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11/08/2026, Bower Fold, Stalybridge, England
FA Trophy, Round 1

Stalybridge Vs Frome Town

Stalybridge play in a 4-3-3 Att formation, and line up with: D Corson (GK) , B McCracken (CB) , B Brand (CB) , S Scully (RB) , A McAffee (LB) , M Ruane (CM) , H Yeaman (CM) , J McCargo (CAM) , I Payne (RW) , J McComb (LW) , A Taggart (ST) And the subs are: B Malloch (CB) , W Meikle (CB) , P Sullivan (CM) , A Carew (CM) , J McCallion (ST)

Frome Town play in a 3-5-2 Def formation, and line up with: J Paradise (GK) , A Akin (CB) , E Murphy (CB) , M McGuire (CB) , A Adee (CM) , C Buik (CM) , T Selkirk (CDM) , C Hasson (RM) , J MacCracken (LM) , P Much (ST) , N McLoughlin (ST) And the subs are: M Allen (CB) , M Davies (CB) , A Caulder (CM) , R Meaney (CM) , D McBurnett (ST)

Welcome to Bower Fold in Stalybridge, England where Stalybridge Celtic will face Rainygrey Frome Town F.C..  This is round 1 of the FA Trophy.  The attendance is 802.

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

3' - Arnie McAffee passes to Bob Brand.  Bob Brand passes the ball to Hugh Yeaman.  Hugh Yeaman uses his pace to beat Connor Buik.  

3' - Hugh Yeaman sees a run from Max Ruane.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

7' - With a turn of pace, Antwan Adee beats Billy McCracken, but is then fouled.    The referee pulls out a card...it's yellow.  He books Billy McCracken.  That will be a freekick for Frome Town.  

8' - James MacCracken steps up to take the freekick.  He sends the ball into the box, but Billy McCracken gets there first and clears the ball.  

15' - James MacCracken runs with the ball, beating Arnie McAffee.  

16' - James MacCracken spots a run from Nicholas McLoughlin.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Nicholas McLoughlin is able to take the ball.  Nicholas McLoughlin hits the ball...but its wide!

29' - Max Ruane curls in a cross, but Aaron Akin intercepts and takes possession.  

31' - John McComb curves the ball into the box, but Connor Buik gets to the ball and makes a clearance.  

37' - Paul Much sees Chris Hasson making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Chris Hasson can't get to the ball!  

39' - John McCargo sees a run from Max Ruane.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Max Ruane can't get to the ball!  

42' - Eoghan Murphy finds Morgan McGuire with a long ball.  Morgan McGuire sees Nicholas McLoughlin making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

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

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

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Billy McCracken is going to be taken off.  Bradley Malloch joins the game from the bench.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Sam Scully is going to be taken off.  Arran Carew is brought on from the bench.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Alastair Taggart is going to be taken off.  John McCallion is going to be brought on.  

61' - Ian Payne tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but James Paradise performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

62' - James Paradise hits the ball long to Connor Buik.  Connor Buik crosses the ball, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

63' - Paul Much crosses the ball, but opposing player Bob Brand takes possession.  

66' - Tommy Selkirk tackles Bob Brand and takes the ball.  Frome Town attempt a quick counter attack.  Arnie McAffee successfully tackles Tommy Selkirk and takes the ball.  Chris Hasson successfully tackles Arnie McAffee and the ball goes loose.  Frome Town try to launch a quick counter attack.  Nicholas McLoughlin attempts to hit a long range shot...and Nicholas McLoughlin scores!  That's a nice goal from the Frome Town player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

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

69' - Arnie McAffee passes the ball to Max Ruane.  Max Ruane passes to John McCargo.  John McCargo sees a run from Ian Payne.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Ian Payne is unable to control the ball!  

70' - Antwan Adee speeds past John McCallion.  

79' - Bob Brand passes a long ball to Bradley Malloch.  Bradley Malloch plays the ball to Ian Payne.  Ian Payne whips in a cross, finding John McCallion.  John McCallion gets above the defence and directs a header towards the top corner...but its over!

82' - Nicholas McLoughlin attempts to unleash a long range shot...but Daniel Corson stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Arran Carew is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

88' - Paul Much dispossesses Arran Carew and gains possession for his team.  Frome Town launch a counter attack.  Paul Much runs with the ball, beating Bob Brand.  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Stalybridge Celtic 0 - 1 Rainygrey Frome Town F.C..