Match Report
| Swindon Town | Swindon Town |  |  | Mansfield Town | Mansfield Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dion Powell | D. Powell |  | 41 | G |  | 1 | | G | 46 | | Warren Fletcher | W. Fletcher | |||||||||
| Alistair Marshall | A. Marshall | | 46 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 49 | | Alan Sturridge | A. Sturridge | |||||||||
| Joe Forbes | J. Forbes | | 42 | D | | 3 | | D | 48 | | Oleg Wainwright | O. Wainwright | |||||||||
| Eoin Shields | E. Shields | | 41 | D |  | | 4 | | | D | 44 | | David Vernazza | D. Vernazza | |||||||
| Phil Lineker | P. Lineker | | 37 | D | | 5 | | M | 52 | | Robert Atherton | R. Atherton | |||||||||
| Matt Batty | M. Batty | | 49 | M | | 6 | | M | 50 | | Robbie Adams | R. Adams | |||||||||
| Andy Elliott | A. Elliott |  | 43 | M | | 7 | | M | 39 | | Matthew Pearce | M. Pearce | |||||||||
| Ruud Arts | R. Arts |  | 42 | M | | 8 | | M | 39 | | Danny Pearson | D. Pearson | |||||||||
| Steven Marr | S. Marr | | 48 | A | | 9 | | A | 50 | | Alfred Blake | A. Blake | |||||||||
| Matt Shields | M. Shields | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 45 | | Lee Sherwood | L. Sherwood | |||||||||
| Eddie Gardner | E. Gardner | | 42 | A | | 11 | | A | 44 | | Nick Pearce | N. Pearce | |||||||||
| Jody Griffin | J. Griffin | | 42 | A | | 12 | | G | 43 | | Darren Mason | D. Mason | |||||||||
| Mark Deane | M. Deane | | 41 | A | | 13 | | D | 42 | | Anthony Coppinger | A. Coppinger | |||||||||
| George Montague | G. Montague | | 41 | A | | 14 | | A | 41 | | Gavin Kanu | G. Kanu | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at County Ground where Swindon Town play host to Mansfield Town. A crowd of 2,480 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swindon Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Mansfield Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Woodcock.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swindon Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Mansfield Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Woodcock.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Mansfield Town kick off!
3.06
0-0Alfred Blake clumsily knocks into Alistair Marshall. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alistair Marshall stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.11
1-0With some swift thinking, Ruud Arts plays the ball forward to Matt Shields. Matt Shields plays a one-two with Eddie Gardner and advances towards the goal... Matt Shields side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.41
1-0Oleg Wainwright knocks the ball forward to Robbie Adams. Robbie Adams makes a simple pass to Alfred Blake. Alfred Blake sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
21.15
Oleg Wainwright surges forward with the ball. Oleg Wainwright flicks a high pass forward to Lee Sherwood who brings the ball under control. Lee Sherwood shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Lee Sherwood!
28.48
Matthew Pearce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nick Pearce. Nick Pearce makes a simple pass, allowing Alfred Blake to run into the box. Alfred Blake rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.54
1-1Robbie Adams chips the ball to his team mate, Alfred Blake. Alfred Blake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.21
1-1Andy Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Gardner. Eddie Gardner plays a one-two with Steven Marr and advances towards the goal... Eddie Gardner makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Warren Fletcher easily smothers it!
44.01
Alan Sturridge comes in with a late challenge on Eddie Gardner. The referee calls over Alan Sturridge and shows him a yellow card! Eddie Gardner runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Swindon Town appear unchanged since the first half. Mansfield Town also appear unchanged since the first half. The Mansfield Town players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Swindon Town kick off and get the second half underway!
53.09
Robbie Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lee Sherwood. Lee Sherwood knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joe Forbes.
60.54
Robert Atherton chips the ball to his team mate, Lee Sherwood. Lee Sherwood controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
63.27
Robbie Adams barges into Andy Elliott. The referee calls over Robbie Adams and shows him a yellow card! Andy Elliott runs off the knock.
69.45
Matthew Pearce runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Matthew Pearce sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.05
1-1Joe Forbes launches a long ball forward into the other half. Matt Shields deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steven Marr but the linesman indicates offside!
77.10
Eoin Shields sees a break and surges forward. Eoin Shields flicks a high pass forward. Steven Marr controls it well on his chest. Steven Marr knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Shields. Matt Shields shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.26
Danny Pearson flicks a high pass forward to Nick Pearce who brings the ball under control. Nick Pearce shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.25
Joe Forbes threads a neat ball through to Ruud Arts. Ruud Arts flicks a high pass forward. Steven Marr controls it well on his chest. Steven Marr whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Gardner. With a superhuman jump, Eddie Gardner connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
83.58
Alan Sturridge chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Pearson. Danny Pearson sees Alfred Blake in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfred Blake shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Dion Powell manages to gather it comfortably.
84.28
Andy Elliott darts forward. Andy Elliott shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
85.03
Ruud Arts chips the ball to his team mate, Steven Marr. Steven Marr passes the ball forward but Eddie Gardner is offside!
87.50
Eoin Shields brings the ball forward. Eoin Shields hits a low pass to Matt Shields. Matt Shields knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Vernazza.
90.00
Danny Pearson flicks a high pass forward. Nick Pearce controls it well on his chest. Nick Pearce knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dion Powell who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
30.8%
42.3%
26.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matt Shields of Swindon Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dion Powell (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alistair Marshall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Joe Forbes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Eoin Shields (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Phil Lineker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Batty (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Andy Elliott (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ruud Arts (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Steven Marr (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matt Shields (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Eddie Gardner (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jody Griffin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mark Deane (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | George Montague (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Warren Fletcher (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alan Sturridge (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Oleg Wainwright (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | David Vernazza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Robert Atherton (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Robbie Adams (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Matthew Pearce (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Danny Pearson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alfred Blake (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Lee Sherwood (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Nick Pearce (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Darren Mason (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Anthony Coppinger (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gavin Kanu (ATT) | 0 | |