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05/12/2026, Bower Fold, Stalybridge, England
Premier Division, Northern Premier League
Stalybridge Vs Gainsborough

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)

Gainsborough play in a 4-2-3-1 formation, and line up with: G MacAuley (GK) , A McCreary (CB) , D Lane (CB) , T Belches (RB) , J McAndrew (LB) , P Brannon (CM) , A Baker (CDM) , I Guinness (CDM) , M King (RM) , C Goodluck (LM) , G Skeldon (ST) And the subs are: A Preddy (CB) , D Ismaila (CB) , S Brain (CM) , B Adair (CM) , V Cockburn (ST)
Welcome to Bower Fold in Stalybridge, England where Stalybridge Celtic will face Gainsborough Trinity.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Premier Division, Northern Premier League.  The attendance is 959.

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

3' - Sam Scully passes to Hugh Yeaman.  Hugh Yeaman plays the ball to Bob Brand.  Bob Brand hits the ball long to Billy McCracken.  Billy McCracken sees a run from Ian Payne.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Ian Payne runs on to the ball.  Ian Payne attempts a shot...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman signals its a corner for Stalybridge.  John McComb places the ball to take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

4' - Hugh Yeaman tries to use ball skills to beat Isaac Guinness.  The opposing player is unable to stop Hugh Yeaman who takes the ball forward!  

5' - Hugh Yeaman speeds past John McAndrew.  

5' - Hugh Yeaman crosses the ball and finds John McCargo.  John McCargo is brought down by John McAndrew...and the referee immediately points to the spot!  John McCargo prepares to take the penalty.  He tries  to power the ball into the top corner...but its over!

10' - Mike King dispossesses Hugh Yeaman and the ball goes loose.  Billy McCracken plays a long ball to John McCargo.  John McCargo passes to Hugh Yeaman.  Hugh Yeaman brings the ball forward, attempting to outpace Patrick Brannon, but is brought down.    The referee pulls out a card...it's yellow.  He books Patrick Brannon.  That will be a freekick for Stalybridge.  

11' - Ian Payne steps up to take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box and finds Max Ruane.  Max Ruane looks to shoot the ball into the top of the net...and its in! Its a goal for Stalybridge!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

11' - Gainsborough kick the ball off for the restart.  

14' - Aron Baker slides the ball to Glynn Skeldon.  Glynn Skeldon plays the ball to Clinton Goodluck.  Clinton Goodluck crosses the ball into the box, and manages to find Patrick Brannon.  Arnie McAffee fouls Patrick Brannon.  The referee blows his whistle and awards a penalty!  Glynn Skeldon stands over the ball, preparing to take the penalty.  He attempts  to place the ball into the bottom corner...but the ball flies wide of the post!

21' - Max Ruane hits the ball long to John McCargo.  John McCargo finds John McComb with a short pass.  John McComb attempts to beat Aron Baker using his skills, but is brought down.    The referee pulls out a card...it's yellow.  He books Aron Baker.That will be a freekick for Stalybridge.  

23' - Arnie McAffee brings the ball forward, outpacing Patrick Brannon.  

27' - Aron Baker plays the ball to Antwan McCreary.  Antwan McCreary plays a long ball to Mike King.  Mike King looks to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a fine goal from Mike King for Gainsborough!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

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

30' - Gainsborough launch a counter attack.  Isaac Guinness hits the ball long to John McAndrew.  John McAndrew takes the ball past Max Ruane with a turn of pace, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Gainsborough.  

30' - Isaac Guinness stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He curves the ball into the box, but Arnie McAffee gets to the ball and knocks it out for a corner.  

31' - Patrick Brannon places the ball to take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box, and manages to find Aron Baker.  Aron Baker gets above the defence and heads the ball hoping to beat the keeper...but Daniel Corson stops the shot!  

33' - Daniel Corson slides the ball to Arnie McAffee.  Arnie McAffee hits the ball long to Max Ruane.  Max Ruane sees John McCargo making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

36' - Patrick Brannon plays a long ball to Isaac Guinness.  Isaac Guinness passes the ball to Aron Baker.  Aron Baker plays a long ball to Dean Lane.  Bob Brand successfully tackles Dean Lane and the ball goes loose.  Clinton Goodluck shoots from distance towards goal...but its wide!

44' - Max Ruane plays the ball to Daniel Corson.  Daniel Corson plays a short pass to Hugh Yeaman.  Hugh Yeaman chips a long ball to Max Ruane.  Patrick Brannon dispossesses Max Ruane and the ball goes loose.  John McAndrew runs with the ball, beating Alastair Taggart.  

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

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

50' - Thomas Belches slides the ball to Isaac Guinness.  Isaac Guinness sees Clinton Goodluck making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Clinton Goodluck is able to take the ball.  Clinton Goodluck looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot goes wide!

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Dean Lane is going to be taken off.  Arnie Preddy is going to be brought on.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Isaac Guinness is going to be taken off.  Brendan Adair is brought on from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Patrick Brannon is going to be taken off.  Sam Brain is going to be brought on.  

54' - Sam Scully speeds past Aron Baker.  

54' - Sam Scully spots a run from John McComb.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and John McComb takes the ball.  John McComb looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

56' - Alastair Taggart passes to John McCargo.  John McCargo sees a run from Max Ruane.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Max Ruane can't get to the ball!  

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.  

58' - Thomas Belches plays a short pass to Arnie Preddy.  Arnie Preddy hits the ball long to Brendan Adair.  Brendan Adair curls in a cross, but the ball goes over everyone.  

59' - Max Ruane finds John McCargo with a long pass.  John McCargo spots a run from John McCallion.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and John McCallion is able to control the ball.  John McCallion looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but its wide!

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.  

63' - John McAndrew tackles John McComb and takes the ball.  John McAndrew hits the ball long to Thomas Belches.  Thomas Belches spots a run from Sam Brain.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Sam Brain is caught offside!  

65' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Bob Brand is going to be taken off.  William Meikle is going to be brought on.  

68' - Max Ruane passes the ball to Sam Scully.  Sam Scully finds Bradley Malloch with a long pass.  Bradley Malloch finds John McCallion with a short pass.  John McCallion spots a run from Hugh Yeaman.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Hugh Yeaman is able to take the ball.  Hugh Yeaman looks to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot is parried by George MacAuley!  Aron Baker manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

70' - Gainsborough attempt to counter.  John McAndrew passes a long ball to Antwan McCreary.  Antwan McCreary whips in a cross, finding Aron Baker.  Aron Baker looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!

76' - John McCargo spots a run from Hugh Yeaman.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

82' - Mike King tries to use ball skills to beat John McCargo.  The opposing player is unable to stop Mike King who takes the ball forward!  

83' - Mike King sees Sam Brain making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Sam Brain is able to control the ball.  Sam Brain tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but its wide!

84' - Daniel Corson finds John McCargo with a long pass.  John McCargo crosses the ball into the box, but opposing player John McAndrew takes possession.  

85' - John McAndrew passes a long ball to Sam Brain.  With a turn of pace, Sam Brain beats Hugh Yeaman.  

86' - Sam Brain spots a run from Mike King.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Mike King is caught offside!  



The match has ended Stalybridge Celtic 1 - 1 Gainsborough Trinity.