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09/01/2027, Marston Road, Stafford, England
Premier Division, Northern Premier League

Stafford Vs Matlock

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

Matlock play in a 4-1-2-1-2 formation, and line up with: A Grillo (GK) , D Banjo (CB) , H Doyle (CB) , K Alli (RB) , C McCleary (LB) , P Agnes (CM) , N Brannon (CM) , O Halbert (CDM) , B Mears (CAM) , A McCarter (ST) , W McGrath (ST) And the subs are: D Regan (LB) , L Ahearne (CDM) , D Murphy (CDM) , K Hewitt (CDM) , K Perkins (ST)

Welcome to Marston Road in Stafford, England where Stafford Rangers will face Matlock Town.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Premier Division, Northern Premier League.  The attendance is 945.

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

5' - Tommy McAree fires a shot from distance towards goal...but the shot is saved by Aaron Grillo!  

14' - Paul Cavanagh plays the ball to Tommy McAree.  Tommy McAree runs with the ball, beating Alex McCarter.  

15' - Tommy McAree sees Michael Cullom making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Michael Cullom takes the ball.  Michael Cullom tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! Its a goal for Stafford!  The keeper had no chance!

15' - Matlock kick the ball off for the restart.  

21' - Tommy McAree passes to Michael Aitken.  Ollie Halbert tackles Michael Aitken and takes the ball.  Davie Riggins successfully tackles Ollie Halbert and takes the ball.  Davie Riggins slides the ball to Tommy McAree.  Tommy McAree speeds past William McGrath.  

23' - Davie Riggins finds Edward Girvan with a short pass.  Edward Girvan plays a long pass to John McCloud.  John McCloud curls in a cross, but Paul Agnes gets there first and clears the ball behind for a corner.  

24' - Michael Aitken gets ready to take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, finding Tommy McAree.  Tommy McAree gets his head to the ball towards goal...but the ball flies wide of the post!

27' - Aaron Grillo passes to Kyle Alli.  Kyle Alli takes the ball past Tommy McAree with a turn of pace.  

29' - Kyle Alli sees a run from Neil Brannon.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Neil Brannon has strayed offside!  

32' - Michael Cullom crosses the ball into the box, but Neil Brannon intercepts and takes possession.  

34' - Alex McCarter speeds past Dillon Tonner.  

42' - Michael Allen crosses the ball and finds Michael Cullom.  Hugh Doyle brings down Michael Cullom...and the referee blows his whistle and signals a penalty!  Michael Cullom prepares to take the penalty.  He tries  to strike the ball down the middle...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

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

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

47' - Brian Mears finds Darryl Banjo with a short pass.  Darryl Banjo passes to Hugh Doyle.  Edward Girvan dispossesses Hugh Doyle and takes the ball.  Edward Girvan attempts to use his skills to beat Ollie Halbert, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

48' - Edward Girvan hits the ball from long range...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Michael Aitken is going to be taken off.  David Reece is brought on from the bench.  

53' - Dillon Tonner passes a long ball to Paul Cavanagh.  Paul Cavanagh curves the ball into the box, finding Michael Cullom.  Neil Brannon fouls Michael Cullom.  The referee blows his whistle and points to the spot!  Michael Cullom will take the penalty.  He attempts  to strike the ball into the top corner...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Brian Mears is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Theo Batie will come off.  Aaron Beirne is going to be brought on.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Davie Riggins is going to be taken off.  Charlie Johnston is going to be brought on.  

56' - Brian Mears successfully tackles Edward Girvan and takes possession.  Matlock try to launch a quick counter attack.  Brian Mears tries to beat Tommy McAree using his ball skills and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

56' - Brian Mears spots a run from Alex McCarter.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Alex McCarter has strayed offside!  

58' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Hugh Doyle is going to be taken off.  Leighton Ahearne is brought on from the bench.  

62' - Charlie Johnston passes to Edward Girvan.  Edward Girvan passes the ball to David Reece.  David Reece sees Michael Cullom making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Michael Cullom is caught offside!  

64' - John McCloud speeds past Neil Brannon.  

65' - John McCloud sees a run from Michael Cullom.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Michael Cullom is caught offside!  

68' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ollie Halbert is going to be taken off.  Kris Hewitt is going to be brought on.  

70' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like William McGrath is going to be taken off.  Keith Perkins is going to be brought on.  

75' - Alex McCarter tries to beat Tommy McAree using his ball skills.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

78' - Alex McCarter sees a run from Neil Brannon.  He attempts to play a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

84' - Tommy McAree plays a short pass to John McCloud.  John McCloud plays the ball to Edward Girvan.  Edward Girvan attempts to outskill Cole McCleary, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

84' - Edward Girvan fires a shot from outside the area, aiming for the top of the net...but the shot is saved by Aaron Grillo!  

87' - Brian Mears attempts to outskill Tommy McAree.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Brian Mears runs with the ball!  

87' - Brian Mears sees Neil Brannon making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Neil Brannon has strayed offside!  



The match has ended Stafford Rangers 1 - 0 Matlock Town.