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24/08/2030, Darlington Arena, Darlington, England
National League North, English National League

Darlington Vs Stafford

Darlington play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: J Simpson (GK) , A McCotter (CB) , J Carroll (CB) , E Ferrier (CB) , R Page (RB) , M Lewis (LB) , D Evans (CDM) , R McGill (CAM) , S Braddick (RM) , G Banks (LM) , I Parcells (ST) And the subs are: E Rummage (CB) , J Dewar (CB) , R Hutchison (CM) , I Fisichella (CM) , J Coghlan (ST)

Stafford play in a 4-3-3 Def formation, and line up with: R Muirhead (GK) , L Shedden (CB) , W Breckenridge (CB) , F Griffith (RB) , B Afonja (LB) , O Prichard (CM) , D Keane (CDM) , S Flanagan (CDM) , J McCosh (RW) , J Carmicheal (LW) , C Sare (ST) And the subs are: G Traill (CB) , H Kor (CB) , J Sword (CM) , M Wilde (CM) , H Cadigan (ST)

Welcome to Darlington Arena in Darlington, England where Darlington will face Stafford Rangers.  This is a league fixture taking place in the National League North, English National League.  The attendance is 2726.

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

5' - Duncan Evans successfully tackles Bruce Afonja and the ball goes loose.  David Keane successfully tackles Ian Parcells and the ball goes loose.  Will Breckenridge sees a run from Chris Sare.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

9' - Angus McCotter hits the ball long to Gethin Banks.  Gethin Banks attempts to beat David Keane using his skills, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

10' - Gethin Banks attempts to unleash a long range shot...and its in! It's an exquisite goal from Gethin Banks for Darlington!  The ball went in off the upright!

10' - Stafford kick the ball off for the restart.  

12' - Sammy Flanagan finds Owen Prichard with a short pass.  Owen Prichard passes to David Keane.  David Keane sees Chris Sare making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Chris Sare  is unable to take the ball down!  

22' - Duncan Evans runs with the ball, beating John McCosh.  

37' - Duncan Evans plays a short pass to Rob McGill.  Rob McGill passes a long ball to Angus McCotter.  Angus McCotter passes to Rob McGill.  Rob McGill sees Gethin Banks making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

39' - Felix Griffith plays a long ball to Will Breckenridge.  Will Breckenridge plays the ball to John McCosh.  With a turn of pace, John McCosh beats Elliot Ferrier.  

42' - John McCosh whips in a cross, and manages to find Owen Prichard.  Owen Prichard is impeded by Elliot Ferrier...and the referee immediately points to the spot!  Chris Sare will take the penalty.  He tries  to strike the ball into the top corner...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman signals its a corner for Stafford.  Felix Griffith sees a run from Owen Prichard.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Owen Prichard is unable to control the ball!  

44' - Sam Braddick sees Gethin Banks making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

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

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

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Felix Griffith is going to be taken off.  Mal Wilde joins the game from the bench.  

52' - Sam Braddick attempts to outskill Mal Wilde.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

53' - Sam Braddick curls in a cross, and manages to find Rob McGill.  Will Breckenridge impedes Rob McGill...and the referee immediately points to the spot!  Rob McGill places the ball to take the penalty.  He attempts  to place the ball into the bottom corner...and its in! It's a brilliant goal from Rob McGill for Darlington!  The keeper could not get to the ball!

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Chris Sare is going to be taken off.  Harry Cadigan is brought on from the bench.  

53' - Stafford kick the ball off for the restart.  

62' - Darlington launch a counter attack.  Angus McCotter hits the ball long to Rob McGill.  Rob McGill finds Duncan Evans with a short pass.  Lewis Shedden tackles Duncan Evans and takes the ball.  Lewis Shedden plays a long ball to Sammy Flanagan.  Sammy Flanagan tries to use ball skills to beat Rob McGill, but is tripped.  That will be a freekick for Stafford.  

66' - David Keane will take the freekick.  He lifts the ball into the box and finds Sammy Flanagan.  Jonathan Carroll brings down Sammy Flanagan.  The referee blows his whistle and awards a penalty!  Bruce Afonja stands over the ball, preparing to take the penalty.  He attempts  to place the ball into the bottom corner...but James Simpson deflects the shot out of play.  The linesman signals its a corner for Stafford.  David Keane crosses the ball, finding Harry Cadigan.  Harry Cadigan is brought down by Robert Page...and the referee blows his whistle and signals a penalty!  Bruce Afonja prepares to take the penalty.  He tries  to strike the ball into the top corner...but the shot is parried by James Simpson!  Jonathan Carroll manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

67' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Owen Prichard is going to be taken off.  Jasper Sword joins the game from the bench.  

70' - Jasper Sword tackles Jonathan Carroll and gains possession for his team.  Stafford attempt a quick counter attack.  Jasper Sword strikes the ball from distance, aiming for the corner of the net...but James Simpson gets down to stop the shot!  

71' - James Simpson sees a run from Rob McGill.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Rob McGill is caught offside!  

75' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Elliot Ferrier is going to be taken off.  Ewan Rummage joins the game from the bench.  

76' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Jonathan Carroll is going to be taken off.  Jake Dewar joins the game from the bench.  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ian Parcells will come off.  John Coghlan is going to be brought on.  

85' - Jasper Sword passes to James Carmicheal.  Angus McCotter dispossesses James Carmicheal and the ball goes loose.  Mel Lewis successfully tackles Harry Cadigan and gains possession for his team.  Mel Lewis takes the ball past David Keane with a turn of pace.  

86' - With a turn of pace, Mel Lewis beats Sammy Flanagan.  

88' - Jasper Sword sees John McCosh making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  



The match has ended Darlington 2 - 0 Stafford Rangers.