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24/01/2026, Wincham Stadium, Northwich, England
Premier Division, Northern Premier League

Witton Vs Stalybridge

Witton play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: M McCracken (GK) , D Richards (CB) , D McCloud (CB) , M Duffy (CB) , S Wayne (RB) , S McQueen (LB) , O Moriarty (CDM) , M Owens (CAM) , T Lloyd (RM) , P Entwistle (LM) , M Kidd (ST) And the subs are: K Argall (CB) , R McClelland (CB) , L Jones (CM) , R Manuel (CM) , D Keefe (ST)

Stalybridge play in a 4-3-3 Att formation, and line up with: D Corson (GK) , B Brand (CB) , B McCracken (CB) , A Leamon (RB) , C Akonobi (LB) , S Mattick (CM) , B Floyd (CM) , T Burton (CAM) , B Rice (RW) , O Moncur (LW) , I Payne (ST) And the subs are: B Malloch (CB) , A McAffee (CB) , M Ruane (CM) , S Osvaldo (CM) , H Yeaman (ST)

Welcome to Wincham Stadium in Northwich, England where Witton Albion FC will face Stalybridge Celtic.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Premier Division, Northern Premier League.  The attendance is 1450.

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

5' - Mick Kidd slides the ball to Shaun McQueen.  Shaun McQueen spots a run from Malcolm Owens.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, but Malcolm Owens  is unable to take the ball down!  

6' - Anthony Leamon finds Bob Brand with a long pass.  Bob Brand finds Bryn Floyd with a short pass.  Bryn Floyd slides the ball to Sam Mattick.  Sam Mattick sees Terry Burton making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Terry Burton is unable to control the ball!  

10' - Timothy Lloyd sees a run from Philip Entwistle.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Philip Entwistle is able to control the ball.  Philip Entwistle shoots towards goal...but the ball flies wide of the post!

13' - Philip Entwistle passes a long ball to Malcolm Owens.  Malcolm Owens slides the ball to Philip Entwistle.  Philip Entwistle whips in a cross, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

20' - Sam Mattick sees Bryn Floyd making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Bryn Floyd runs on to the ball.  Bryn Floyd looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the ball flies over the bar!

26' - Sam Mattick spots a run from Ian Payne.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

28' - Stalybridge attempt a quick counter attack.  Bryn Floyd finds Terry Burton with a long ball.  Terry Burton hits a shot from long range...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Oliver Moriarty gets to the ball first and clears.

33' - Mick Kidd tries to use ball skills to beat Bryn Floyd, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

34' - Mick Kidd attempts to hit a long range shot...but the shot goes wide!

43' - Philip Entwistle sees a run from Malcolm Owens.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Malcolm Owens takes the ball.  Malcolm Owens looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

44' - Daniel Corson passes a long ball to Billy McCracken.  Billy McCracken crosses the ball and finds Terry Burton.  Terry Burton is impeded by Malcolm Owens...and the referee immediately blows his whistle - its a penalty!  Bryn Rice steps up to take the penalty.  He attempts  to hit the ball into the bottom corner...but the shot is saved by Mel McCracken!  

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

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

48' - Charlie Akonobi runs with the ball, but is brought down illegally by Mark Duffy.    The referee pulls out a card...it's yellow.  He books Mark Duffy.  That will be a freekick for Stalybridge.  

50' - Declan Richards plays a long ball to Steve Wayne.  Steve Wayne sees a run from Malcolm Owens.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Malcolm Owens has strayed offside!  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Charlie Akonobi is going to be taken off.  Arnie McAffee is going to be brought on.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Declan Richards will come off.  Keith Argall joins the game from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Oliver Moriarty will come off.  Lee Jones is going to be brought on.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Bryn Floyd is going to be taken off.  Max Ruane joins the game from the bench.  

53' - Timothy Lloyd sees a run from Mick Kidd.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Mick Kidd takes the ball.  Mick Kidd attempts a shot...and Mick Kidd scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Witton player!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

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

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Mark Duffy is going to be taken off.  Rob McClelland is brought on from the bench.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Bryn Rice is going to be taken off.  Hugh Yeaman is brought on from the bench.  

55' - Billy McCracken plays a short pass to Terry Burton.  Terry Burton sees a run from Sam Mattick.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Sam Mattick is unable to control the ball!  

56' - Shaun McQueen hits the ball long to Malcolm Owens.  Malcolm Owens whips in a cross, but Sam Mattick intercepts the ball.  

58' - Sam Mattick sees a run from Terry Burton.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Terry Burton runs on to the ball.  Terry Burton attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but Mel McCracken manages to stop the shot!  

60' - Mel McCracken finds Lee Jones with a long ball.  Arnie McAffee tackles Lee Jones and the ball goes loose.  Lee Jones tackles Bob Brand and gains possession for his team.  Lee Jones sees a run from Philip Entwistle.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Philip Entwistle takes the ball.  Philip Entwistle fires a shot...and its in! Its a goal for Witton!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

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

65' - Malcolm Owens dispossesses Anthony Leamon and the ball goes loose.  Lee Jones dispossesses Sam Mattick and the ball goes loose.  Shaun McQueen plays a short pass to Steve Wayne.  Steve Wayne hits the ball long to Rob McClelland.  Rob McClelland sees Mick Kidd making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

67' - With a turn of pace, Terry Burton beats Philip Entwistle, but is then fouled.  That will be a freekick for Stalybridge.  

68' - Max Ruane plays the ball to Sam Mattick.  Sam Mattick sees Terry Burton making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

73' - Max Ruane successfully tackles Philip Entwistle and the ball goes loose.  Sam Mattick tackles Lee Jones and the ball goes loose.  Billy McCracken dispossesses Lee Jones and the ball goes loose.  Malcolm Owens slides the ball to Mick Kidd.  Mick Kidd tries to use ball skills to beat Billy McCracken and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

80' - Arnie McAffee slides the ball to Billy McCracken.  Billy McCracken finds Max Ruane with a short pass.  Rob McClelland dispossesses Max Ruane and takes possession.  Rob McClelland passes to Lee Jones.  Lee Jones sees a run from Timothy Lloyd.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Timothy Lloyd takes the ball.  Timothy Lloyd hits a shot towards goal...but the ball flies wide of the post!

83' - Douglas McCloud finds Timothy Lloyd with a short pass.  Timothy Lloyd passes the ball to Philip Entwistle.  Philip Entwistle curves the ball into the box, but the ball misses everyone.  



The match has ended Witton Albion FC 2 - 0 Stalybridge Celtic.