Match Report
| Blackpool | Blackpool |  |  | Swindon Town | Swindon Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jacob Haynes | J. Haynes |  | 51 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 41 | | Dion Powell | D. Powell | ||||||||
| Ralph Westwood | R. Westwood | | 53 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 46 | | Alistair Marshall | A. Marshall | |||||||||
| Jason Westwood | J. Westwood | | 49 | D | | 3 | | D | 42 | | Joe Forbes | J. Forbes | |||||||||
| Martin Milligan | M. Milligan | | 46 | D | | 4 | | | D | 41 | | Eoin Shields | E. Shields | ||||||||
| Gilles Defoe | G. Defoe | | 41 | D | | 5 | | D | 37 | | Phil Lineker | P. Lineker | |||||||||
| Gary Brown | G. Brown | | 41 | D | | 6 | | M | 49 | | Matt Batty | M. Batty | |||||||||
| Scott Bolton | S. Bolton | | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 43 |  | Andy Elliott | A. Elliott | |||||||||
| Chris Makin | C. Makin | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 42 |  | Ruud Arts | R. Arts | |||||||||
| George Winterburn | G. Winterburn | | 41 | M | | 9 | | A | 48 | | Steven Marr | S. Marr | |||||||||
| Glynn Kasper | G. Kasper | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 48 | | Matt Shields | M. Shields | |||||||||
| George Adams | G. Adams | | 59 | A | | 11 | | A | 42 | | Eddie Gardner | E. Gardner | |||||||||
| Brendan Coppinger | B. Coppinger | | 54 | A | | 12 | | A | 42 | | Jody Griffin | J. Griffin | |||||||||
| Harry Delaney | H. Delaney | | 53 | A | | 13 | | A | 41 | | Mark Deane | M. Deane | |||||||||
| Steve Stuart | S. Stuart | | 43 | G | | 14 | | A | 41 | | George Montague | G. Montague | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Bloomfield Road where Blackpool play host to Swindon Town. A crowd of 2,691 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackpool are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Impey.
The pitch is in good condition.
Blackpool are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Impey.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Blackpool kicking off!
9.05
0-0Joe Forbes flicks a high ball forward to Matt Batty who takes it down. Matt Batty plays the ball forward to Eddie Gardner. Eddie Gardner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Shields but the linesman indicates offside!
10.44
0-0Scott Bolton flicks a high pass forward to Glynn Kasper who brings the ball under control. Glynn Kasper knocks in a cross ball towards George Adams. George Adams finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Joe Forbes happens to be in the right place to block it.
12.56
0-0Andy Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Gardner controls it well on his chest. Eddie Gardner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gilles Defoe.
22.17
0-0Swindon Town are dictating the run of play here today.
28.41
0-0Eddie Gardner hacks Gilles Defoe from behind! Eddie Gardner is warned by the referee! Gilles Defoe stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.30
Andy Elliott comes in with a late challenge on Chris Makin. Andy Elliott is given a warning by the referee! Chris Makin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.27
0-0Ruud Arts flicks a high ball forward to Eddie Gardner who takes it down. Eddie Gardner shoots from 25 yards but Jacob Haynes is on top of it.
44.14
0-0Jason Westwood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Bolton. Scott Bolton sees a break and surges forward. Scott Bolton shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackpool appear unchanged since the first half. Swindon Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Swindon Town kick off the second half!
48.58
Chris Makin makes a probing pass to Glynn Kasper. Glynn Kasper knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dion Powell who gathers it comfortably.
54.48
Alistair Marshall clumsily knocks into George Adams. The referee brings Alistair Marshall to one side and gives him a warning! George Adams runs off the knock.
57.09
1-0Jason Westwood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of George Winterburn. George Winterburn flicks a high pass forward. George Adams holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. George Adams deftly passes the ball to Glynn Kasper, releasing him through on goal. Glynn Kasper takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.16
1-0Blackpool have made 3 substitutions with Brendan Coppinger replacing Martin Milligan, Harry Delaney replacing Chris Makin and Steve Stuart replacing George Adams .
72.29
Matt Batty clumsily knocks into George Winterburn. The referee brings Matt Batty to one side and gives him a warning! George Winterburn runs off the knock.
73.26
Showing composure, Gilles Defoe laces a through ball forward to Scott Bolton. Scott Bolton flicks a high pass forward. Steve Stuart collects the pass. Steve Stuart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.54
Eoin Shields flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Batty. Matt Batty surges forward with the ball. Matt Batty knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Shields. Matt Shields knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.05
Harry Delaney flicks a high ball forward to Glynn Kasper who takes it down. Glynn Kasper advances inside the box! Glynn Kasper shoots from just inside the box. Dion Powell gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
81.44
Harry Delaney makes a simple pass to Steve Stuart. Steve Stuart controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.01
Gilles Defoe threads the ball through to Scott Bolton. Scott Bolton flicks the ball to his team mate, Glynn Kasper. Glynn Kasper advances inside the box! Glynn Kasper takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Dion Powell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.19
Matt Batty kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Shields. Matt Shields finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.8%
37.2%
Play Area
28.2%
44.9%
26.9%
Scorers
| Glynn Kasper 57, 84 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Glynn Kasper of Blackpool |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jacob Haynes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ralph Westwood (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jason Westwood (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Martin Milligan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gilles Defoe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary Brown (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Scott Bolton (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Chris Makin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | George Winterburn (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Glynn Kasper (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | George Adams (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Brendan Coppinger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Harry Delaney (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Steve Stuart (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Dion Powell (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alistair Marshall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Joe Forbes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eoin Shields (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Phil Lineker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Batty (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Andy Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ruud Arts (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Steven Marr (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matt Shields (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Eddie Gardner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jody Griffin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mark Deane (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | George Montague (ATT) | 0 | |