Match Report
| Swindon Town | Swindon Town |  |  | Lincoln City | Lincoln City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dion Powell | D. Powell |  | 41 | G |  | 1 | | G | 36 | | Greg Shearer | G. Shearer | |||||||||
| Alistair Marshall | A. Marshall | | 46 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 50 | | Paul Greaves | P. Greaves | |||||||||
| Joe Forbes | J. Forbes | | 42 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 | | Brian Tiler | B. Tiler | |||||||||
| Eoin Shields | E. Shields | | 41 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 44 | | Jon White | J. White | ||||||||
| Phil Lineker | P. Lineker | | 37 | D | | 5 | | D | 40 | | Dion Insley | D. Insley | |||||||||
| Matt Batty | M. Batty | | 49 | M | | 6 | | M | 46 | | Jonathan Bridge | J. Bridge | |||||||||
| Andy Elliott | A. Elliott |  | 43 | M | | 7 | | M | 44 | | Luke Jobson | L. Jobson | |||||||||
| Ruud Arts | R. Arts |  | 42 | M | | 8 | | | M | 40 | | Leon Vickers | L. Vickers | ||||||||
| Steven Marr | S. Marr | | 48 | A | | 9 | | M | 37 | | Clive Nicholls | C. Nicholls | |||||||||
| Matt Shields | M. Shields | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Alberto Forbes | A. Forbes | |||||||||
| Eddie Gardner | E. Gardner | | 42 | A | | 11 | | A | 40 | | Gilles Bower | G. Bower | |||||||||
| Jody Griffin | J. Griffin | | 42 | A | | 12 | | A | 40 | | Ralph Mcgreal | R. Mcgreal | |||||||||
| Mark Deane | M. Deane | | 41 | A | | 13 | | A | 37 | | Emile Insley | E. Insley | |||||||||
| George Montague | G. Montague | | 41 | A | | 14 | | M | 37 | | Michael Kirkland | M. Kirkland | |||||||||
 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 Lincoln City. A crowd of 2,719 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swindon Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Lincoln City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Summerbell.
The pitch is in good condition.
Swindon Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Lincoln City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Summerbell.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Swindon Town kicking off!
2.51
0-0Eoin Shields catches Gilles Bower on the ankles. Eoin Shields is shown the yellow card! Gilles Bower hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
2.51
0-0Free kick to Lincoln City just outside the area...
6.51
0-1Alberto Forbes takes a slow run up and drives a low ball under the jumping wall. The ball takes a low bounce and edges inside the post - goal!!
8.47
0-1Alistair Marshall flicks a high pass forward to Matt Batty who brings the ball under control. Matt Batty threads the ball through to Steven Marr. Steven Marr knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.41
0-1Alistair Marshall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Batty. Matt Batty threads the ball through to Eddie Gardner. Eddie Gardner kicks a strong pass forward to Steven Marr but the referee indicates it's offside!
22.17
With a delightful solo run, Andy Elliott stretches the opposition's defence. Andy Elliott cuts inside the box! Andy Elliott cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Greg Shearer had no chance!! Goal for Swindon Town!
30.15
1-1Clive Nicholls flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Bower controls it well on his chest. Gilles Bower shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
33.11
Brian Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Luke Jobson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luke Jobson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gilles Bower. Gilles Bower shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
1-1Alistair Marshall catches Alberto Forbes on the ankles. Alistair Marshall is given a warning by the referee! Alberto Forbes runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Swindon Town appear unchanged since the first half. Lincoln City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Lincoln City kick off and get the second half underway!
47.35
1-1Paul Greaves flicks the ball to his team mate, Luke Jobson. Luke Jobson sees Alberto Forbes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Forbes plays a one-two with Gilles Bower and rushes in on goal... Alberto Forbes rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
53.34
Brian Tiler makes a simple pass to Leon Vickers. Leon Vickers flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Bower controls it well on his chest. Gilles Bower shoots from outside the area. Dion Powell gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
54.37
With vision, Matt Batty laces a through ball forward to Steven Marr. Steven Marr shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
55.49
Phil Lineker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Batty. Matt Batty makes a probing pass to Steven Marr. Steven Marr knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brian Tiler.
57.06
Andy Elliott flicks a high ball forward to Eddie Gardner who takes it down. Eddie Gardner knocks the ball forward, putting Matt Shields through on goal. Matt Shields strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
60.40
Dion Insley flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Bridge controls it well on his chest. Jonathan Bridge runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jonathan Bridge shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
71.16
With vision, Joe Forbes plays the ball forward to Andy Elliott. Andy Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven Marr. Steven Marr kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Gardner but the referee indicates it's offside!
75.55
Leon Vickers brings the ball forward. Leon Vickers shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
79.51
Eoin Shields kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Elliott. Andy Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Gardner. Eddie Gardner shoots from 25 yards. Greg Shearer effortlessly gets down and covers it.
90.00
Clive Nicholls flicks a high pass forward to Gilles Bower who brings the ball under control. Gilles Bower knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alistair Marshall.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.1%
48.9%
Play Area
30%
48.9%
21.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Leon Vickers of Lincoln City |
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) | 7 | |
| 7. | Andy Elliott (MID) |  | 9 |
| 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 | |
| 1. | Greg Shearer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paul Greaves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Brian Tiler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jon White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dion Insley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jonathan Bridge (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Luke Jobson (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Leon Vickers (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Clive Nicholls (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alberto Forbes (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Gilles Bower (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ralph Mcgreal (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Emile Insley (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Michael Kirkland (MID) | 0 | |