Stafford Rangers today managed to take a point from promotion chasing Stalybridge Celtic away from home today. Within 15 minutes Stafford were 1-0 down, and there was more misery when Celtic doubled their lead in the 37th minute. With the match statistics firmly in the favour of the home side, with Stafford having only a handful of shots in the first 45, the outlook did not look good for the team. Coming out at half time, on-loan Stoke City striker, Warwick Alexander, was replaced by Football League Veteran Tony Dinning, who returned to action, having been sidelined for a month after being involved in a car-accident. The switch proved a good one for Rangers, who managed to get a goal back through Congo winger, Fabrice Kasiama, in the 54th minute. Still under heaving attacking pressure from Stalybridge, Stafford got a second goal through hometown midfielder, Tom Thorley, who scored from 20 yards in the 79th minute. In the 90th minute Rangers were forced to hold their breath, as they conceded a penalty. Graeme Law's shot was saved by Stafford Rangers Lee Evans, who ensured Rangers took a point from the game. The result continues Stafford's excellent start to the new year, taking 10 points from the past 5 games, having won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1. Stafford remain in 12th out of 22 in the Blue Square North.