Stafford enjoy 30-year cup high

30 maalis 2022 By James Gordon

Stafford Rangers welcomed their biggest county cup crowd for more than 30 years in beating Stoke City on Tuesday night.

Matt Hill’s side, who have enjoyed a solid season in the Northern Premier League Premier Division, reached the final with a 2-0 win.

The crowd of 608 at Marston Road was the largest for a home Staffordshire Senior Cup tie since a 2-0 win over Tamworth in January 1989.

Joe Dunne and Tom Tonks scored in either half as Stafford saw off a youthful side from their EFL neighbours.

Fellow NPL side Leek Town missed out on meeting them in the final at Burton Albion’s Pirelli Stadium on May 4.

Leek were beaten 8-7 on penalties by Stone Old Alleynians after a 1-1 draw.

Where next?

South Shields ground partners extend deal South Shields have announced that 1st Cloud has extended its naming rights partnership with the club for a further season.

Radcliffe launch Football Foundation A new sporting organisation has been established in Radcliffe to be known as Radcliffe Football Foundation which has already successfully brought together adult and junior football participation.