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14/03/2026, South Kesteven Sports Stadium, Grantham, England
Premier Division, Northern Premier League
Grantham Vs Matlock

Grantham play in a 3-1-4-1-1 formation, and line up with: J McGill (GK) , J Bires (CB) , S Burke (CB) , D Tracey (CB) , D Llywelyn (CM) , R Moloney (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) , S Mudie (CM) , G Robin (CM) , S Monaghan (ST)

Matlock play in a 4-1-2-1-2 formation, and line up with: A Grillo (GK) , S McVey (CB) , H Doyle (CB) , M Johnston (RB) , C McCleary (LB) , P Agnes (CM) , N Brannon (CM) , D Murphy (CDM) , L Leishman (CAM) , R Kitson (ST) , R Orman (ST) And the subs are: D Regan (LB) , K Hewitt (CDM) , B McTavish (RM) , W McGrath (ST) , M Kennedy (ST)
Welcome to South Kesteven Sports Stadium in Grantham, England where Grantham Town will face Matlock Town.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Premier Division, Northern Premier League.  The attendance is 3892.

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

4' - James Onyilo plays the ball to Eric Kirk.  Eric Kirk plays the ball to Dave Llywelyn.  Dave Llywelyn sees a run from Rob Moloney.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Rob Moloney takes the ball.  Rob Moloney attempts a shot towards goal...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

6' - Grantham launch a counter attack.  James Onyilo plays a long pass to Sam Burke.  Neil Brannon successfully tackles Sam Burke and takes the ball.  Neil Brannon sees a run from Ricky Orman.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

8' - Rob Moloney plays the ball to James Onyilo.  Lloyd Leishman tackles James Onyilo and gains possession for his team.  Lloyd Leishman sees a run from Ricky Orman.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

10' - Dave Llywelyn sees Stuart Nku making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Stuart Nku takes the ball.  Stuart Nku attempts a shot towards goal...and its in! It's a nice goal from Stuart Nku for Grantham!  The keeper had no chance!

11' - Matlock kick the ball off for the restart.  

16' - Blake Bourland spots a run from James Onyilo.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and James Onyilo is able to take the ball.  James Onyilo reaches the byline and tries a cutback, but Lloyd Leishman gets back and intercepts the ball!  

16' - Lloyd Leishman speeds past Dave Llywelyn.  

17' - Lloyd Leishman speeds past Chris Kendrick.  

17' - Lloyd Leishman speeds past Stuart Nku.  

18' - Stuart Nku looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...and Stuart Nku scores!  Its a goal for Grantham!  The ball went in off the underside of the crossbar!

18' - Matlock kick the ball off for the restart.  

23' - Sam McVey plays the ball to Dave Murphy.  Dave Murphy plays a short pass to Lloyd Leishman.  Lloyd Leishman chips a long ball to Dave Murphy.  Dave Murphy plays the ball to Robert Kitson.  Robert Kitson sees Neil Brannon making a run.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, but Neil Brannon has strayed offside!  

26' - Rob Moloney passes to James Onyilo.  James Onyilo plays a long ball to Eric Kirk.  Eric Kirk finds James Onyilo with a short pass.  James Onyilo plays the ball to Rob Moloney.  Rob Moloney looks to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but Aaron Grillo stops the shot!  

30' - Matlock attempt to counter.  Sam McVey chips a long ball to Lloyd Leishman.  Lloyd Leishman strikes the ball from distance towards goal...and its in! It's an excellent goal from Lloyd Leishman for Matlock!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

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

32' - Sam Burke finds Dylan Tracey with a short pass.  Dylan Tracey passes to Justin Bires.  Justin Bires plays the ball to Dave Llywelyn.  Dave Llywelyn spots a run from James Onyilo.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but James Onyilo is caught offside!  

37' - Dave Murphy dispossesses Stuart Nku and gains possession for his team.  Matlock try to launch a quick counter attack.  Dave Murphy finds Neil Brannon with a short pass.  Neil Brannon crosses the ball into the box and finds Ricky Orman.  Ricky Orman attempts to place the ball past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

38' - Joey McGill finds James Onyilo with a long pass.  James Onyilo brings the ball forward, outpacing Dave Murphy.  

39' - James Onyilo tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but Aaron Grillo gets down to stop the shot!  

42' - Aaron Grillo finds Dave Murphy with a long ball.  Dylan Tracey successfully tackles Dave Murphy and the ball goes loose.  Dave Llywelyn plays the ball to Eric Kirk.  Eric Kirk finds James Onyilo with a short pass.  With a turn of pace, James Onyilo beats Neil Brannon.  

43' - James Onyilo curls in a cross, finding Blake Bourland.  Blake Bourland is brought down by Sam McVey...and the referee immediately blows his whistle - its a penalty!  James Onyilo places the ball to take the penalty.  He tries  to power the ball into the top corner...but the shot goes over!

44' - Lloyd Leishman attempts to speed past Sam Burke, but is brought down.    The referee pulls out the yellow card to book Sam Burke.  That will be a freekick for Matlock.  

45' - Lloyd Leishman places the ball to take the freekick.  He floats the ball into the box, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

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

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

47' - Robert Kitson sees Paul Agnes making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Paul Agnes  is unable to take the ball down!  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Neil Brannon is going to be taken off.  Bruce McTavish is going to be brought on.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Sam McVey is going to be taken off.  Kris Hewitt is brought on from the bench.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ricky Orman will come off.  Michael Kennedy is going to be brought on.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Justin Bires is going to be taken off.  Ian Molloy is going to be brought on.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Dylan Tracey is going to be taken off.  David Hammel joins the game from the bench.  

56' - Rob Moloney passes a long ball to Ian Molloy.  Ian Molloy slides the ball to Eric Kirk.  Eric Kirk passes to Stuart Nku.  Stuart Nku looks to unleash a long range shot...but the shot is parried by Aaron Grillo!  Dave Murphy gets to the ball first and clears.

58' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Rob Moloney is going to be taken off.  George Robin is brought on from the bench.  

64' - With a turn of pace, Stuart Nku beats Hugh Doyle.  

66' - James Onyilo tries to unleash a long range shot...but the ball flies wide of the post!

70' - Aaron Grillo finds Cole McCleary with a long ball.  Cole McCleary hits a shot from long range towards goal...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Matlock.  Bruce McTavish places the ball to take the corner.  He curls the ball into the box, and manages to find Dave Murphy.  Dave Murphy is brought down by Ian Molloy.  The referee blows his whistle and awards a penalty!  Robert Kitson places the ball to take the penalty.  He tries  to place the ball into the bottom corner...but Joey McGill deflects the shot out of play.  The linesman signals its a corner for Matlock.  Bruce McTavish curls in a cross and finds Dave Murphy.  Dave Murphy powers a header attempting to beat Joey McGill...but the ball flies wide of the post!

74' - Joey McGill passes to Dave Llywelyn.  Dave Llywelyn spots a run from Blake Bourland.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Blake Bourland takes the ball.  Blake Bourland attempts to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and Blake Bourland scores!  That's a fine goal from the Grantham player!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

74' - Matlock kick the ball off for the restart.  

81' - Paul Agnes passes the ball to Lloyd Leishman.  Lloyd Leishman whips in a cross, and manages to find Dave Murphy.  Dave Murphy looks to hit the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a good goal from Dave Murphy for Matlock!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

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

84' - Eric Kirk finds Dave Llywelyn with a short pass.  Dave Llywelyn passes the ball to George Robin.  Cole McCleary dispossesses George Robin and the ball goes loose.  Cole McCleary dispossesses Eric Kirk and the ball goes loose.  Chris Kendrick hits the ball from distance towards goal...and its in! Its a goal for Grantham!  The ball went in off the upright!

84' - Matlock kick the ball off for the restart.  

89' - Sam Burke hits the ball long to David Hammel.  David Hammel passes to James Onyilo.  James Onyilo plays a short pass to George Robin.  George Robin shoots from long range towards goal...but the shot goes wide!



The match has ended Grantham Town 4 - 2 Matlock Town.