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26/12/2025, Woodside Park, Bishop's Stortford, England
Central Division, Southern League
Bishop's Stortford Vs Finchley

Bishop's Stortford play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: J Fallis (GK) , P Bliven (CB) , E Evans (CB) , O Yates (CB) , J Pierce (RB) , M Keane (LB) , R Black (CDM) , D Hason (CAM) , P Gruffudd (RM) , A Clogston (LM) , G McPherson (ST) And the subs are: C Madoc (CB) , C Thomson (CB) , G Mulryan (CM) , A Evans (CM) , R Lynch (ST)

Finchley play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: A McAndrews (GK) , K Cassidy (CB) , S Lovitt (CB) , L Cormican (CB) , A Priddy (RB) , B McZeal (LB) , D Durodola (CDM) , K Prichard (CAM) , E Hyland (RM) , R Meo (LM) , M Lawgoch (ST) And the subs are: D McSherry (CB) , R Newell (CB) , C Rolland (CM) , B Brattain (CM) , D McCort (ST)
Welcome to Woodside Park in Bishop's Stortford, England where Bishop's Stortford will face Wingate & Finchley FC.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Central Division, Southern League.  The attendance is 2072.

1' - Bishop's Stortford kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

3' - Paul Gruffudd passes to Arran Clogston.  Arran Clogston plays the ball to Rob Black.  Rob Black sees a run from Gavin McPherson.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Gavin McPherson takes the ball.  Gavin McPherson strikes the ball...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Lucas Cormican is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

4' - Dan Durodola successfully tackles Paul Gruffudd and gains possession for his team.  Dan Durodola sees a run from Rhod Meo.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

9' - Kieran Cassidy slides the ball to Dan Durodola.  Edmund Evans successfully tackles Dan Durodola and takes possession.  Edmund Evans finds Oscar Yates with a long pass.  Oscar Yates crosses the ball into the box, finding Gavin McPherson.  Gavin McPherson attempts to slide the ball past the keeper...but Alex McAndrews stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Gavin McPherson is first to the ball...Gavin McPherson tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and Gavin McPherson scores!  That's an excellent goal from the Bishop's Stortford player!  The ball went in off the upright!

9' - Finchley kick the ball off for the restart.  

14' - Rob Black sees a run from Gavin McPherson.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Gavin McPherson runs on to the ball.  Gavin McPherson attempts to dink the ball over the advancing Alex McAndrews...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman signals its a corner for Bishop's Stortford.  Dave Hason will take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, but the ball misses everyone.  

17' - Dave Hason tries to use ball skills to beat Lucas Cormican and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

18' - Gavin McPherson looks to unleash a long range shot...and its in! It's an exquisite goal from Gavin McPherson for Bishop's Stortford!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

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

21' - Aron Priddy finds Rhod Meo with a short pass.  With a turn of pace, Rhod Meo beats Michael Keane.  

23' - Rhod Meo passes the ball to Edward Hyland.  Rob Black successfully tackles Edward Hyland and the ball goes loose.  Michael Lawgoch crosses the ball into the box, but Rob Black intercepts the ball.  

27' - Sam Lovitt plays a long pass to Kieran Cassidy.  Kieran Cassidy passes the ball to Edward Hyland.  Edward Hyland passes the ball to Michael Lawgoch.  Michael Lawgoch curves the ball into the box, but the ball goes over everyone.  

28' - Oscar Yates dispossesses Ken Prichard and takes possession.  Rhod Meo dispossesses Oscar Yates and takes the ball.  Rhod Meo sees a run from Michael Lawgoch.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Michael Lawgoch is caught offside!  

35' - Kieran Cassidy finds Dan Durodola with a short pass.  Dave Hason tackles Dan Durodola and the ball goes loose.  Bishop's Stortford try to launch a quick counter attack.  Rob Black sees a run from Gavin McPherson.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Gavin McPherson is able to control the ball.  Gavin McPherson attempts to place the ball past the keeper...and Gavin McPherson scores!  That's a good goal from the Bishop's Stortford player!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

35' - Finchley kick the ball off for the restart.  

39' - Jake Pierce finds Rob Black with a long pass.  Rob Black sees Dave Hason making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Dave Hason takes the ball.  Dave Hason attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but Alex McAndrews deflects the shot out of play.  The linesman flags for a corner for  Bishop's Stortford.  Dave Hason will take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box and finds Rob Black.  Rob Black flicks a header towards goal...but its over!

43' - Dave Hason spots a run from Paul Gruffudd.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Paul Gruffudd takes the ball.  Paul Gruffudd looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

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

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

47' - Lucas Cormican passes to Kieran Cassidy.  Kieran Cassidy slides the ball to Lucas Cormican.  Lucas Cormican plays a long pass to Brian McZeal.  Brian McZeal curls in a cross, but opposing player Michael Keane takes possession.  

48' - Michael Keane takes the ball past Ken Prichard with a turn of pace.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Paul Bliven is going to be taken off.  Charles Thomson is brought on from the bench.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Michael Lawgoch is going to be taken off.  Dale McCort is going to be brought on.  

51' - Ken Prichard spots a run from Dale McCort.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Dale McCort is caught offside!  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Edmund Evans is going to be taken off.  Colin Madoc is going to be brought on.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Sam Lovitt is going to be taken off.  Rob Newell is going to be brought on.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Lucas Cormican is going to be taken off.  Dennis McSherry is brought on from the bench.  

53' - Gavin McPherson uses his pace to beat Rob Newell, but is illegally impeded.  That will be a freekick for Bishop's Stortford.  

54' - Rob Black steps up to take the freekick.  He sends the ball into the box, and manages to find Paul Gruffudd.  Alex McAndrews brings down Paul Gruffudd...and the referee immediately blows his whistle - its a penalty!  Dave Hason places the ball to take the penalty.  He tries  to power the ball into the top corner...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Dave Hason for Bishop's Stortford!  The keeper could not get to the ball!

54' - Finchley kick the ball off for the restart.  

56' - Rhod Meo finds Dan Durodola with a short pass.  Dan Durodola passes to Rob Newell.  Rob Newell plays a long ball to Kieran Cassidy.  Kieran Cassidy sees Dale McCort making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Dale McCort has strayed offside!  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Paul Gruffudd will come off.  Alec Evans joins the game from the bench.  

57' - Edward Hyland crosses the ball, but Jake Pierce intercepts the ball.  

64' - Kieran Cassidy passes a long ball to Rob Newell.  Rob Newell passes the ball to Ken Prichard.  Ken Prichard attempts a shot from long range, aiming for the top of the net...and Ken Prichard scores!  That's a fine goal from the Finchley player!  The ball flew past the keepers hand!

64' - Bishop's Stortford kick the ball off for the restart.  

68' - Jake Pierce dispossesses Rob Newell and the ball goes loose.  Dennis McSherry passes to Ken Prichard.  Ken Prichard speeds past Dave Hason.  

71' - Ken Prichard passes to Edward Hyland.  Charles Thomson dispossesses Edward Hyland and the ball goes loose.  Dan Durodola passes to Ken Prichard.  Ken Prichard tries to hit a long range shot...but its wide!

72' - Joel Fallis sees Gavin McPherson making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

73' - Ken Prichard finds Aron Priddy with a long ball.  Aron Priddy looks to hit a long range shot...but its wide!

75' - Joel Fallis hits the ball long to Rob Black.  Rob Black sees Dave Hason making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Dave Hason takes the ball.  Dave Hason looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is tipped around the post by Alex McAndrews!  That will be a corner for  Bishop's Stortford.  Dave Hason will take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, and manages to find Gavin McPherson.  Gavin McPherson flicks a header down towards the bottom corner...but Alex McAndrews performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

76' - Gavin McPherson spots a run from Arran Clogston.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

79' - Ken Prichard hits the ball long to Aron Priddy.  Aron Priddy plays a short pass to Dale McCort.  Dale McCort speeds past Rob Black.  

80' - Dale McCort curls in a cross, but Rob Black gets there first and clears the ball.  

81' - Dave Hason looks to hit a long range shot...but the shot goes wide!

87' - Dave Hason passes the ball to Colin Madoc.  Colin Madoc finds Rob Black with a short pass.  Rob Black sees a run from Gavin McPherson.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Gavin McPherson is able to take the ball.  Gavin McPherson strikes the ball...but the shot is saved by Alex McAndrews!  

89' - Dave Hason attempts to outskill Kieran Cassidy and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  



The match has ended Bishop's Stortford 4 - 1 Wingate & Finchley FC.