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07/10/2025, South Kesteven Sports Stadium, Grantham, England
Premier Division, Northern Premier League
Grantham Vs Stafford

Grantham play in a 3-1-4-1-1 formation, and line up with: J McGill (GK) , J Bires (CB) , D Tracey (CB) , S Burke (CB) , R Moloney (CM) , D Llywelyn (CM) , E Kirk (CDM) , J Onyilo (CAM) , C Kendrick (RM) , S Nku (LM) , B Bourland (ST) And the subs are: I Molloy (CB) , D Hammel (CB) , M Merricks (CM) , G Robin (CM) , S Monaghan (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) , L Lawgoch (ST) And the subs are: D Riggins (CB) , O Napier (CB) , D Reece (CM) , D Corson (CM) , T Batie (ST)
Welcome to South Kesteven Sports Stadium in Grantham, England where Grantham Town will face Stafford Rangers.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Premier Division, Northern Premier League.  The attendance is 3189.

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

2' - Chris Kendrick passes to James Onyilo.  James Onyilo passes the ball to Rob Moloney.  Luke Lawgoch successfully tackles Rob Moloney and takes possession.  With a turn of pace, Luke Lawgoch beats Dave Llywelyn.  

4' - Luke Lawgoch hits the ball from long range...and Luke Lawgoch scores!  That's a fine goal from the Stafford player!  The keeper had no chance!

4' - Grantham kick the ball off for the restart.  

6' - Eric Kirk plays the ball to Justin Bires.  Justin Bires slides the ball to James Onyilo.  James Onyilo chips a long ball to Justin Bires.  Colin McMahon dispossesses Justin Bires and the ball goes loose.  Rob Moloney successfully tackles John McCloud and the ball goes loose.  Grantham try to launch a quick counter attack.  Rob Moloney shoots from distance...and its in! It's a nice goal from Rob Moloney for Grantham!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

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

9' - Grantham try to launch a quick counter attack.  Eric Kirk spots a run from Stuart Nku.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Stuart Nku is able to control the ball.  Stuart Nku reaches the byline and tries a cutback, but Dave Llywelyn overshoots the ball and it goes loose! Chris Kendrick brings the ball forward, outpacing Colin McMahon.  

10' - Chris Kendrick strikes the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman signals its a corner for Grantham.  Chris Kendrick gets ready to take the corner.  He curls the ball into the box, finding Blake Bourland.  Mark Swapp brings down Blake Bourland.  The referee blows his whistle and points to the spot!  James Onyilo stands over the ball, preparing to take the penalty.  He attempts  to hit the ball into the bottom corner...but the ball flies wide of the post!

12' - Ben Auchter finds Colin McMahon with a short pass.  James Onyilo dispossesses Colin McMahon and the ball goes loose.  Chris Kendrick hits the ball from distance...but Ben Auchter performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

13' - James Onyilo looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...and its in! It's a fine goal from James Onyilo for Grantham!  The ball hit the crossbar and into the net!

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

16' - Colin McMahon finds Tom McCloud with a short pass.  Tom McCloud plays the ball to Killian MacNeil.  Killian MacNeil slides the ball to Mark Swapp.  Mark Swapp passes the ball to Luke Lawgoch.  Luke Lawgoch tries to use ball skills to beat Dave Llywelyn and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

16' - Luke Lawgoch spots a run from Joseph Fraser.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Joseph Fraser has strayed offside!  

18' - Tom McCloud passes to Killian MacNeil.  Killian MacNeil passes to Luke Lawgoch.  Luke Lawgoch speeds past Stuart Nku.  

19' - Luke Lawgoch sees a run from Michael Aitken.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Michael Aitken runs on to the ball.  Michael Aitken looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! Its a goal for Stafford!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

19' - Grantham kick the ball off for the restart.  

21' - Chris Kendrick plays the ball to Sam Burke.  Sam Burke passes the ball to Chris Kendrick.  Chris Kendrick speeds past Michael Aitken.  

21' - Chris Kendrick sees a run from Dave Llywelyn.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Dave Llywelyn runs on to the ball.  Dave Llywelyn looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

25' - Eric Kirk sees Chris Kendrick making a run.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, and Chris Kendrick takes the ball.  Chris Kendrick tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

27' - Joseph Fraser attempts to unleash a long range shot...and Joseph Fraser scores!  That's a good goal from the Stafford player!  The ball went in off the upright!

27' - Grantham kick the ball off for the restart.  

30' - Eric Kirk finds Stuart Nku with a short pass.  Stuart Nku passes to Eric Kirk.  Eric Kirk plays a short pass to Dave Llywelyn.  Dave Llywelyn sees a run from James Onyilo.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and James Onyilo is able to control the ball.  James Onyilo hits a shot, aiming for the top of the net...but its over!

37' - Mark Swapp successfully tackles Rob Moloney and the ball goes loose.  Dave Llywelyn sees Stuart Nku making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Stuart Nku can't get to the ball!  

40' - Tom McCloud passes a long ball to John McCloud.  John McCloud finds George MacCubbin with a long ball.  George MacCubbin passes to Luke Lawgoch.  Luke Lawgoch tries to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the shot goes over!

41' - Joey McGill sees a run from Stuart Nku.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Stuart Nku is able to control the ball.  Stuart Nku tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...and Stuart Nku scores!  Its a goal for Grantham!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

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

45' - Justin Bires successfully tackles Luke Lawgoch and takes the ball.  Justin Bires slides the ball to Eric Kirk.  Eric Kirk spots a run from Rob Moloney.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Rob Moloney is caught offside!  

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

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

50' - Joseph Fraser hits the ball from distance towards goal...but Joey McGill stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Eric Kirk gets to the ball first and clears.

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Colin McMahon is going to be taken off.  Oscar Napier joins the game from the bench.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Tom McCloud is going to be taken off.  Dennis Corson is going to be brought on.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like George MacCubbin is going to be taken off.  Davie Riggins joins the game from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Eric Kirk will come off.  Malcolm Merricks joins the game from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Dave Llywelyn is going to be taken off.  George Robin is brought on from the bench.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Dylan Tracey is going to be taken off.  Ian Molloy is brought on from the bench.  

55' - Michael Aitken dispossesses Justin Bires and the ball goes loose.  Ian Molloy passes a long ball to Justin Bires.  Justin Bires passes the ball to George Robin.  George Robin crosses the ball, but the ball misses everyone.  

57' - Dennis Corson dispossesses Chris Kendrick and takes the ball.  Dennis Corson finds Paul Cavanagh with a long pass.  Paul Cavanagh curls in a cross, but James Onyilo gets there first and clears the ball.  

59' - Dennis Corson sees Joseph Fraser making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Joseph Fraser has strayed offside!  

62' - Michael Aitken curls in a cross, and manages to find Luke Lawgoch.  Luke Lawgoch is impeded by Rob Moloney...and the referee immediately points to the spot!  Joseph Fraser stands over the ball, preparing to take the penalty.  He attempts  to place the ball into the bottom corner...but the shot goes wide!

67' - Chris Kendrick whips in a cross, finding James Onyilo.  James Onyilo gets above the defence and directs a header towards the top corner...but its over!

69' - Ben Auchter chips a long ball to Oscar Napier.  Oscar Napier finds Joseph Fraser with a short pass.  Joseph Fraser curls in a cross and finds Dennis Corson.  Dennis Corson flicks a header attempting to beat the keeper...and Dennis Corson scores!  Its a goal for Stafford!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

70' - Grantham kick the ball off for the restart.  

74' - George Robin slides the ball to Malcolm Merricks.  Malcolm Merricks slides the ball to Sam Burke.  Mark Swapp tackles Sam Burke and takes the ball.  Stafford launch a counter attack.  George Robin dispossesses Mark Swapp and the ball goes loose.  Justin Bires finds James Onyilo with a long ball.  James Onyilo plays the ball to Malcolm Merricks.  John McCloud dispossesses Malcolm Merricks and gains possession for his team.  Malcolm Merricks dispossesses John McCloud and the ball goes loose.  Grantham try to launch a quick counter attack.  James Onyilo finds Stuart Nku with a short pass.  Stuart Nku hits a shot from long range, aiming for the corner of the net...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  That will be a corner for  Grantham.  Chris Kendrick gets ready to take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, but the ball goes over everyone.  

74' - James Onyilo sees Blake Bourland making a run.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

75' - Rob Moloney attempts to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...and Rob Moloney scores!  That's an excellent goal from the Grantham player!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

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

81' - Joseph Fraser sees a run from Mark Swapp.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Mark Swapp  is unable to take the ball down!  



The match has ended Grantham Town 4 - 4 Stafford Rangers.