The two sides are prepared to lock horns in the quarter-finals of this year’s Cheshire Senior Cup with The Bears, who remain in three cup competitions, looking to take one more step in the direction of silverware.

Stalybridge Celtic currently sit two divisions higher than Congleton however aren’t enjoying a good run of form. The Celts are currently seven games without a win, but it’ll be naive to think form place a part in cup matches.

Congleton’s Cheshire Senior Cup journey began with a 3-1 victory against Barnton at the Cleric Stadium, with goals from Richard Duffy, Rocco Fregapane and George Sankey confirming The Bears’ meeting with Stockport Town in the next round.

Another three goal performance, with a Tom Pope brace and a Darren Chadwick penalty confirming Congleton’s status in this year’s quarter-final.