TRAFFORD travelled to Stoke-on-Trent today (Saturday 5th November) and brought home three vital league points with a win over Hanley Town. The hosts were reduced to 10-men as part of the penalty award which Jack Dorney despatched to gain Trafford’s equaliser. Saj Elhassan then bagged the winner at a rainy Potteries Park in front of Trafford’s ever-noisy travelling fans. Dave Law’s full match report will be published in the next 14 hours so look out for that here on traffordfc.com!

Trafford FC’s Christmas Draw, postponed following the frozen-off game v. Skelmersdale on December 17th, took place yesterday (Monday Jan 2nd) in the Clubhouse following the exciting 2-2 draw with Glossop North End.

Club officials Dave Murray and Pete McGrath conducted the draw, and the winners are as follows:

First Prize, £100: Mark Collier
2nd Prize, Hamper: Linda Evans
3rd, Bottle of Grants Whisky: Mark Brooks
4th, Bottle of Martini: Nick Stephens
5th, Bottle of Gordons Gin: Christine Royle
6th, Bottle of Todleys Gin: Bob Halliwell
7th, Bottle of Italian Liqueur: John Petch
8th, Bottle of Rose Simply: Tom Walmsley
9th, Bottle of Pink Wine: Chris Sloan
10th, Bottle of Red Wine: Chris Sloan
11th, Box of Ales: Dave Knights
12th, Small Chocolates: Geoff Johnson

Thank you to everybody who took part, sold and bought tickets, and massive thanks to our committee member Dave Murray for organising the whole thing, and to Barbara Whitten for once again putting together an AMAZING hamper!

We’ll do it all again next year!!!

Trafford continued their pre-season preparations by making it 3 wins out of 4, defeating Bury AFC 2-0 at the Home Estates Shawe View this evening (Tuesday 19th July). The goals were scored by front-two Tom Bentham and Mike Burke in the first half. Dave Law’s match report will be published in the next 24-hours, so you can read all about the game then…….

Hi folks! Danny Caldecott’s team are at HOME tomorrow (Saturday 26th March) versus Clitheroe FC in the Northern Premier League, kick off 3pm. It’s NON LEAGUE DAY (i.e. there are no Premier League or Championship games this weekend) so if you fancy an alternative football experience, get yourself down to the Home Estates Shawe View Stadium where admission is £8 / £5 / £2. We have two licensed bars, plus a Tea Bar serving hot food and hot & cold drinks & snacks. You can watch the game whilst supping a lovely beverage! It would be lovely to see you – we’ve even arranged for the weather to be nice!
Shawe View, Pennybridge Lane, M41 5DL (behind The Bird in Hand pub / Not far from Chassen Road train station & park)
COME ON THE TRAFFORD!!!!

TRAFFORD’S marvellous recent form has continued today (Saturday 7th September) with an away victory at Bridlington Town in the Isuzu FA Trophy!
Centre-back Jordan Fagbola scored the only goal of the game after 8 minutes, with Sam Booth again performing heroics in the Trafford goal, which included saving a penalty!
Dave Law’s full match report will be on this website overnight, so read the full story once it’s available! WELL DONE EVERYONE! (pic courtesy of Anthony Henderson)

Trafford’s club captain Astley Mulholland has decided to leave the club after last night’s game versus Nantwich Town.

The experienced midfielder racked up 112 appearances for the club over two spells – he initially played for us during the 2014-15 season, joining during Graham Heathcote’s spell in charge, and scoring on his debut against Marine FC at Shawe View in February 2015.

Astley then returned to the club at the start of Danny Caldecott’s reign, becoming a vital and consistent member of the team. He was made captain by DC in 2022.

Following Astley’s decision, current Boss Karl Marginson said:

“I want to thank Astley for his hard work during my short time at the club, he’s performed excellently when called upon and we wish him the very best of luck in whatever he chooses to do”

It goes without saying that everyone here at Trafford FC will miss Astley, and his wonderful family who were always here to support him and the team over the last 3-&-half years. All the best Skipper!

Trafford’s FA Trophy adventure, which saw them reach the 3rd Qualifying round, came to an end today at the hands of Premier Division side Ashton United. The 5-2 scoreline was somewhat harsh on Karl Marginson’s team – they were caught cold at the start of the game conceding two goals in the first nine minutes, but after that they were very close to the higher division side and played some good football – you can read more about that in Dave Law’s match report which will be uploaded later tonight.
Trafford are back in League action this coming Tuesday at home, when Mossley are the visitors to the AwayDayCare Shawe View, kick off 7.45pm

Ahead of our final pre-season friendly tomorrow (Saturday 29th July, at home, kick off 3pm, versus Atherton Collieries) Trafford FC is delighted to announce two further permanent signings to manager Danny Caldecott’s squad for the forthcoming season.

Defender Harry Sheridan is well known to us here at Shawe View, having done a couple of pre-seasons with us in the past. Injuries hampered Harry’s progress previously, but this pre-season he has looked strong and decisive at the back, with some excellent input into the team’s attacking play. Welcome to Trafford full time Harry!

Attacking midfielder Demitrius “Demi” Rhami has also impressed during our pre-season programme, with his skill and energy in midfield and wide positions. Demi was previously on the books of Tranmere Rovers, and is a quality addition to the squad for the season ahead. Welcome to Trafford Demi!!

Come and see our new boys, and the rest of the team, take on Atherton tomorrow! Doors open 1pm; Kick off is 3pm; All our facilities are open – hot & cold food, licensed bar & can bar. Admission for adults is just £5 with £3 concessions and just £1 for under-16’s! See you there!!! (Shawe View, Pennybridge Lane – between Chassen Park and The Bird in Hand).

TRAFFORD travel to Radcliffe FC this evening (Tuesday 22nd November) for a Manchester Premier Cup Quarter Final. Kick off is 7.45pm, the venue is the Neuven Stadium (also known as Stainton Park) Colshaw Close East, just off Pilkington Road, Radcliffe. Enter M26 3PE for the nearest SatNav postcode reference.
Details of admission prices etc. can be found at this link:
https://radcliffefc.ticketco.events/uk/en/m/e/radcliffe_vs_trafford
Radcliffe have stipulated that this game is ALL TICKET however you CAN BUY TICKETS ON THE NIGHT at the ground!
Let’s try and get a few supporters to cheer DC and his team on – we love a good Premier Cup run at Trafford FC!!