Match Report
| Luton Town | Luton Town |  |  | Gillingham | Gillingham | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Harvey Wainwright | H. Wainwright |  | 51 | G |  | 1 | | G | 42 | | Neil Ball | N. Ball | |||||||||
| Darren Plowright | D. Plowright | | 53 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 | | Steve Fletcher | S. Fletcher | |||||||||
| John Middleton | J. Middleton | | 52 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 56 | | Anthony Benali | A. Benali | ||||||||
| Peter Lofthouse | P. Lofthouse | | 39 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Mark Le Tissier | M. Le Tissier | |||||||||
| Spencer Harrison | S. Harrison | | 37 | D | | 5 | | D | 49 | | Les Platt | L. Platt | |||||||||
| Darius Pearce | D. Pearce | | 45 | M | | 6 | | M | 60 | | James Prior | J. Prior | |||||||||
| Wayne Barrett | W. Barrett | | 44 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Lomano Gascoigne | L. Gascoigne | |||||||||
| Mick Shearer | M. Shearer | | 43 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Anthony Taylor | A. Taylor | |||||||||
| Matthew Bower | M. Bower | | 51 | A | | 9 | | | M | 46 | | Peter Sheringham | P. Sheringham | ||||||||
| Carlton Lloyd | C. Lloyd | | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | Dave Butt | D. Butt | |||||||||
| Paul Mowbray | P. Mowbray | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Mick Scales | M. Scales | |||||||||
| David Proctor | D. Proctor | | 43 | G | | 12 | | A | 50 | | Steve Ball | S. Ball | |||||||||
| Ugo Fortune | U. Fortune | | 43 | A | | 13 | | A | 46 | | Wayne Ince | W. Ince | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Cole | N. Cole | | 41 | M | | 14 | | D | 45 | | Neil Laycock | N. Laycock | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Kenilworth Road where Luton Town play host to Gillingham. A crowd of 2,493 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Luton 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 Jason Middleton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Luton 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 Jason Middleton.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Gillingham get the match underway!
3.30
0-0Mick Scales barges into John Middleton. Mick Scales is shown the yellow card! John Middleton stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.13
0-0Peter Sheringham flicks a high pass forward. Dave Butt controls it well on his chest. Dave Butt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harvey Wainwright who gathers it comfortably.
9.14
0-0Anthony Taylor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mick Scales. Mick Scales shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
10.53
0-0Mick Shearer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Bower. Matthew Bower makes a great pass forward. Carlton Lloyd runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
12.07
Mark Le Tissier receives the ball from a throw-in from Les Platt. Mark Le Tissier runs forward with the ball. Mark Le Tissier knocks the ball to his team mate, Mick Scales. Mick Scales knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harvey Wainwright who gathers it comfortably.
14.55
James Prior sees Dave Butt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dave Butt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Middleton.
27.21
Mark Le Tissier flicks a high pass forward. Peter Sheringham collects the pass. Peter Sheringham chips the ball to his team mate, Dave Butt. Dave Butt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harvey Wainwright who gathers it comfortably.
32.22
Anthony Taylor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mick Scales. Mick Scales knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harvey Wainwright who gathers it comfortably.
36.17
0-0Wayne Barrett comes in with a late challenge on Mark Le Tissier. The referee warns Wayne Barrett to calm down! Mark Le Tissier carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
0-0Lomano Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Scales. Mick Scales sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Luton Town appear unchanged since the first half. Gillingham also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Luton Town kick off!
48.17
Lomano Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Dave Butt. Dave Butt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Lofthouse.
54.34
James Prior makes a probing pass to Mick Scales. Mick Scales shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.45
John Middleton flicks a high ball forward to Mick Shearer who takes it down. Mick Shearer threads a neat ball through to Matthew Bower. Matthew Bower knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Lloyd. Carlton Lloyd finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.59
0-0Gillingham have made 3 substitutions with Steve Ball replacing Steve Fletcher, Wayne Ince replacing James Prior and Neil Laycock replacing Dave Butt .
61.60
Spencer Harrison flicks a high pass forward to Mick Shearer who brings the ball under control. Mick Shearer makes a probing pass to Paul Mowbray. Paul Mowbray shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
63.33
Wayne Barrett kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Mowbray. Paul Mowbray shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
66.42
1-0Spencer Harrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne Barrett. Wayne Barrett flicks a high pass forward to Carlton Lloyd who brings the ball under control. Carlton Lloyd knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Bower. Matthew Bower makes a convincing header. Neil Ball is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.18
Anthony Taylor brings the ball forward. Anthony Taylor whips in a cross ball towards Mick Scales. Mick Scales whips the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.32
Wayne Barrett flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Bower controls it well on his chest. Matthew Bower shoots from outside the area. Neil Ball comfortably gets down and covers it.
73.52
Peter Lofthouse kicks a strong pass forward to Darius Pearce. Darius Pearce threads a neat ball through to Carlton Lloyd. Carlton Lloyd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.32
Anthony Benali hits a low pass to Anthony Taylor. With a delightful solo run, Anthony Taylor stretches the opposition's defence. Anthony Taylor whips in a cross ball towards Neil Laycock. Neil Laycock connects with a diving header but it misses the target by a large margin!
89.48
Wayne Ince changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Wayne Ince whips in a cross ball towards Mick Scales. Mick Scales outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is miles over!
90.00
Mick Shearer makes a probing pass to Paul Mowbray. Paul Mowbray knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Lloyd. Carlton Lloyd finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
32.9%
44.7%
22.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Carlton Lloyd of Luton Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Harvey Wainwright (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Darren Plowright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Middleton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Peter Lofthouse (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Spencer Harrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Darius Pearce (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Wayne Barrett (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mick Shearer (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Matthew Bower (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Carlton Lloyd (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Paul Mowbray (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | David Proctor (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ugo Fortune (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nwankwo Cole (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Neil Ball (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Steve Fletcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anthony Benali (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mark Le Tissier (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Les Platt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | James Prior (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Lomano Gascoigne (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Anthony Taylor (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Peter Sheringham (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dave Butt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mick Scales (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | Steve Ball (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Wayne Ince (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Neil Laycock (DEF) | 6 | |