vs Prediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Curzon Ashton go into this FA Trophy round with four wins from their last five matches and only one defeat: 2-0 at Lancaster City, before that a 1-2 home loss to Bradford (Park Avenue), a 2-0 home win over Ashton United, a 3-1 away win at Cleethorpes Town and, further back, a 4-0 win at Warrington Town. Stalybridge Celtic have won four of their last five, with a single draw in between: a 3-2 home win over Lower Breck, before that a 2-1 home win over Bradford (Park Avenue), a 2-1 away win at Ashton United, a 1-1 draw with Leek Town and, further back, a 1-0 win over Chasetown. In the only previous meeting, in July 2021, Stalybridge Celtic lost 1-2 at home to Curzon Ashton. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.