Bootle 0 Padiham 2

Thursday 8th May 2008
Bootle 0 Padiham 2
Vodkat League Division Two
At: Bucks Park
Kick-off: 7-45 pm
Admission: £3; Programme: none
Attendance: 25
Weather: sunny
Duration: first-half: 46:13; second-half: 46:49


Barely 30 minutes before kick-off, this trip could well have been a tale of woe and frustrating conclusion. Having been thwarted in my attempts to reach the Cheshire Association League games at Styal and Poynton by heavy traffic, I was getting increasingly hot and bothered trying to locate the ground. Then, the directions I had (which turned out to be correct) suddenly made sense as I spotted the ground at the end of a partly-finished road through a construction site for new industrial units. There it was at the end of the road – Bucks Park!

The ground itself hasn’t been used for that many seasons for Bootle’s first team games. There is car parking and the entrance is near the wind turbine. Most of the facilities are along the near touchline. There are four rows of blue individual tip-up seats in the stand to the left of the entrance before the half-way line with clubhouse/changing rooms building further along. Behind the right-hand goal is metal structure containing three rows of covered terrace and the dugouts are located on the opposite touchline. Of course, there are three floodlight pylons on each side. Team line-ups were read out over the tannoy.


From the end of M57 and M58 follow signs for Liverpool (A59 South) for about 1.5 miles, passing amongst other things Asda on the left and the Old Roan pub on the right. With Aintree racecourse on left and Aintree Station on right, turn right at lights into Park Lane, ignoring the first set of lights where a right-hand turn leads to the station car park. Turn left at second set of lights into Bridle Road. After 200 yards, at the point where the houses on the right end, turn left into Vestey Estate and the ground is 200 yards on the bend by the wind turbine. For public transport users then Aintree Station is the nearest.

The current Bootle FC, founded in 1953, rejoined the North-West Counties League in 2006 following a four-season spell in the Liverpool County Combination. Previously they had a long-stint in the North-West Counties, playing at their old ground at Northern Perimeter Road, having been a founder member in 1982. I actually saw South Liverpool play at the old ground (on New Year’s Day 1991) during a groundshare arrangement. The original Bootle FC were founder members of the Football League Division Two but dropped out after one season – ironically replaced by Liverpool FC.

On a breezy but sunny evening, I opted to watch the game from the seated stand and spotted a one other football traveller who clearly supported a Football League team in the West Country. In view to the left was the futuristic roof of a recently-built stand at the racecourse and the occasional train, sliver with yellowish doors, went by on its way either to or from Aintree station along the line a few hundred yards away to the east.


Lower-midtable Padiham (red shirts, white shorts, black socks) got the game under way with Bootle, in sixth position, defending the southern end of Bucks Park. Barely three minutes had elapsed when Bootle’s Dan O’Connor shot against the underside of the visitors’ bar. The ball bounced down and the assistant referee was well positioned to see that it had not crossed the line, with no protests at all. The deadlock was broken in the 32nd minute. Paul Fildes got a ‘lucky’ bounce and raced clear down the inside left channel into the area before steering a shot wide of Bootle keeper Mark Mawdsley. Again the tannoy came into use as the opening goal was announced. The lights came on six minutes later.

Hot and cold drinks, and hot pasties were on the menu from the Tea Bar at half-time. I opted for a cup of tea and Mars Bar. Padiham doubled their lead four minutes after the restart and against the announcer told the fans that Paul Barrett was the man who put the ball in the net. It really wanted the tannoy man to announce a Bootle goal, especially as he described the substitutions as well, but alas the home side (wearing all blue kit) couldn’t find the net.


The following Monday, the announcer would have been kept busy as Bootle rounded off their season with a 7-0 home win over Chadderton.



Bootle (blue/blue/blue): 1. Mark Mawdsley, 2. Kane Davis, 3. Carl Dale, 4. Neil McQueen (capt), 5. Steve King, 6. Chris O'Brien, 7. Dan O'Connor, 8. Liam Loughlin, 9. Paul Hopkins, 10. Andy Fowler, 11. Anthony Hickey. Subs: 12. Kevin Black (for Hickey, 66), 14. Joe Doran (for Fowler, 78), 15. Danny O'Leary (not used).

Padiham (red/white/black): 1. Kirk Marsdon, 2. Steve Pickup (capt), 3. Neil Almond, 4. Andy Hargreaves, 5. Paul Walker, 6. Adam Lee, 7. Chris Ridehalgh, 8. Andy Haworth, 9. Paul Barrett, 10. Paul Fildes, 11. Martin Fletcher. Subs: 12. Luke Gornall (for Walker, 56), 14. Wayne Morrison (for Fletcher, 56), 15. Tom Pickersgill (for Barrett, 69).

Referee: Ian Muncaster.
Assistants: K. Rides and R. King.

Goals:
0-1 Paul Fildes (32)
0-2 Paul Barrett (49)

Cards:
Bootle: Andy Fowler (YC, 47)
Padiham: none

New Mills 5 Blackpool Mechanics 2

Saturday 3rd May 2008
New Mills 5 Blackpool Mechanics 2
Vodkat League Division Two
At: Church Lane
Kick-off: 3-00 pm
Admission: £4; Programme: £1
Weather: hazy sunshine
Attendance: 252
Duration: first-half: 48:55; second-half: 46:51

New Mills (yellow/black/black): 1. Stuart Williams, 2. Matty Taylor, 3. Micky Lomas, 4. Mike Ryan (capt), 5. Danny Jackson, 6. Joe Shaw, 7. Carlos Meakin, 8. Danny Hooper, 9. Kenny Mayers, 10. Melford Knight, 11. Adam Morning. Subs: 12. Garry Kharas (for HSaw, 54), 13gk. Barry George (not used), 14. Lee Bromley (for Taylor, 33), 15. Matt Zajac (for Mayers, 66), 17. Scott Dignan (not used).

Blackpool Mechanics (white/orange/orange): 1. Jamie Cook, 2. Gavin Hughes, 3. Jon Simmons, 4. Steve Gibson, 5. Paul Carroll (capt), 6. Ben Rothwell, 7. Dax Hoogerwerf, 8. Paul Eddlestone, 9. Ben Waddington, 10. Marc Beattie, 11. Craig Blinkhorn. Subs: 12. Gareth Moore (for Beattie, 65), 14. Lyndon Hodgkiss (for Eddlestone, 65), 16. Terry Green.

Referee: J. Leech.

Goals:
1-0 Danny Hooper (8)
1-1 Ben Waddington (9 pen)
2-1 Melford Knight (18)
3-1 Adam Morning (37)
4-1 Carlos Meakin (40)
4-2 Ben Waddington (57)
5-2 Matt Zajac (73)

Cards:
New Mills: none
Blackpool: Dax Hoogerwerf (YC, 17), Joe Simmons (YC, 18), Craig Blinkhorn (YC, 33)

Ashton Athletic 5 Cheadle Town 0

Thursday 1st May 2008
Ashton Athletic 5 Cheadle Town 0
Vodkat League Division 2
At: Brocstedes Park
Kick-off: 7-45 pm
Attendance: 45
Weather: sunny


Look carefully to the left through the trees just after exiting the northbound M6 at junction 25 and you may see the lights of Brocstedes Park. I didn't en-route but, them again, didn't realise how close the ground was to the motorway. The route, however, from motorway to is a bit longer than a few yards. At the roundabout at the end of the dual carriageway, turn right onto the A49 then turn right onto the B5207. After crossing the motorway, turn right into Booth's Brow Road then right into Brocstedes Road and the drive leading down to the ground is on the right.

Through the entrance, where the programme (£1-50) was available, all the facilities are along the nearside touchline. There are two areas of cover - a stand containing around 60 blue individual tip-up seats with another area of covered standing. On the opposite touchline are the dugouts, one either side of the half-way line.

Founded in 1968, Ashton Athletic enjoying their second spell in the North West Counties League. Having competed in the Warrington League and Lancahsire Combination, they became a founder member of the NWCL in 1982 and had four seasons in Division Three before leaving the competition. A lengthy spell in the Machester League Division One followed before they returned to the North West Counties League in 2006. The current 2007/08 season is their second in Division Two and last season they finished in 16th position.


Team line-ups were pinned up on the noticeboard inside the bar. The 28-page programme was a glossy full colour publication, issued for the original date of Saturday 12th April when the match was postponed. The cover included a photo of Joe Clayton receiving his Safe Hnds award as Division Two Goalkeeper of the month for March. Inside there was plenty to read including articles from both the Chairman and Manager as well as Ashton player pen pics, a history of Cheadle Town and statistics, etc.

Ashton (yellow shirts, yellow shorts, yellow socks) got the game underway, attacking the northern end of the ground in the first half. And they quickly took the lead in the 9th minute. Steve Bennett came from deep to stay onside and latch onto a ball over the top. He rounded the keeper and slotted home despite the efforts of defender Brad Fellows who tried to clear the ball off the line.

It got worse for Cheadle (sky blue and white striped shirts, navy blue shorts and navy blue socks) six minutes later when Ashton doubled their lead. Paul McVeigh fired home from 10 yards after good work by Bennett on the right.

Two goals just before the interval put the outcome beyond doubt. In the 43rd minute, Dave Sherlock delivered a free-kick into the area which unchallenged Bennett haeded home to score his second and Ashton's third. Just 95 seconds later, Bennett completed his hat-trick with a header via the underside of the bar.


Substitute Richard Sharpe completed the scoring in the 75th minute. He raced to the edge of the are and send a right foot shot into the roof of the net.

Monmouth Town 2 Cwmamman United 1

Sunday 27th April 2008
Monmouth Town 2 Cwmamman United 1
MacWhirter Welsh League Division Three
At: Chippenham Sports Ground
Kick-off: 3-00 pm
Attendance: 95 (headcount)
Weather: -
Duration: first half: -; second half: -


It was one of those days with an 'end of exams' feeling. Barely twelve hours had passed since I'd seen Stafford Rangers beat Droylsden in their final Blue Square Premier game. It ended what had been for me, a journey taking in 45 out of 46 league games not to mention another eight cup games. We decided to head down the M6, M5, M50 and A40 to Monmouth with the Sunday afternoon MacWhirter Welsh Football League game the ultimate destination.

Anyway that’s the background to this trip.

Many times had I driven past the town up and down the A40 and through the tunnel but could never actually remember detouring to have a look at the town itself. And on this trip I’m pleased I did. There is feel of history. There are castle ruins, it is the birthplace of Henry V and a statue commemorates Sir Charles Rolls, the pioneer motorist and aviator of Rolls Royce fame.

Monmouth Town, nicknamed The Kingfishers, play at the Chippenham Sports Ground which is located next to the River Monnow and close to the A40 – follow the B4293 signed Town Centre, cross the river and the ground is on the right with the entrance opposite Waitrose. Parking is available either inside the ground or at the Pay and Display close by. The nearest railway stations are Chepstow and Lydney as passenger services at Monmouth Troy station on the Wye Valley railway ceased in 1959.

The official entrance to the Chippenham Sports Ground is opposite Waitrose and next to (or through the ornate gates). This is roughly the northern end of the ground which, as well as the main football/rugby pitch, also caters for cricket and a second football pitch. On the nearside touchline is an area of covered terrace with the dugous in front and the clubhouse/changing-room building is behind the far end next to the river.

The welcome given to the band of travellers who attended the game was second to none. A pot of tea was provided in the clubhouse before the game and refreshments were again available at the interval.

The matchday programme is a real gem and described as "one of the best programmes in this division." A 36-pager sold for £2, there is a wealth of reading material. Full of colour, there are match reports, notes from the editor and manager, pen pics of both sides and plenty of statistics. The club’s website (http://www.monmouthtownfc.com) is also a credit to the club.

As the club’s website states, Monmouth are "…starting to do justice to the rich heritage of the town and its football." As recently as four years ago, the club were relegated to the bottom tier of the Gwent County League. They gained promotion at the end of the 2004/05 season and moved up again after clinching the 2005/06 Division Two title thanks to a 14-match unbeaten run. In 2006/07, Monmouth were beaten by Newport Civil Service to the Division One title but took up an offer to move up to the Welsh League for the first time in their history.

What was described as Monmouth's biggest crowd of the season saw the home side take the points to move into the top half of the table for the first time during what is their first season at Welsh League Division Three level. The Kingfishers (Monmouth’s nickname) took the lead in the 15th minute. Elliot Ford slotted home at close range to finish an excellent move also involving Matthew Bowen which cut through the visitors' defence. A great finish doubled the lead just before the hour mark. Andrew Rogers cut in from the right and fired a low left-foot shot into the bottom right corner of the net.

Cwmamman created a spell of pressure to reduce the deficit in the 68th minute with a spectacular 25-yard drive which flew into the top-right corner. “Everything in the box,” urged the visiting player-manager but, late on, Kingfishers’ sub Matthew Tabb saw a low shot cleared off the line.

Stafford Rangers 2 Droylsden 1

Saturday 26th April 2008
Stafford Rangers 2 Droylsden 1
Blue Square Premier at Marston Road
Attendance: 470

Stafford Rangers ended their difficult season with a spirited performance to move off the bottom at the expense of Droylsden. Neil Grayson gave Rangers a 13th-minute lead before former Stafford midfielder Ged Murphy was red carded just after the half hour for violent conduct. Sean Murphy levelled for the visitors early in the second half and Nick Wellecomme scored the winner in the 69th minute.

In a lively start, both sides created early openings. Danny Ellis saw a 20-yard shot to a deflection off a defender and loop up into the safe hands of Danny Alcock.

Ishmale Reid delivered a perfect cross from the left to Neil Grayson who sent his header wide.

A slip from Kevin Lynch inside the Droylsden area allowed Stafford to take a 13th-minute lead. The midfielder allowed Nick Wellecomme to square a pass for Grayson to hammer past Paul Phillips into the roof of the net from six yards out. It was the striker's 13th goal of the season and he finished as leading scorer.

Lynch soon limped off and was replaced by former Stafford midfielder Ged Murphy.

Djimi Sangare got forward with the attack and set up a good opportunity for Stafford to extend their lead. Wellecomme fed Jon Loukes who drove wide from just outside the area.

Murphy's game lasted barely 15 minutes before he was sent off in the 33rd minute for violent conduct.

Stafford certainly had the desire to end the season with a win and before the interval Sangare headed weakly at Phillips.

With Steve Halford on for Ellis at the start of the season, Droylsden went on the attack in search of an equaliser.

They got back on level terms six minutes after the restart. Awarded a free-kick 22 yards out for a foul by Richie Sutton, Sean Newton sent a left-foot curler into the top-right corner out of reach of Alcock's outstretched hand.

Stafford won two corners in quick succession in a bid to get back in front and Chris Flynn bravely headed the second one over the bar.

Both sides clearly wanted to made sure they didn't finish bottom with Stafford needing to score to avoid the wooden spoon. Stafford regained the lead in the 69th minute. The persistence of Sangare, who ran past two defenders in a run down the left, set up Wellecomme who fired past Philipps via the right-hand post.

Sangare got forward again but this time curled a right-foot shot well wide from 20 yards. Damion Jarrett headed straight at Phillips as Stafford looked for another goal.

The home fans continued to be entertained as Stafford finished with a flourish.

Jarrett hit the target with in dipping volley, which Phillips caught and the midfielder saw another effort smothered by the advancing Phillips who left his line.

Droylsden threw bodies forward in stoppage time, with Newson heading straight at Alcock, but to no avail as Stafford stood firm to finish in 23rd position.

After the game, Danny Alcock received both the Supporters and Players Player of the Season. The Directors jointly honoured Kevin Street and Neil Grayson. Wayne Daniel celebrated his 300th appearance - well done Shooter!

Teams
Stafford Rangers (black and white stripes / black / black): 1. Danny Alcock, 38. Alex Gibson, 5. Wayne Daniel (capt), 2. Richie Sutton, 6. Djoumin Sangare, 35. Damion Jarrett, 7. Chris Flynn, 43. Jonathan Loukes, 30. Ishmale Reid, 9. Neil Grayson, 42. Nick Wellecomme. Subs: 15. Nathan Smith (for Reid, 85), 16. Tom Ingram, 21. Jemiah Richards, 24. Steve Hopkinson, 33. Danny Allen (gk)

Droylsden (blue / blue / blue): 1. Paul Phillips, 2. Lee Roche, 4. Colin Cryan, 5. Greg Strong, 28. Sean Newton, 8. Jamie McGuire, 17. Kevin Lynch, 15. Ashley Burbeary, 23. Robbie Talbot, 9. Terry Fearns, 26. Danny Ellis. Subs: 11. Chris Denham, 16. Adam Dugdale (for Talbot, 77), 22. Steve Halford (for Ellis, ht), 27. Ged Murphy (for Lynch, 16), 39. Jimmy Williams

Referee: C. Pawson (South Yorkshire)
Attendance: 685 (away fans 98)

This match report was originally written for and published on the now defunct www.staffordrangers.co.uk

Barlaston 2 Wolstanton United 6

Saturday 26th April 2008
Barlaston 2 Wolstanton United 6
Staffordshire County Senior League Premier Division
At: Springbank Park Pitch 2, Yarnfield
Kick-off: 2-30 pm
Attendance: 13 (headcount)
Weather: warm, sunny spells
Duration: first half: 45:20; second half: 45:44

Stafford Rangers' 5-15 pm kick-off initially posed a problem of how to fit in an afternoon game until I spotted Barlaston’s home fixture with Wolstanton. And a bonus turned out to be my first match seen on the elusive pitch 2 at Springbank Park.

Barlaston play their home games at Stone Dominoes Springbank Park in Yarnfield. The club was established in 1998 and previously played under the name of Wedgwood Sports & Social, used until 2006. Last season the finished runners-up in Division One to gain promotion to the Premier Division for the first time. Travelling north up the A34 past Stone, turn left immediately after the Wayfarer Pub and continue up the lane towards Yarnfield with the entrance to Springbank Park is on the left after crossing the M6.

From the car park, there is a turnstile that leads into the first part of the complex. As well as changing rooms and a club house, there are three main pitches, numbered 1 to 3 from right to left away. To the right past the club house is Stone Dominoes recently-built floodlight enclosed stadium which I visited last October. Like Pitches 1 and 3, Pitch 2 is a decent flat surface, railed off with permanent dugouts.

Barlaston are regular programme issuers and the edition for this match was brought round and sold for £1 just after kick-off. It was a 32-pager with plenty of reading material and statistics.

Wolstanton got the game underway attacking the changing rooms end of Pitch 2 and there was soon a controversy. Visiting keeper Douglas Hughes, who was the last man, collided with Shaun Hewitt just inside the Wolstanton area but the referee decided to award a goal kick after consulting his assistant.

Considering the final scoreline, the first goal wasn't scored until the 25th minute. Barlaston keeper Matt Kelter had difficulty in claiming a bouncing ball down the middle and Mark Grice slotted home home from eight yards with a defdender on the line. Midfielder Peter Ford doubled the lead six minutes later when he netted with a close-range looping header.

The home side quickly pulled a goal back in the 33rd minute. Chris Goodall's initial shot was blocked and Lee Goodwin drove the rebound into the top right corner from the edge of the area. In a real turnaround, Barlaston levelled things up five minutes later. Phil McMurdo swung a free-kick into the area and John Marland fired home at close range after Daren Bloor headed the ball on towards the right-hand post. Kelter produced a good diving save from Ford to keep his side on level terms at the interval.

Kelter produced another save less than a minute after the restart to thwart Ashley Moran but couldn’t prevent Wolstanton from regaining the lead in the 50th minute. Mark Grice stayed onside to latch onto a throughball down the inside right channel and fired low into the opposite corner of the net. Barlaston appealed for offside but the referee indicated that the ball had come off a defender on its way to Grice.

Mark Grice completed his hat-trick on the hour when he fired low into the bottom right despite the close attentions of a defender and netted his fourth goal (to make it 2-5) in the 63rd minute. This time Ashley Moran intercepted a pass midway inside the Barlaston half, fed Grice who took the ball forward before slotting past Kelter.

Grice wrapped up the scoring in the 84th minute with his fifth goal of the afternoon. His initial chip was turned round superbly by the flying Kelter but he headed home at close range from the resulting corner.

Barlaston (blue/blue/blue): 1. Matt Kelter, 2. Tom Davis, 3. Phil McMurdo, 4. Chris Stevenson, 5. John Marland (capt), 6. Roger Bird, 7. Pete Birks, 8. Daren Bloor, 9. Chris Goodall, 10. Lee Goodwin, 11. Shaun Hewitt. Subs: 12. Adam Battison (for Hewitt, 68), 14. Chris Baddeley, 15. Lee Moore, 16. Ken Wilson, 17. John Smith.

Wolstanton United (red/red/red): 1. Douglas Hughes (capt), 2. Edward Birch, 3. Martyn Davies, 4. Robert Edwards, 5. Peter Ford, 6. Ross Cope, 7. Daniel Brown, 8. Tom Shaw, 9. Timothy Grice, 10. Mark Grice, 11. Ashley Moran. Subs: 12. John Hancock, 14. Simon Wilshaw, 16. Mark Nolan.

Referee: Paul Stonier.

Goals
0-1 Mark Grice (25)
0-2 Ford (31)
1-2 Goodwin (33)
2-2 Marland (38)
2-3 Mark Grice (50)
2-4 Mark Grice (60)
2-5 Mark Grice (63)
2-6 Mark Grice (84)

Exeter City 4 Stafford Rangers 1

Tuesday 22nd April 2008
Exeter City 4 Stafford Rangers 1
Blue Square Premier
At: St James' Park
Kick-off: 7-45 pm
Attendance: 4079
Weather: sunny
Duration: first half 46:26; second half: 47:53


On the original fixture list, this game was scheduled for Saturday 26th April and perfect for a weekend down in Devon. However, to accommodate the end-of-season promotion play-offs, this game was brought forward four days to this Tuesday night date with Stafford's final home game against Droylsden brought forward seven days to this Saturday with a 5-15 pm kick-off.

I travelled down on the coach and we stopped for a pre-match meal at a nice country restaurant at Willand close to Digger Land before continuing down the M5 to Exeter.

St James’ Park is one of those large old Football League stadiums it has been a pleasure to visit during Stafford’s two-year stint in the Blue Square Premier.

Despite being condemned to relegation a couple of weeks ago, Stafford (in 24th and bottom position with 22 points from 44 games) still had pride to play for and a real possibility of finishing in 23rd position to avoid the wooden spoon. They went into this game one point behind second-from-bottom Droylsden who were at home to Woking.

At the other end of the table, promotion was very much on the minds of Exeter City (5th position with 79 points from 44 games) who knew that a win over Stafford and anything less than a win for sixth-placed Stevenage Borough would guarantee a play-off spot .

Injuries and suspensions provided manager Steve Bull MBE with a selection conundrum and he was forced to make four changes to the side that started last Saturday’s against Crawley. Missing completely from the squad were Richie Sutton, Samy Mawene and suspended Ross Draper while Tom Ingram dropped to the bench. Back into the side came skipper Wayne Daniel who had recovered from the calf strain that had kept him on the bench against Crawley. For Daniel it was his 299th Stafford appearance, one short of a magnificent milestone.

Exeter took the lead with just 23 seconds on the clock. Moxey, on the left wide of the area, fired a low shot which Danny Alcock couldn't prevent crossing the line. But Rangers quickly got forward and Kevin Street fired against the home bar from 25 yards out. Nick Wellecomme also headed straight at Paul Jones but, in any case, was flagged offside.

The Grecians doubled their advantage in the 34th minute. Matt Gill and Adam Stansfield combined down the right with the latter crossing low into the area for Moxey to fire home from six yards out.

Just before the interval, Alan Dodd was forced to the sidelines with what looked like a facial injury and was replaced in the second half by Tom Ingram.

Just 134 seconds of the second half had elapsed when Moxey struck again. The midfielder fired an unstoppable volley across the face of goal into the bottom-right corner. Moments later, Alcock produced a remarkable flying save to keep out Matt Taylor's goalbound header.

Substitute Ben Watson scored his side's fourth goal barely a couple of minutes after replacing Stansfield. He latched onto a throughball and slotted past Alcock.

Rangers netted a consolation in the first minute of stoppage time. Reid picked up Street's throw and sent an unstoppable 35-yard left-foot drive screaming into the top-left corner, giving Paul Jones no chance at all.

Exeter City (red and white stripes / black / black): 27. Paul Jones, 2. Steve Tully, 16. Matthew Taylor, 5. Daniel Seabourne, 3. George Friend, 28. Ryan Harley, 4. Matt Gill, 15. Rob Edwards, 21. Dean Moxey, 9. Adam Stansfield, 20. Richard Logan. Subs: 32. Ben Watson (for Stansfield, 53), 10. Wayne Carlisle (for Seabourne, 61), 22. Liam Sercombe (for Gill, 74), 14. Bertrand Cozic, 1. Andy Marriott (gk)

Stafford Rangers (blue / white / blue): 1. Danny Alcock, 24. Steve Hopkinson, 5. Wayne Daniel (capt), 18. Alan Dodd, 44. Jon Loukes, 38. Alex Gibson, 8. Kevin Street, 7. Chris Flynn, 30. Ishmale Reid, 9. Neil Grayson, 42. Nick Wellecomme. Subs: 16. Tom Ingram (for Dodd, ht), 6. Djoumin Sangare, 20. Marco Adaggio, 33. Danny Allen (gk), 35. Damion Jarrett

Referee: A. Sainsbury (Wiltshire)

Goals:
1-0 Moxey (1)
2-0 Moxey (34)
3-0 Moxey (47)
4-0 Watson (54)
4-1 Reid (90+1)






This match report was originally written for and published on the now defunct www.staffordrangers.co.uk