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15/08/2026, Crabble Stadium, Dover, England, Live on National TV
FA Cup, Round Q1

Dover Vs Stalybridge

Dover play in a 4-2-2-2 formation, and line up with: H Mundell (GK) , D Philip (CB) , C Mackintosh (CB) , J Amoruso (RB) , M Reece (LB) , M Taitt (CDM) , N McGrath (CDM) , R Ryan (CAM) , D Hughes (CAM) , A Bourne (ST) , C Stevenson (ST) And the subs are: D Connolly (GK) , S Nicholson (CB) , V McCamey (CM) , B Lynch (CM) , J Torrance (ST)

Stalybridge play in a 4-3-3 Att formation, and line up with: D Corson (GK) , B Brand (CB) , B McCracken (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) , A Carew (CM) , P Sullivan (CM) , J McCallion (ST)

Welcome to Crabble Stadium in Dover, England where Dover will face Stalybridge Celtic.  This is round Q1 of the FA Cup.  The attendance is 3534.

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

4' - Michael Taitt passes to Dai Hughes.  Dai Hughes passes to Michael Taitt.  Michael Taitt plays the ball to Rhys Ryan.  Rhys Ryan attempts to unleash a long range shot...and Rhys Ryan scores!  That's a good goal from the Dover player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

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

12' - Charles Mackintosh plays a long ball to Rhys Ryan.  Rhys Ryan sees a run from Dai Hughes.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Dai Hughes runs on to the ball.  Dai Hughes looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a good goal from Dai Hughes for Dover!  The ball went in off the upright!

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

21' - Bob Brand dispossesses Nathan McGrath and gains possession for his team.  Dai Hughes dispossesses Bob Brand and gains possession for his team.  Dai Hughes looks to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but its wide!

37' - Rhys Ryan plays a long ball to Dai Philip.  Dai Philip passes to Rhys Ryan.  Rhys Ryan spots a run from Angus Bourne.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Angus Bourne is able to control the ball.  Angus Bourne attempts a shot...but the ball flies wide of the post!

43' - Sam Scully uses his pace to beat Michael Taitt.  

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

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

49' - Angus Bourne attempts to use his skills to beat Bob Brand, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Dover.  

50' - Nathan McGrath places the ball to take the freekick.  He lifts the ball into the box, finding Dai Hughes.  Dai Hughes is brought down by Daniel Corson.  The referee blows his whistle and points to the spot!  James Amoruso will take the penalty.  He tries  to strike the ball into the top corner...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

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

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

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Charles Mackintosh is going to be taken off.  Sam Nicholson is going to be brought on.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Billy McCracken is going to be taken off.  Bradley Malloch is brought on from the bench.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Angus Bourne is going to be taken off.  John Torrance is going to be brought on.  

57' - Arnie McAffee dispossesses Rhys Ryan and takes possession.  Stalybridge launch a counter attack.  Arnie McAffee speeds past Sam Nicholson.  

61' - Dover launch a counter attack.  Michael Taitt speeds past Ian Payne.  

64' - Michael Taitt passes the ball to Sam Nicholson.  Sam Nicholson plays a long pass to Martyn Reece.  Martyn Reece takes the ball past Bradley Malloch with a turn of pace.  

80' - Martyn Reece plays a long pass to Dai Hughes.  Dai Hughes runs with the ball, beating Arnie McAffee.  

82' - Dai Hughes spots a run from Chris Stevenson.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Chris Stevenson runs on to the ball.  Chris Stevenson strikes the ball...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Rhys Ryan is first to the ball...Rhys Ryan attempts a shot...but the shot goes wide!

83' - Daniel Corson sees Hugh Yeaman making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Hugh Yeaman is unable to control the ball!  

85' - John Torrance whips in a cross, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

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



The match has ended Dover 2 - 0 Stalybridge Celtic.