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01/11/2026, Bower Fold, Stalybridge, England
Premier Division, Northern Premier League

Stalybridge Vs Alfreton Town

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 MacGibbon (CM) , P Sullivan (CM) , J McCallion (ST)

Alfreton Town play in a 4-1-2-1-2 formation, and line up with: C Daly (GK) , A McQuirter (CB) , B Braden (CB) , M Kellow (RB) , M Cour (LB) , M Harding (CM) , P Pyper (CM) , C Symington (CDM) , P Penney (CAM) , M Elias (ST) , A MacBeth (ST) And the subs are: G Skinner (CB) , J McCluney (CB) , R Handley (CM) , D MacLaren (CM) , B Welsh (ST)

Welcome to Bower Fold in Stalybridge, England where Stalybridge Celtic will face Alfreton Town.  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.  

7' - Colin Symington successfully tackles Sam Scully and the ball goes loose.  Alfreton Town launch a counter attack.  Phil Penney takes the ball past Billy McCracken with a turn of pace, but is brought down.    The referee pulls out a card...it's yellow.  He books Billy McCracken.  That will be a freekick for Alfreton Town.  

9' - Malcolm Harding places the ball to take the freekick.  He floats the ball into the box, and manages to find Colin Symington.  Colin Symington directs a powerful header hoping to beat Daniel Corson...but Daniel Corson manages to stop the shot!  

23' - Mike Kellow passes a long ball to Colin Symington.  John McCargo dispossesses Colin Symington and takes the ball.  John McCargo hits the ball long to Arnie McAffee.  Phil Penney successfully tackles Arnie McAffee and takes possession.  Phil Penney passes to Patrick Pyper.  Patrick Pyper uses his pace to beat Max Ruane, but is illegally impeded.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Max Ruane the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Alfreton Town.  

24' - Mark Elias stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box, but Max Ruane intercepts and clears the ball behind for a corner.  

24' - Malcolm Harding gets ready to take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box, but Bob Brand intercepts and takes possession.  

28' - Malcolm Harding shoots from long range towards goal...but the shot bounces off the post!  Alex MacBeth is first to the ball...Alex MacBeth tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but Daniel Corson stops the shot!  

33' - Ian Payne tries to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...and Ian Payne scores!  That's a nice goal from the Stalybridge player!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

34' - Alfreton Town kick the ball off for the restart.  

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

45' - Alfreton Town kick the ball off for the restart.  

50' - Colin Symington crosses the ball, but Sam Scully intercepts and makes a clearance.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Alan McQuirter is going to be taken off.  Gordon Skinner is brought on from the bench.  

55' - Malcolm Harding fires a shot from outside the area, aiming for the top of the net...and Malcolm Harding scores!  Its a goal for Alfreton Town!  The ball flew past the keepers hand!

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

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Alastair Taggart is going to be taken off.  John McCallion joins the game from the bench.  

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

60' - Billy Braden crosses the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Max Ruane.  

62' - Max Ruane plays a long pass to John McCargo.  John McCargo crosses the ball into the box, but the ball misses everyone.  

62' - Malcolm Harding brings the ball forward, outpacing Max Ruane.  

63' - Malcolm Harding passes a long ball to Phil Penney.  Phil Penney brings the ball forward, outpacing Bob Brand.  

64' - Phil Penney crosses the ball, finding Malcolm Harding.  Malcolm Harding is brought down by Max Ruane...and the referee immediately points to the spot!  Phil Penney stands over the ball, preparing to take the penalty.  He attempts  to hit the ball into the bottom corner...but the shot is parried by Daniel Corson!  Bradley Malloch manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

64' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Bob Brand is going to be taken off.  William Meikle joins the game from the bench.  

75' - Max Ruane passes to Bradley Malloch.  Bradley Malloch plays a short pass to John McCargo.  John McCargo sees a run from Max Ruane.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Max Ruane takes the ball.  Max Ruane tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! Its a goal for Stalybridge!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

75' - Alfreton Town kick the ball off for the restart.  

77' - Gordon Skinner passes to Billy Braden.  Billy Braden slides the ball to Mike Kellow.  Mike Kellow plays a long ball to Malcolm Harding.  Malcolm Harding crosses the ball, finding Alex MacBeth.  Hugh Yeaman impedes Alex MacBeth...and the referee immediately blows his whistle - its a penalty!  Phil Penney places the ball to take the penalty.  He tries  to hit the ball into the top corner...but the shot goes over!

80' - Malcolm Harding crosses the ball into the box, finding Alex MacBeth.  John McCargo fouls Alex MacBeth...and the referee immediately blows his whistle - its a penalty!  Phil Penney places the ball to take the penalty.  He attempts  to place the ball into the bottom corner...but Daniel Corson deflects the shot out of play.  The linesman flags for a corner for  Alfreton Town.  Malcolm Harding crosses the ball, but the ball misses everyone.  

81' - Alex MacBeth takes the ball past Hugh Yeaman with a turn of pace.  

81' - Alex MacBeth curves the ball into the box, but Sam Scully gets to the ball and makes a clearance.  

83' - Colin Symington passes to Mark Elias.  With a turn of pace, Mark Elias beats Max Ruane.  

84' - Mark Elias hits the ball from long range, aiming for the corner of the net...and Mark Elias scores!  That's a good goal from the Alfreton Town player!  The keeper had no chance!

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

86' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Patrick Pyper is going to be taken off.  Dave MacLaren is going to be brought on.  

87' - With a turn of pace, Arnie McAffee beats Mark Elias.  

88' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Phil Penney is going to be taken off.  Brett Welsh is going to be brought on.  

90' - Brett Welsh dispossesses Max Ruane and takes the ball.  Brett Welsh passes to Mark Elias.  Mark Elias uses his pace to beat William Meikle.  



The match has ended Stalybridge Celtic 2 - 2 Alfreton Town.