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12/08/2026, Cleethorpes Stadium, Cleethorpes, England
FA Trophy, Round 1

Cleethorpes Vs Ebbsfleet

Cleethorpes play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: D Barmore (GK) , M Argall (CB) , H Connell (CB) , M Thain (RB) , B Chukwu (LB) , E Yeatts (CDM) , D Rhys (CAM) , J Shea (RM) , R Fairbairn (LM) , S Fitzsimmons (ST) , C McBryde (ST) And the subs are: M Strachan (CB) , O McIver (CB) , A Byrnes (CM) , O Yorath (CM) , M McWhinnie (ST)

Ebbsfleet play in a 4-5-1 formation, and line up with: C Hines (GK) , B Shields (CB) , D Prichett (CB) , A Phillips (RB) , I Allen (LB) , A Donaghue (CM) , P Magee (CM) , G Nouvel (CDM) , S McRorie (RM) , J Blevins (LM) , D Skene (ST) And the subs are: A Sheedy (CB) , D Phillips (CB) , B Manyika (CM) , Z Obekpa (CM) , E Paulin (ST)

Welcome to Cleethorpes Stadium in Cleethorpes, England where Cleethorpes will face Ebbsfleet.  This is round 1 of the FA Trophy.  The attendance is 1023.

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

3' - Martyn Argall passes to Edward Yeatts.  Edward Yeatts passes to Mark Thain.  Mark Thain plays a long ball to David Rhys.  David Rhys passes to Edward Yeatts.  Edward Yeatts curves the ball into the box, and manages to find David Rhys.  David Rhys is brought down by Adam Donaghue...and the referee immediately blows his whistle - its a penalty!  Seth Fitzsimmons places the ball to take the penalty.  He tries  to hit the ball into the top corner...and its in! It's a good goal from Seth Fitzsimmons for Cleethorpes!  The shot hit the post and into the net.  The keeper had no chance!

4' - Ebbsfleet kick the ball off for the restart.  

8' - Edward Yeatts finds Roger Fairbairn with a long ball.  Roger Fairbairn passes to Edward Yeatts.  Edward Yeatts plays a short pass to Cole McBryde.  Cole McBryde attempts to beat Brett Shields using his skills, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Cleethorpes.  

9' - Seth Fitzsimmons will take the freekick.  He floats the ball into the box, but the ball goes over everyone.  

10' - Inigo Allen passes the ball to Greg Nouvel.  Greg Nouvel sees a run from Danny Skene.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Danny Skene is caught offside!  

12' - Adam Donaghue tries to beat Martyn Argall using his ball skills, but is tripped.    The referee pulls out a card...it's yellow.  He books Martyn Argall.That will be a freekick for Ebbsfleet.  

12' - Adam Donaghue is signalling to the sideline.  He can't continue.  There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Adam Donaghue is going to be taken off.  Zachary Obekpa joins the game from the bench.  

13' - Greg Nouvel stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He sends the ball into the box, but Martyn Argall gets to the ball and makes a clearance.  

15' - Henry Connell plays the ball to Jay Shea.  Stuart McRorie tackles Jay Shea and the ball goes loose.  Jay Shea passes to Roger Fairbairn.  Roger Fairbairn runs with the ball, beating Arthur Phillips.  

16' - Roger Fairbairn attempts to hit a long range shot past the keeper...and Roger Fairbairn scores!  Its a goal for Cleethorpes!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

16' - Ebbsfleet kick the ball off for the restart.  

18' - Roger Fairbairn speeds past Zachary Obekpa.  

19' - Roger Fairbairn curves the ball into the box and finds Edward Yeatts.  Edward Yeatts is brought down by Zachary Obekpa...and the referee immediately points to the spot!  Seth Fitzsimmons places the ball to take the penalty.  He tries  to place the ball into the bottom corner...but it hits the upright!  Zachary Obekpa is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

32' - Greg Nouvel sees Patrick Magee making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

35' - With a turn of pace, James Blevins beats Jay Shea.  

35' - James Blevins sees a run from Danny Skene.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Danny Skene has strayed offside!  

38' - Cole McBryde attempts to beat Brett Shields using his skills.  The opposing player is unable to stop Cole McBryde who takes the ball forward!  

44' - David Rhys passes the ball to Edward Yeatts.  Edward Yeatts passes the ball to Jay Shea.  Jay Shea sees Roger Fairbairn making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Roger Fairbairn is caught offside!  

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

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

47' - David Prichett finds Greg Nouvel with a short pass.  Greg Nouvel plays the ball to Zachary Obekpa.  Zachary Obekpa finds Brett Shields with a long ball.  Brett Shields sees a run from Danny Skene.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Danny Skene is able to control the ball.  Danny Skene tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

50' - Inigo Allen tackles Edward Yeatts and the ball goes loose.  With a turn of pace, Zachary Obekpa beats Martyn Argall.  

52' - Zachary Obekpa tries to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...and Zachary Obekpa scores!  That's a nice goal from the Ebbsfleet player!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

52' - Cleethorpes kick the ball off for the restart.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like David Prichett is going to be taken off.  Aaron Sheedy joins the game from the bench.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Brett Shields is going to be taken off.  David Phillips is brought on from the bench.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Cole McBryde is going to be taken off.  Matthew McWhinnie is brought on from the bench.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Martyn Argall will come off.  Michael Strachan is brought on from the bench.  

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Henry Connell will come off.  Owen McIver joins the game from the bench.  

59' - Greg Nouvel takes the ball past Matthew McWhinnie with a turn of pace.  

60' - Greg Nouvel takes a shot from outside the area, aiming for the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

64' - Owen McIver passes a long ball to Mark Thain.  Mark Thain slides the ball to Matthew McWhinnie.  Matthew McWhinnie plays the ball to Edward Yeatts.  Edward Yeatts passes the ball to David Rhys.  Zachary Obekpa successfully tackles David Rhys and the ball goes loose.  With a turn of pace, James Blevins beats Roger Fairbairn.  

64' - James Blevins spots a run from Patrick Magee.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

70' - Patrick Magee sees a run from Zachary Obekpa.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Zachary Obekpa has strayed offside!  

72' - Patrick Magee plays a long ball to Greg Nouvel.  Greg Nouvel sees a run from Danny Skene.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Danny Skene has strayed offside!  

75' - Greg Nouvel sees Danny Skene making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

77' - Seth Fitzsimmons plays a long ball to Blake Chukwu.  Blake Chukwu sees a run from David Rhys.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, and David Rhys is able to take the ball.  David Rhys reaches the byline and attempts a cutback, but the ball does not reach its target and goes loose! Aaron Sheedy finds Zachary Obekpa with a long ball.  Zachary Obekpa brings the ball forward, outpacing Owen McIver.  

78' - Zachary Obekpa sees Stuart McRorie making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Stuart McRorie is caught offside!  

79' - Roger Fairbairn runs with the ball, but is brought down illegally by Arthur Phillips.  That will be a freekick for Cleethorpes.  

84' - Stuart McRorie dispossesses Blake Chukwu and the ball goes loose.  Ebbsfleet launch a counter attack.  James Blevins brings the ball forward, outpacing Jay Shea.  

87' - James Blevins finds Greg Nouvel with a short pass.  Greg Nouvel plays a short pass to Patrick Magee.  Patrick Magee tries to beat Michael Strachan using his ball skills and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Cleethorpes 2 - 1 Ebbsfleet.