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24/10/2026, Bower Fold, Stalybridge, England
Premier Division, Northern Premier League

Stalybridge Vs Stafford

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 MacGibbon (CM) , J McCallion (ST)

Stafford play in a 4-1-2-1-2 formation, and line up with: D Robie (GK) , D Riggins (CB) , D Tonner (CB) , J McCloud (RB) , P Cavanagh (LB) , M Aitken (CM) , D Reece (CM) , T McAree (CDM) , E Girvan (CAM) , T Batie (ST) , M Cullom (ST) And the subs are: C Johnston (CB) , P Warrender (CB) , E McIntosh (CM) , J McColloch (CM) , A Beirne (ST)

Welcome to Bower Fold in Stalybridge, England where Stalybridge Celtic will face Stafford Rangers.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Premier Division, Northern Premier League.  The attendance is 991.

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

5' - John McCloud takes the ball past John McCargo with a turn of pace.  

5' - John McCloud spots a run from David Reece.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

9' - Arnie McAffee tackles Tommy McAree and the ball goes loose.  Hugh Yeaman brings the ball forward, attempting to outpace Michael Aitken, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Stalybridge.  

11' - Ian Payne hits the ball long to Sam Scully.  Sam Scully tries to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman signals its a corner for Stalybridge.  Hugh Yeaman places the ball to take the corner.  He curls the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player David Reece.  

12' - David Reece passes to Tommy McAree.  With a turn of pace, Tommy McAree beats Hugh Yeaman.  

17' - Tommy McAree successfully tackles John McComb and takes possession.  Max Ruane dispossesses Tommy McAree and gains possession for his team.  Max Ruane passes the ball to John McComb.  John McComb attempts to use his skills to beat Tommy McAree, but is tripped.    The referee is reaching for a card.  It's yellow. Tommy McAree has been booked.  That will be a freekick for Stalybridge.  

18' - Sam Scully will take the freekick.  He curves the ball into the box, but the goalkeeper, Dominic Robie catches the ball.  

22' - Max Ruane sees a run from John McComb.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and John McComb takes the ball.  John McComb strikes the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...but Dominic Robie gets down to stop the shot!  

25' - John McCargo sees a run from Hugh Yeaman.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

29' - Edward Girvan spots a run from Theo Batie.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Theo Batie has strayed offside!  

32' - Michael Cullom hits a shot from long range...but Daniel Corson gets down to stop the shot!  

34' - Edward Girvan tries to beat Sam Scully using his ball skills and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

35' - Edward Girvan sees David Reece making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and David Reece is able to control the ball.  David Reece hits a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...and David Reece scores!  That's a superb goal from the Stafford player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

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

39' - Michael Cullom tries to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...and Michael Cullom scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Stafford player!  The ball hit the crossbar and into the net!

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

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

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

49' - With a turn of pace, John McCloud beats Alastair Taggart.  

49' - John McCloud spots a run from David Reece.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but David Reece is caught offside!  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Alastair Taggart will come off.  John McCallion is brought on from the bench.  

57' - Max Ruane passes to John McCargo.  John McCargo sees Ian Payne making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Ian Payne is caught offside!  

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

64' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ian Payne will come off.  Patrick Sullivan joins the game from the bench.  

65' - Bradley Malloch sees a run from Max Ruane.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Max Ruane runs on to the ball.  Max Ruane tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot bounces off the post!  Davie Riggins is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

68' - David Reece slides the ball to Michael Cullom.  Michael Cullom strikes the ball from long range...but Daniel Corson performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

72' - John McCargo spots a run from Max Ruane.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Max Ruane is able to take the ball.  Max Ruane hits a shot...but the shot is offtarget!

91' - Tommy McAree speeds past Hugh Yeaman.  

91' - Tommy McAree spots a run from Michael Aitken.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Michael Aitken is caught offside!  



The match has ended Stalybridge Celtic 0 - 2 Stafford Rangers.