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12/08/2026, Chester-le-Street Stadium, Chester-le-Street, England
FA Trophy, Round 1
Chester-le-Street Vs Matlock

Chester-le-Street play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: C Cody (GK) , N Cummins (CB) , C Healy (CB) , J Masson (RB) , J Carey (LB) , G Mitchell (CDM) , N Keane (CAM) , N Russell (RM) , J Winstone (LM) , E Ajudua (ST) , C Dunkerson (ST) And the subs are: M Gada (GK) , S McNeil (CB) , T Yeoman (CM) , C McCoubrey (CM) , D Koski (ST)

Matlock play in a 4-1-2-1-2 formation, and line up with: A Grillo (GK) , S McVey (CB) , H Doyle (CB) , W Bell (RB) , C McCleary (LB) , P Agnes (CM) , N Brannon (CM) , O Halbert (CDM) , L Leishman (CAM) , A McCarter (ST) , W McGrath (ST) And the subs are: L Ahearne (CDM) , D Murphy (CDM) , B Mears (LW) , R Kitson (ST) , R Orman (ST)
Welcome to Chester-le-Street Stadium in Chester-le-Street, England where Chester-le-Street will face Matlock Town.  This is round 1 of the FA Trophy.  The attendance is 808.

1' - Chester-le-Street kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

2' - Justin Masson passes to Nathan Cummins.  Nathan Cummins finds Jack Carey with a short pass.  With a turn of pace, Jack Carey beats William McGrath.  

4' - Neil Brannon crosses the ball and finds Alex McCarter.  Alex McCarter gets above the defence and heads the ball hoping to beat Carl Cody...but the shot sails over the bar!

9' - Nathan Cummins finds Gregor Mitchell with a long pass.  Gregor Mitchell passes the ball to Justin Masson.  Justin Masson passes to Neil Keane.  Neil Keane passes to Charles Dunkerson.  Charles Dunkerson sees a run from Nathan Russell.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Nathan Russell is able to take the ball.  Nathan Russell looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

12' - Aaron Grillo passes to Ollie Halbert.  Ollie Halbert plays a long pass to Paul Agnes.  Paul Agnes spots a run from William McGrath.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but William McGrath can't get to the ball!  

13' - Neil Keane chips a long ball to Charles Healy.  Charles Healy passes the ball to Nathan Russell.  Alex McCarter tackles Nathan Russell and takes possession.  Matlock launch a counter attack.  Alex McCarter uses his pace to beat Jack Carey, but is illegally impeded.    The referee pulls out the yellow card to book Jack Carey.  That will be a freekick for Matlock.  

14' - Alex McCarter stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He curves the ball into the box, but Justin Masson intercepts the ball.  

21' - Neil Keane plays a short pass to Joe Winstone.  Joe Winstone speeds past Cole McCleary.  

22' - Will Bell passes a long ball to Hugh Doyle.  Hugh Doyle crosses the ball into the box, but Charles Healy intercepts and clears the ball.  

26' - Ollie Halbert crosses the ball into the box, but Neil Keane gets to the ball and makes a clearance.  

27' - Nathan Russell plays a long ball to Charles Healy.  Charles Healy sees Ewan Ajudua making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Ewan Ajudua takes the ball.  Ewan Ajudua reaches the byline and attempts a cutback, but Sam McVey manages to get to the ball first!  

34' - Neil Keane tackles Ollie Halbert and the ball goes loose.  Charles Dunkerson uses his pace to beat Neil Brannon.  

35' - Cole McCleary speeds past Neil Keane.  

37' - Neil Keane dispossesses Cole McCleary and takes possession.  Chester-le-Street attempt to counter.  Lloyd Leishman successfully tackles Neil Keane and the ball goes loose.  Gregor Mitchell plays a short pass to Ewan Ajudua.  Ollie Halbert tackles Ewan Ajudua and the ball goes loose.  Charles Dunkerson attempts to beat Paul Agnes using his skills, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

38' - Charles Dunkerson attempts to slide the ball past the keeper...and Charles Dunkerson scores!  That's a magnificent goal from the Chester-le-Street player!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

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

39' - Hugh Doyle plays the ball to Cole McCleary.  Cole McCleary passes to Lloyd Leishman.  Lloyd Leishman sees Neil Brannon making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

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

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

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Jack Carey is going to be taken off.  Colin McCoubrey joins the game from the bench.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Lloyd Leishman will come off.  Brian Mears is brought on from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Sam McVey is going to be taken off.  Leighton Ahearne is going to be brought on.  

54' - Joe Winstone tries to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the shot is saved by Aaron Grillo!  

56' - Aaron Grillo spots a run from Alex McCarter.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Alex McCarter is able to control the ball.  Alex McCarter tries to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman signals its a corner for Matlock.  Brian Mears places the ball to take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box, finding Ollie Halbert.  Ollie Halbert jumps up and gets his head to the ball hoping to beat the keeper...but its over!

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Nathan Russell is going to be taken off.  Tim Yeoman is brought on from the bench.  

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Nathan Cummins is going to be taken off.  Shane McNeil is brought on from the bench.  

59' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Hugh Doyle is going to be taken off.  Dave Murphy is going to be brought on.  

60' - Will Bell successfully tackles Justin Masson and the ball goes loose.  Shane McNeil chips a long ball to Justin Masson.  With a turn of pace, Justin Masson beats Dave Murphy.  

61' - Justin Masson sees Charles Dunkerson making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Charles Dunkerson is caught offside!  

64' - Brian Mears brings the ball forward, outpacing Charles Healy.  

65' - Brian Mears spots a run from Neil Brannon.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Neil Brannon can't get to the ball!  

66' - Shane McNeil plays the ball to Neil Keane.  Neil Keane finds Justin Masson with a long ball.  Justin Masson crosses the ball, but opposing player Leighton Ahearne takes possession.  

69' - Justin Masson speeds past Leighton Ahearne.  

70' - Justin Masson sees Ewan Ajudua making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Ewan Ajudua is able to take the ball.  Ewan Ajudua looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Ewan Ajudua for Chester-le-Street!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

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

73' - Charles Healy chips a long ball to Shane McNeil.  Shane McNeil slides the ball to Tim Yeoman.  Tim Yeoman crosses the ball, but Dave Murphy intercepts and makes a clearance.  

74' - Tim Yeoman speeds past Leighton Ahearne.  

77' - Tim Yeoman finds Joe Winstone with a short pass.  Leighton Ahearne dispossesses Joe Winstone and gains possession for his team.  Leighton Ahearne passes to Neil Brannon.  Neil Brannon spots a run from William McGrath.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but William McGrath  is unable to take the ball down!  

81' - Neil Brannon plays a short pass to Alex McCarter.  Alex McCarter shoots from distance towards goal...and its in! It's a wonderful goal from Alex McCarter for Matlock!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

81' - Chester-le-Street kick the ball off for the restart.  

84' - Charles Healy slides the ball to Gregor Mitchell.  Gregor Mitchell passes the ball to Joe Winstone.  Joe Winstone finds Gregor Mitchell with a long pass.  Gregor Mitchell plays a short pass to Charles Dunkerson.  Charles Dunkerson curls in a cross, and manages to find Tim Yeoman.  Paul Agnes fouls Tim Yeoman...and the referee immediately points to the spot!  Charles Dunkerson will take the penalty.  He attempts  to power the ball into the top corner...and Charles Dunkerson scores!  That's a fine goal from the Chester-le-Street player!  The keeper guessed the wrong way!

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

87' - Alex McCarter attempts to outskill Shane McNeil, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

89' - Brian Mears sees Paul Agnes making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Paul Agnes is caught offside!  

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



The match has ended Chester-le-Street 3 - 1 Matlock Town.