Biography
After coming through the youth ranks at Port Vale, Ben joined Leek Town, making his first team debut as a raw 16 year old substitute on 28 February 2006. Moved on to Newcastle Town (07/08:32,9lge) in July 2007.
Returned to Leek (08/09:37,13lge) in September 2008, joining Stafford Rangers (09/10:15+1,6) in July 2009. Signed for Alfreton Town (09/10:7+10,2) in November 2009 but returned to Stafford (10/11:33,6lge) in June 2010. A close season capture for the Dabbers in June 2011, he was sold to Macclesfield Town (2011-12:5+9,0) in January 2012 for a five-figure fee (£10k + £5k based on appearances), making his League debut as a substitute at home to Torquay United, 14/01/2012. Joined Chester on a month’s loan in August 2012 signing for the Cestrians on a permanent basis in November 2012. Went on loan to Altrincham (12/13:4,1lge) in February 2013 before a permanent move to Brackley Town (13/14:19,3lge) in October 2013.
Returning to Leek (13/14:9,5) in March 2014, he then re-joined Newcastle Town (14/15:8,1lge) in the 2014 close season but left in October 2014 due to work commitments. Signed for Witton Albion (15/16:3+7,2) in August 2015 before a third spell at Newcastle (15/16:5,2lge) in October 2015 was followed by a move to Alsager Town in March 2016.
Linked up with Kidsgrove Athletic in the summer of 2016, netting six times for ‘Grove before heading to Whitchurch Alport (17/18) in May 2017. Returned to Stafford Rangers in January 2019, making Hanley Town his 14th club in January 2020.
Debut
August 14th, 2011
Mickleover 3 - 1 Nantwich Town
League (NPL Premier Division)
Playing Statistics - First Team Competitive matches
(All Seasons)
Please use the filters below to select a season to view details of all games played.
| Competition |
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NPS |
G2G |
Win % |
Draw % |
Loss % |
No competitions played in.
| Totals: |
28 (4) | 12 | - |
0.38 | 50.0 | 18.8 | 31.3 |
| Recent Starting Appearances (First Team Competitive matches)
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Recent Goals Scored (First Team Competitive matches)
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List of First Team Competitive matches played (click to expand)
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Jan 2nd, 2012
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02/01/12
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League |
NPL Premier Division |
vs. Chester FC (A)
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1 - 1 |
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Dec 26th, 2011
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26/12/11
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League |
NPL Premier Division |
vs. Stafford Rang (H)
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2 - 0 |
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Dec 13th, 2011
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13/12/11
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Cheshire Senior Cup |
2nd Round |
vs. Woodley Sports (A)
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3 - 2 |
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Dec 10th, 2011
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10/12/11
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League |
NPL Premier Division |
vs. Chorley (A)
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0 - 1 |
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Dec 6th, 2011
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06/12/11
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Northern Premier League Cup |
3rd Round |
vs. Newcastle T (A)
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2 - 2 |
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Dec 3rd, 2011
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03/12/11
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League |
NPL Premier Division |
vs. Whitby T (A)
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5 - 4 |
(sub)
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Nov 29th, 2011
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29/11/11
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League |
NPL Premier Division |
vs. FC Utd of M/c (H)
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1 - 1 |
(sub)
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Nov 26th, 2011
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26/11/11
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League |
NPL Premier Division |
vs. Buxton (H)
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0 - 0 |
(sub)
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Nov 23rd, 2011
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23/11/11
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League |
NPL Premier Division |
vs. Burscough (A)
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1 - 2 |
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Nov 19th, 2011
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19/11/11
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League |
NPL Premier Division |
vs. Kendal T (A)
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1 - 4 |
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Nov 12th, 2011
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12/11/11
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FA Cup |
1st Round |
vs. MK Dons (A)
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0 - 6 |
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Nov 9th, 2011
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09/11/11
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Cheshire Senior Cup |
1st Round |
vs. Northwich Villa (A)
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5 - 1 |
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Nov 5th, 2011
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05/11/11
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League |
NPL Premier Division |
vs. Ashton Utd (A)
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1 - 1 |
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Nov 1st, 2011
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01/11/11
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League |
NPL Premier Division |
vs. Northwich Vics (H)
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3 - 2 |
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Oct 29th, 2011
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29/10/11
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FA Cup |
4th Round Qualifying |
vs. Nuneaton T (H)
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1 - 0 |
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Oct 22nd, 2011
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22/10/11
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FA Trophy |
1st Round Qualifying |
vs. Kendal T (A)
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0 - 1 |
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Oct 15th, 2011
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15/10/11
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FA Cup |
3rd Round Qualifying |
vs. Kendal T (H)
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2 - 1 |
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Oct 11th, 2011
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11/10/11
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League |
NPL Premier Division |
vs. Matlock T (H)
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2 - 1 |
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Oct 8th, 2011
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08/10/11
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League |
NPL Premier Division |
vs. Worksop T (A)
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0 - 3 |
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Oct 1st, 2011
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01/10/11
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FA Cup |
2nd Round Qualifying |
vs. Northwich Vics (A)
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2 - 1 |
(sub)
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Sep 27th, 2011
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27/09/11
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League |
NPL Premier Division |
vs. Rushall Oly (A)
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1 - 0 |
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Sep 24th, 2011
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24/09/11
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League |
NPL Premier Division |
vs. Stocksbridge PS (H)
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1 - 0 |
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Sep 20th, 2011
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20/09/11
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FA Cup |
1st Round Qualifying |
vs. Ramsbottom Utd (A)
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2 - 1 |
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Sep 14th, 2011
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14/09/11
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League |
NPL Premier Division |
vs. FC Utd of M/c (A)
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3 - 1 |
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Sep 10th, 2011
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10/09/11
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League |
NPL Premier Division |
vs. Whitby T (H)
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2 - 0 |
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Sep 6th, 2011
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06/09/11
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League |
NPL Premier Division |
vs. Burscough (H)
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3 - 4 |
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Aug 29th, 2011
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29/08/11
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League |
NPL Premier Division |
vs. Chester FC (H)
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4 - 1 |
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Aug 27th, 2011
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27/08/11
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League |
NPL Premier Division |
vs. Frickley Ath (A)
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2 - 1 |
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Aug 23rd, 2011
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23/08/11
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League |
NPL Premier Division |
vs. Chasetown (A)
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4 - 4 |
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Aug 20th, 2011
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20/08/11
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League |
NPL Premier Division |
vs. Bradford PA (H)
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0 - 3 |
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Aug 17th, 2011
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17/08/11
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League |
NPL Premier Division |
vs. Marine (H)
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1 - 2 |
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Aug 14th, 2011
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14/08/11
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League |
NPL Premier Division |
vs. Mickleover Sports (A)
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1 - 3 |
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List of First Team Competitive goals scored (click to expand)
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Dec 26th, 2011
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26/12/11
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League |
NPL Premier Division |
vs. Stafford Rang (H)
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2 - 0 |
(31') |
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Dec 13th, 2011
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13/12/11
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Cheshire Senior Cup |
2nd Round |
vs. Woodley Sports (A)
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3 - 2 |
(22') |
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Nov 1st, 2011
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01/11/11
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League |
NPL Premier Division |
vs. Northwich Vics (H)
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3 - 2 |
(37') |
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Oct 11th, 2011
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11/10/11
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League |
NPL Premier Division |
vs. Matlock T (H)
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2 - 1 |
(60') p |
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Sep 24th, 2011
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24/09/11
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League |
NPL Premier Division |
vs. Stocksbridge PS (H)
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1 - 0 |
(66') |
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Sep 10th, 2011
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10/09/11
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League |
NPL Premier Division |
vs. Whitby T (H)
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2 - 0 |
(65') |
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Sep 6th, 2011
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06/09/11
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League |
NPL Premier Division |
vs. Burscough (H)
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3 - 4 |
(68') |
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Aug 29th, 2011
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29/08/11
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League |
NPL Premier Division |
vs. Chester FC (H)
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4 - 1 |
(55') p |
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Aug 29th, 2011
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29/08/11
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League |
NPL Premier Division |
vs. Chester FC (H)
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4 - 1 |
(29') |
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Aug 27th, 2011
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27/08/11
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League |
NPL Premier Division |
vs. Frickley Ath (A)
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2 - 1 |
(-) |
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Aug 23rd, 2011
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23/08/11
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League |
NPL Premier Division |
vs. Chasetown (A)
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4 - 4 |
(31') p |
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Aug 23rd, 2011
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23/08/11
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League |
NPL Premier Division |
vs. Chasetown (A)
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4 - 4 |
(66') |
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| = Starting Appearances (Sub Appearances) | = Goals | NPS = Squad Appearances (as Non-Playing Sub) | GtGR = Goals to Games Ratio
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| W/D/L - Games won, drawn or lost as percentage of games played in |
