Curzon Ashton defeated Stalybridge Celtic 3-1 in the FA Trophy Final on 26 September 2026. The match took place as the season's culminating fixture between the two non-league sides. The hosts moved ahead in the final standings with the result.
Exact goal timings and scorers were not recorded in the available match data. The report does not include specific minutes for the goals, dismissals, or substitutions because those details were not supplied by the match provider. What is confirmed is the final scoreline of 3-1 in Curzon Ashton's favour.
Curzon Ashton registered 94 attacks compared to Stalybridge Celtic's 83. The hosts controlled 57 per cent of possession while the visitors held 43 per cent. Curzon Ashton earned three corners against Stalybridge Celtic's zero. Only one yellow card was shown, to a Stalybridge Celtic player, while no red cards were issued by either side.
Curzon Ashton's recent form included a 1-2 defeat to Bradford (Park Avenue) on 5 September 2026 and a 1-0 victory over Ilkeston Town on 15 November 2025. Stalybridge Celtic came into the final with a 3-2 win against Lower Breck on 12 September 2026 and a 2-1 victory over Bradford (Park Avenue) on 29 August 2026.
The three-goal margin gives Curzon Ashton a positive goal difference from the final. Stalybridge Celtic were unable to recover after conceding the first goal, and the visitors finished without a corner to their name. The result marks Curzon Ashton's progression through the tournament with this victory.
