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22/02/2026, Marston Road, Stafford, England
Premier Division, Northern Premier League

Stafford Vs Stalybridge

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) , T Batie (ST) , L Lawgoch (ST) And the subs are: O Napier (CB) , D Riggins (CB) , D Reece (CM) , D Corson (CM) , M Cullom (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) , L McNichols (ST) And the subs are: B Malloch (CB) , A McAffee (CB) , M Ruane (CM) , S Osvaldo (CM) , I Payne (ST)

Welcome to Marston Road in Stafford, England where Stafford Rangers will face Stalybridge Celtic.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Premier Division, Northern Premier League.  The attendance is 1282.

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

7' - Colin McMahon tackles Oliver Moncur and takes the ball.  Colin McMahon plays a long ball to Paul Cavanagh.  Paul Cavanagh spots a run from Theo Batie.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Theo Batie runs on to the ball.  Theo Batie attempts to hit the ball past the keeper...but Daniel Corson performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

9' - Stafford attempt a quick counter attack.  Mark Swapp plays a long ball to Tom McCloud.  Tom McCloud attempts to beat Sam Mattick using his skills, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

10' - Tom McCloud sees Luke Lawgoch making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

13' - Tom McCloud plays the ball to Killian MacNeil.  Killian MacNeil spots a run from Theo Batie.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

16' - Killian MacNeil crosses the ball, and manages to find Mark Swapp.  Mark Swapp gets his head to the ball towards goal...and Mark Swapp scores!  Its a goal for Stafford!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

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

18' - Bob Brand passes to Sam Mattick.  Sam Mattick plays a short pass to Terry Burton.  Terry Burton sees a run from Bryn Floyd.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Bryn Floyd has strayed offside!  

19' - Theo Batie tries to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

29' - Colin McMahon slides the ball to George MacCubbin.  George MacCubbin chips a long ball to Michael Aitken.  Michael Aitken plays the ball to Tom McCloud.  Tom McCloud plays the ball to Mark Swapp.  Mark Swapp slides the ball to Tom McCloud.  Tom McCloud tries to beat Bryn Floyd using his ball skills and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

29' - Tom McCloud sees a run from Killian MacNeil.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Killian MacNeil is able to take the ball.  Killian MacNeil tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but Daniel Corson performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

33' - Daniel Corson finds Sam Mattick with a short pass.  Colin McMahon tackles Sam Mattick and takes the ball.  Colin McMahon plays a short pass to John McCloud.  John McCloud finds Tom McCloud with a long pass.  Tom McCloud plays a short pass to Luke Lawgoch.  Luke Lawgoch tries to unleash a long range shot...but the shot is offtarget!

37' - Mark Swapp passes the ball to Paul Cavanagh.  Paul Cavanagh finds George MacCubbin with a long pass.  George MacCubbin plays the ball to Tom McCloud.  Tom McCloud passes to Luke Lawgoch.  Luke Lawgoch runs with the ball, beating Sam Mattick.  

38' - Luke Lawgoch crosses the ball into the box, and manages to find Tom McCloud.  Tom McCloud gets above the defence and directs a header hoping to beat Daniel Corson...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Tom McCloud is first to the ball...Tom McCloud tries to hit the ball past the keeper...and Tom McCloud scores!  That's a fine goal from the Stafford player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

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

40' - With a turn of pace, Leeroy McNichols beats Tom McCloud.  

41' - Leeroy McNichols spots a run from Bryn Rice.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Bryn Rice is able to take the ball.  Bryn Rice hits a shot towards goal...but its wide!

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

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

47' - Sam Mattick plays the ball to Terry Burton.  Terry Burton finds Billy McCracken with a short pass.  Billy McCracken passes to Terry Burton.  Terry Burton speeds past Colin McMahon.  

48' - Terry Burton attempts a shot from long range...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

51' - 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.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Bryn Floyd is going to be taken off.  Max Ruane is brought on from the bench.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Theo Batie will come off.  Michael Cullom is brought on from the bench.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Bryn Rice will come off.  Ian Payne joins the game from the bench.  

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

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Charlie Akonobi is going to be taken off.  Arnie McAffee joins the game from the bench.  

54' - David Reece hits the ball long to John McCloud.  John McCloud attempts to speed past Bob Brand, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Stafford.  

58' - Sam Mattick sees Terry Burton making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Terry Burton is able to take the ball.  Terry Burton strikes the ball...but its wide!

62' - Ben Auchter spots a run from Luke Lawgoch.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Luke Lawgoch takes the ball.  Luke Lawgoch attempts the cutback, but the ball does not reach its target and goes loose! Max Ruane passes to Daniel Corson.  Daniel Corson sees Sam Mattick making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

69' - Arnie McAffee passes to Bob Brand.  Michael Cullom dispossesses Bob Brand and takes the ball.  With a turn of pace, Michael Cullom beats Billy McCracken, but is then fouled.    The referee shows Billy McCracken the yellow card! That will be a freekick for Stafford.  

70' - Tom McCloud places the ball to take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box, but Terry Burton gets to the ball and makes a clearance.  

71' - Luke Lawgoch tries to beat Billy McCracken using his ball skills.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

81' - Terry Burton shoots from distance...and its in! Its a goal for Stalybridge!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

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

84' - John McCloud slides the ball to Oscar Napier.  Oscar Napier plays a short pass to Paul Cavanagh.  Paul Cavanagh plays a long ball to John McCloud.  John McCloud sees a run from David Reece.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

87' - Tom McCloud sees a run from Luke Lawgoch.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

89' - With a turn of pace, Arnie McAffee beats Michael Cullom.  

90' - Arnie McAffee sees a run from Terry Burton.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Terry Burton is able to take the ball.  Terry Burton attempts to place the ball past the keeper...but its wide!



The match has ended Stafford Rangers 2 - 1 Stalybridge Celtic.