Match Report
| Swindon Town | Swindon Town |  |  | Gillingham | Gillingham | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dion Powell | D. Powell |  | 41 | G |  | 1 | | G | 42 | | Neil Ball | N. Ball | |||||||||
| Alistair Marshall | A. Marshall | | 46 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 | | Steve Fletcher | S. Fletcher | |||||||||
| Joe Forbes | J. Forbes | | 42 | D | | 3 | | D | 56 | | Anthony Benali | A. Benali | |||||||||
| Eoin Shields | E. Shields | | 41 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Mark Le Tissier | M. Le Tissier | ||||||||
| Phil Lineker | P. Lineker | | 37 | D | | 5 | | D | 49 | | Les Platt | L. Platt | |||||||||
| Matt Batty | M. Batty | | 49 | M | | 6 | | M | 60 | | James Prior | J. Prior | |||||||||
| Andy Elliott | A. Elliott |  | 43 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Lomano Gascoigne | L. Gascoigne | |||||||||
| Ruud Arts | R. Arts |  | 42 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Anthony Taylor | A. Taylor | |||||||||
| Steven Marr | S. Marr | | 48 | A | | 9 | | | M | 46 | | Peter Sheringham | P. Sheringham | ||||||||
| Matt Shields | M. Shields | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | Dave Butt | D. Butt | |||||||||
| Eddie Gardner | E. Gardner | | 42 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Mick Scales | M. Scales | |||||||||
| Jody Griffin | J. Griffin | | 42 | A | | 12 | | A | 50 | | Steve Ball | S. Ball | |||||||||
| Mark Deane | M. Deane | | 41 | A | | 13 | | A | 46 | | Wayne Ince | W. Ince | |||||||||
| George Montague | G. Montague | | 41 | A | | 14 | | D | 45 | | Neil Laycock | N. Laycock | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at County Ground where Swindon Town play host to Gillingham. A crowd of 2,645 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swindon Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Impey.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swindon Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Impey.
0.00
0-0Swindon Town get the match underway!
2.44
0-0Matt Batty sees Steven Marr in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steven Marr knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.14
Eoin Shields flicks a high pass forward. Matt Batty holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Batty passes the ball forward to Matt Shields. Matt Shields knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anthony Benali.
4.34
Eoin Shields flicks a high ball forward to Ruud Arts who gracefully takes it down. Ruud Arts makes a probing pass to Eddie Gardner. Eddie Gardner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Ball who gathers it comfortably.
6.32
0-0Andy Elliott plays the ball forward to Eddie Gardner. Eddie Gardner advances inside the box! Eddie Gardner strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
9.34
Matt Batty knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven Marr. Steven Marr knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.56
0-0Steve Fletcher hacks Eddie Gardner from behind! Steve Fletcher is shown the yellow card! Eddie Gardner runs off the knock.
30.32
Lomano Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward to Mick Scales who brings the ball under control. Mick Scales knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alistair Marshall.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Swindon Town appear unchanged since the first half. Gillingham also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Gillingham get the second half underway!
53.19
Matt Batty makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Gardner. Eddie Gardner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.55
Lomano Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Mick Scales controls it well on his chest. Mick Scales knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Phil Lineker.
60.38
0-0Gillingham have made 3 substitutions with Steve Ball replacing Steve Fletcher, Wayne Ince replacing James Prior and Neil Laycock replacing Dave Butt .
63.22
0-0Eoin Shields flicks a high pass forward. Matt Batty controls it well on his chest. Matt Batty flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Shields. Matt Shields makes a pass forward but Eddie Gardner makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
65.04
0-0Matt Batty makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Marr. Steven Marr makes a simple pass, allowing Eddie Gardner to run into the box. Eddie Gardner muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
67.58
Matt Batty makes a probing pass to Steven Marr. Steven Marr makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Matt Shields. Matt Shields makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Neil Ball gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
69.15
0-0Mark Le Tissier catches Matt Shields on the ankles. The referee brings Mark Le Tissier to one side and gives him a warning! Matt Shields stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.23
Anthony Taylor knocks the ball forward to Neil Laycock. Neil Laycock shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.10
Mark Le Tissier clumsily knocks into Eddie Gardner. Mark Le Tissier is warned by the referee again! Eddie Gardner runs off the knock.
78.11
Neil Laycock catches Alistair Marshall on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alistair Marshall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.34
Anthony Taylor flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Laycock. Neil Laycock controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
84.10
Ruud Arts chips the ball to his team mate, Steven Marr. Steven Marr knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Shields. Matt Shields directs the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
89.02
Matt Batty runs straight at the opposition's defence. Matt Batty knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Gardner. Eddie Gardner shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Anthony Taylor threads a neat ball through to Neil Laycock. Neil Laycock shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
0
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.6%
31.4%
Play Area
25.7%
47.1%
27.1%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matt Batty of Swindon Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dion Powell (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alistair Marshall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Joe Forbes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Eoin Shields (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Phil Lineker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Batty (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Andy Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ruud Arts (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Steven Marr (ATT) | 7 | |
| 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 | |
| 1. | Neil Ball (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Steve Fletcher (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Anthony Benali (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mark Le Tissier (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Les Platt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | James Prior (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Lomano Gascoigne (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Anthony Taylor (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Peter Sheringham (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dave Butt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mick Scales (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Steve Ball (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Wayne Ince (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Neil Laycock (DEF) | | 5 |