries  to hit the ball into the bottom corner...but Ben Auchter stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Tom McCloud manages to clear the ball for the defending team.



The match has ended Ashton United 1 - 0 Stafford Rangers.