Match Reports

June 2014

Stamford unable to break Barwell down Barwell 1 - 0 Stamford By Richard Curtis,

Danny Newton’s first half strike proved to be the match winner for Barwell in a game of few clear cut chances.

Late Penalty denies Stamford deserved win Stamford 2 - 2 Worksop Town By Richard Curtis,

A 90th minute penalty denied the Daniels three points at home to Worksop Town yesterday.

Four in two for Robbins but Stamford lose Stamford 3 - 4 Rushall Olympic By Richard Curtis,

Stamford lost out to the odd goal in 7 when they hosted Rushall Olympic with the Pics arguably one of the best & fastest sides they have faced so far

Robbins double fires Stamford to victory Trafford 0 - 2 Stamford By Richard Curtis,

A Robbins double brought three precious points, as they built on David Staff's half time words and produced a really strong second half performance.

No luck at all as Stamford go down in derby Stamford 1 - 2 Grantham Town By Richard Curtis,

A missed penalty, and three fabulous efforts denied by the woodwork, underlined how desperately close Stamford came to at least a point in this match.

United quality too much for Daniels FC United of Manchester 6 - 0 Stamford By Richard Curtis,

Stamford were well beaten by a vastly superior United side. The home side was awash with footballing talent which, was just too much for the Daniels.

Free kicks undo Stamford after bright start Ilkeston FC 3 - 0 Stamford By Richard Curtis,

Stamford were undone by two free kicks in as many minutes after they had posed the greater threat throughout an evenly-contested first half.

Smith hat-trick highlights remarkable opener Stamford 6 - 4 Frickley Athletic By Richard Curtis,

Phew! Welcome to the Northern Premier League. A six goals by the Daniels all contributed to a roller coaster afternoon.

Stamford fail to build on promising start Ashton United 2 - 1 Stamford By Richard Curtis,

An uninspiring, lack-lustre second half performance meant a splendid opportunity to secure precious Northern Premier League points was surrendered.

Deadly double stretches winless run Matlock Town 2 - 0 Stamford By Richard Curtis,

Two goals from Daniel Holland in as many second half minutes stretched Stamford’s winless Northern Premier League run to five matches.

Stamford hold high-flying Chorley to a draw Stamford 1 - 1 Chorley By Richard Curtis,

The Daniels held high-flying Chorley to a 1-1 draw at the Vic Couzens Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Late winner clinches great Stamford victory Stamford 1 - 0 Buxton By Richard Curtis,

Shawn Richards hit a crucial late winner as Stamford finally saw off ten-man Buxton to pick up a precious Northern Premier League win.

Sensational Richards inspires key victory Stamford 4 - 3 Stocksbridge Park Steels By Richard Curtis,

Stamford extended their unbeaten home run to seven matches in all competitions after another rollercoaster victory, this time against Stocksbridge.

Lees piles on the anguish for Daniels Stafford Rangers 2 - 1 Stamford By Richard Curtis,

Anguish for Stamford as they let a half time lead slip and so allow Stafford Rangers to snatch only their second Northern Premier League.

No Cup hangover for impressive Daniels Rushall Olympic 0 - 2 Stamford By Richard Curtis,

Stamford bounced back from their FA Cup disappointment to show real character and record a solid victory at Rushall Olympic.

Erratic Daniels are beaten by Whitby Stamford 1 - 2 Whitby Town By Richard Curtis,

Stamford’s erratic form showed few signs of settling with a disappointing performance and a 2-1 loss at home to Whitby Town this afternoon.

Home comforts deserting Stamford Stamford 0 - 2 Barwell By Richard Curtis,

Stamford produced another disappointing home display as two first half Barwell goals saw them to victory last night.

Stamford face harsh realities of life in NPL Worksop Town 6 - 1 Stamford By Richard Curtis,

The spectre of a long, hard winter loomed large at Worksop on Saturday as Stamford took a comprehensive pounding.

Stamford leave it late to rescue a point Stamford 2 - 2 Trafford By Richard Curtis,

Stamford left it late to salvage a well-deserved point at home to fellow strugglers Trafford on Saturday afternoon.

Staff hails Marine win as best yet Marine 1 - 3 Stamford By Richard Curtis,

Stamford manager David Staff hailed Saturday’s win at high-flying Marine as their best performance of the season.

Daniels beat the league leaders Stamford 2 - 0 Skelmersdale United By Richard Curtis,

Stamford beat league leaders Skelmersdale United 2-0 to move out of the bottom four of the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League on Saturday afternoon.

Wonder Lynch save protects deserved point Frickley Athletic 1 - 1 Stamford By Richard Curtis,

It took a world class save from Alex Lynch to deservedly preserve a precious point for Stamford on this murky afternoon in South Yorkshire.

Ilkeston end Daniels unbeaten run Stamford 0 - 2 Ilkeston FC By Richard Curtis,

The Daniels’ four match unbeaten league run came to an end with a 2-0 defeat at home to Ilkeston on Saturday afternoon.

Stamford return empty handed after long trip Blyth Spartans 2 - 1 Stamford By Richard Curtis,

A disappointing second successive Northern Premier League defeat for Stamford this time a north east side Blyth Spartans.

Challinor the Magnificent Stamford 3 - 0 Kings Lynn Town By Richard Curtis,

Stamford always find a hero for their derby clashes with Kings Lynn.

Stamford end year on a high Stamford 4 - 0 Droylsden By Richard Curtis,

The Daniels ended the year on a high, putting four past bottom side Droylsden without reply in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League on Saturday.

Worthy point on atrocious afternoon Grantham Town 1 - 1 Stamford By Richard Curtis,

Make no mistake, this was a precious point away from home on a day when gale-driven squalls of icy rain thrust through Grantham's exposed Trent Road

Super save ensures Daniels claim a point Stamford 2 - 2 Nantwich Town By Richard Curtis,

A superb injury-time save from Alex Lynch ensured that Stamford secured a deserved point at home against Nantwich Town on Saturday.

Staff says Stamford could have done better Chorley 3 - 0 Stamford By Richard Curtis,

Stamford manager David Staff was left disappointed after losing at Chorley on Saturday.

Superb defence impresses Stamford boss Stamford 2 - 1 Ashton United By Richard Curtis,

Stamford manager David Staff felt that his side deserved their win on Saturday against the Northern Premier League form side Ashton United.

Daniels pull away from dogfight Stamford 3 - 1 Witton Albion By Richard Curtis,

The Daniels have pulled further from the relegation dogfight with a 3-1 victory at home to bottom-four side Witton Albion.

Good point but Daniels sad not to have won Buxton 2 - 2 Stamford By Richard Curtis,

Stamford last night paid the penalty after they were unable to force home a victory which should have been their's against 10-man Buxton last night.

May 2014

Daniels extend unbeaten run with comfortable victory Stamford 2 - 0 Stafford Rangers By Richard Curtis,

Stamford extended their unbeaten league run to four matches with a comfortable 2-0 victory at home to relegation-threatened Stafford Rangers.

Stamford stung by whirlwind goal Nantwich Town 3 - 1 Stamford By Richard Curtis,

Stamford never recovered from a first minute goal as they slumped to their first defeat in five matches, at Nantwich last night.

Fish, chips and 3 points make tasty Whitby cocktail Whitby Town 1 - 2 Stamford By Richard Curtis,

Inspired by a wonderful goalkeeping display from Will Jones, battling Stamford took a huge step towards securing NPL football.

Jaded Daniels well beaten at Witton Witton Albion 2 - 1 Stamford By Richard Curtis,

Stamford disappointed as they slumped to defeat against a hungry Witton side who got the better of them in every department.

Daniels pay price for sloppy defending Stamford 1 - 3 AFC Fylde By Richard Curtis,

Title-chasing Fylde had their hosts to thank for all three goals in a 3-1 victory that leaves Stamford looking nervously over their shoulders.

Poacher Robbins ensures vital victory Stamford 1 - 0 Matlock Town By Richard Curtis,

A first half strike from fit again Ryan Robbins was enough to ensure that Stamford secured a much needed Northern Premier League victory.

Daniels lose but other results help them AFC Fylde 2 - 0 Stamford By Richard Curtis,

Fylde completed a league double over Stamford in the space of a week as they made it 17 matches unbeaten in all competitions.

Stamford sunk by Marine Stamford 2 - 4 Marine By Richard Curtis,

Stamford were sunk 4-2 at home by fellow strugglers Marine and dragged into a relegation dogfight.

Captain Marvel the hero in epic Stamford win Skelmersdale United 0 - 1 Stamford By Richard Curtis,

What a day for Captain Marvel to snatch what could be Stamford's most significant goal in their quest to retain Northern Premier League status!

Only a footballing miracle can stop Stamford now Stocksbridge Park Steels 1 - 3 Stamford By Richard Curtis,

Has Nabil Shariff’s second half double secured Nothern Premier League football at Stamford’s Borderville ground next season?

Wonderful hat-trick of away wins ensures NPL future Droylsden 0 - 3 Stamford By Richard Curtis,

Stamford’s win at Droylsden means that their Northern Premier League status for next season is secure.

Stamford make FC United battle all the way Stamford 2 - 3 FC United of Manchester By Richard Curtis,

Stamford's defiant second half resistance was finally broken with little more than six minutes to go when quality striker Michael Norton

Narrow defeat for Daniels in drab derby Kings Lynn Town 2 - 1 Stamford By Richard Curtis,

King’s Lynn won what was in truth a fairly dour derby encounter which produced very little goalmouth action.

High scoring end to the season Stamford 3 - 4 Blyth Spartans By David Whitby,

Stamford’s league season ended just as it began way back in August with a high-scoring feast of goals at the Vic Couzens Stadium.

BLUES HEAD TO THE PLAY-OFFS Leek Town 1 - 0 Bedworth United By Steve Reynolds,

Blues completed the double over the Greenbacks – but it wasn't enough to take the title.

BLUES PEGGED HACK BY 10 MAN BORO Scarborough Athletic 1 - 1 Leek Town By Steve Reynolds,

Blues boss Lee Casswell made two changes to his line-up with Paul Donnelly replacing Rhys Swetnam in defence, while Niall MaGuire was preferred in midfield to Dan Shelley.

SEVENTH HEAVEN FOR IN-FORM BLUES Leek Town 1 - 0 Carlton Town By Steve Reynolds,

Blues Championship charge is still on course after they recorded a seventh victory on the spin when they overcame mid-table Carlton Town at Harrison Park on Saturday.

ROBINSON STARS AS MILLERS BEAT DRAYTON Carlton Town 4 - 0 Market Drayton Town By Alan Murphy,

Anton Robinson starred as Carlton Town finished their league campaign on a high, beating Market Drayton 4-0 at the Bill Stokeld stadium.

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