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30/09/2026, Bower Fold, Stalybridge, England
Premier Division, Northern Premier League
Stalybridge Vs Witton

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) , P Sullivan (CM) , A Carew (CM) , J McCallion (ST)

Witton play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: M McCracken (GK) , D McCloud (CB) , M Duffy (CB) , R McClelland (CB) , S Wayne (RB) , S McQueen (LB) , O Moriarty (CDM) , M McRae (CAM) , T Lloyd (RM) , P Entwistle (LM) , M Kidd (ST) And the subs are: P McAleer (CB) , N Ruddock (CB) , S Ferris (CM) , L Jones (CM) , P Underwood (ST)
Welcome to Bower Fold in Stalybridge, England where Stalybridge Celtic will face Witton Albion FC.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Premier Division, Northern Premier League.  The attendance is 1116.

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

6' - Bob Brand slides the ball to Arnie McAffee.  Max McRae dispossesses Arnie McAffee and the ball goes loose.  Max McRae tackles Arnie McAffee and the ball goes loose.  Billy McCracken tackles Max McRae and takes the ball.  Max McRae successfully tackles Billy McCracken and takes possession.  Witton attempt to counter.  Max McRae tries to use ball skills to beat Arnie McAffee, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

8' - Max McRae attempts to unleash a long range shot...but Daniel Corson stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Max McRae is first to the ball...Max McRae hits the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a superb goal from Max McRae for Witton!  The ball went in off the upright!

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

14' - Oliver Moriarty tackles Max Ruane and gains possession for his team.  Witton try to launch a counter attack.  Oliver Moriarty crosses the ball into the box, but opposing player Billy McCracken takes possession.  

21' - Billy McCracken plays a short pass to Arnie McAffee.  Arnie McAffee passes to Daniel Corson.  Daniel Corson chips a long ball to Hugh Yeaman.  Hugh Yeaman sees a run from Alastair Taggart.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Alastair Taggart runs on to the ball.  Alastair Taggart looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and Alastair Taggart scores!  That's a wonderful goal from the Stalybridge player!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

21' - Witton kick the ball off for the restart.  

23' - Shaun McQueen plays the ball to Douglas McCloud.  Douglas McCloud passes to Max McRae.  Max McRae uses his pace to beat John McCargo.  

24' - Max McRae attempts to use his skills to beat Billy McCracken, but is illegally impeded.  That will be a freekick for Witton.  

25' - Timothy Lloyd places the ball to take the freekick.  He lifts the ball into the box, finding Oliver Moriarty.  Oliver Moriarty is brought down by Daniel Corson...and the referee blows his whistle and signals a penalty!  Mick Kidd stands over the ball, preparing to take the penalty.  He attempts  to power the ball into the top corner...and its in! It's a fine goal from Mick Kidd for Witton!  The keeper could not get to the ball!

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

27' - Billy McCracken finds John McCargo with a short pass.  John McCargo plays the ball to Max Ruane.  Max Ruane chips a long ball to Hugh Yeaman.  Hugh Yeaman hits a shot from long range, aiming for the corner of the net...but Mel McCracken performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

28' - Philip Entwistle sees Mick Kidd making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Mick Kidd is caught offside!  

32' - Mark Duffy finds Oliver Moriarty with a long pass.  Oliver Moriarty crosses the ball into the box, but Hugh Yeaman intercepts the ball.  

39' - Mick Kidd attempts to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...and Mick Kidd scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Witton player!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

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

44' - John McCargo plays a long pass to Arnie McAffee.  Arnie McAffee passes to Hugh Yeaman.  Hugh Yeaman sees a run from Max Ruane.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Max Ruane is able to control the ball.  Max Ruane looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

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

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

47' - Max McRae passes to Timothy Lloyd.  Timothy Lloyd slides the ball to Rob McClelland.  Rob McClelland plays a long ball to Max McRae.  Max McRae slides the ball to Oliver Moriarty.  Oliver Moriarty sees a run from Mick Kidd.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Mick Kidd can't get to the ball!  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Oliver Moriarty is going to be taken off.  Lee Jones joins the game from the bench.  

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

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Shaun McQueen is going to be taken off.  Nathan Ruddock is brought on from the bench.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Mark Duffy is going to be taken off.  Patrick McAleer is brought on from the bench.  

54' - Bob Brand tackles Lee Jones and the ball goes loose.  Max McRae attempts to speed past Billy McCracken, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Witton.  

55' - Timothy Lloyd places the ball to take the freekick.  He sends the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Billy McCracken.  

59' - Billy McCracken passes to John McCargo.  Lee Jones successfully tackles John McCargo and takes the ball.  Lee Jones plays the ball to Max McRae.  Max McRae spots a run from Mick Kidd.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Mick Kidd can't get to the ball!  

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

61' - Arran Carew speeds past Douglas McCloud.  

63' - Arran Carew takes a shot from outside the area towards goal...but the ball hits the post!  John McComb pounces on the loose ball...John McComb takes a shot towards goal...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Steve Wayne gets to the ball first and clears.

63' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Ian Payne is going to be taken off.  Patrick Sullivan joins the game from the bench.  

64' - Bradley Malloch tackles Lee Jones and the ball goes loose.  Max McRae hits the ball from distance...but the shot is offtarget!

67' - John McCargo sees Max Ruane making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Max Ruane runs on to the ball.  Max Ruane hits a shot...and its in! Its a goal for Stalybridge!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

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

69' - Steve Wayne passes the ball to Max McRae.  Max McRae passes the ball to Steve Wayne.  Steve Wayne takes the ball past Alastair Taggart with a turn of pace, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Witton.  

71' - Timothy Lloyd plays a short pass to Max McRae.  Max McRae attempts to outskill John McCargo, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

72' - Max McRae tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...and Max McRae scores!  That's a superb goal from the Witton player!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

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

75' - Max McRae curves the ball into the box and finds Lee Jones.  Lee Jones is brought down by Bradley Malloch.  The referee blows his whistle and points to the spot!  Mick Kidd steps up to take the penalty.  He tries  to place the ball into the bottom corner...but Daniel Corson gets down to stop the shot!  

81' - Arran Carew dispossesses Max McRae and gains possession for his team.  Arran Carew uses his pace to beat Max McRae.  

84' - Philip Entwistle spots a run from Timothy Lloyd.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Timothy Lloyd can't get to the ball!  

85' - Max Ruane whips in a cross, but Steve Wayne gets there first and clears the ball.  

87' - Philip Entwistle sees a run from Max McRae.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

89' - Arnie McAffee attempts to speed past Philip Entwistle, but is brought down.    The referee pulls out the yellow card to book Philip Entwistle.  That will be a freekick for Stalybridge.  



The match has ended Stalybridge Celtic 2 - 4 Witton Albion FC.