Match Report


Wigan AthleticWigan Athletic     BurnleyBurnley
Matthew ReesMatthew Rees Computer Player Computer Player
Chris BloomerC. Bloomer74
G
captain1
G
57Dean RodgersD. Rodgers
Greg MarsdenG. Marsden71
D
2
D
70Youl Alidor LachuerY. Lachuer
Des InceD. Ince69
D
3captain
D
64Clive ArmstrongC. Armstrong
John GrantJ. Grant70
D
4
D
57Wayne ButtW. Butt
Aaron CrooksA. Crooks70
D
5
D
50Simon RiggottS. Riggott
Nick FowlerN. Fowler69
M
6
M
58Adam Le SauxA. Le Saux
Arthur PetersA. Peters70
M
7
M
55Phil DrydenP. Dryden
Harry MilburnH. Milburn71
M
8
M
53Alexander RowettA. Rowett
Gerard SerredszumG. Serredszum72
A
9
A
67Simon MarsdenS. Marsden
Ben ImpeyB. Impey66
A
10
A
61Norman DuberryN. Duberry
Jason JessJ. Jess69
A
11
A
57Duarte RamosD. Ramos
 
Scott LinekerS. Lineker66
A
12
A
54Carlton PlowrightC. Plowright
Norman CarltonN. Carlton71
M
13
G
53Ruel HibbsR. Hibbs
Robert WhelanR. Whelan69
D
14
M
53Tim PlattT. Platt

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic play host to Burnley. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Wigan Athletic and Burnley are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Mendonca.


0.00
Burnley get the match underway!
6.49
Phil Dryden flicks a high pass forward. Norman Duberry controls it well on his chest. Norman Duberry skips past John Grant! Norman Duberry rockets a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
8.36
Wayne Butt comes in with a late challenge on Jason Jess. The referee calls over Wayne Butt and warns him to calm down! Jason Jess stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.35
Nick Fowler knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerard Serredszum. Gerard Serredszum lofts in a cross ball towards Ben Impey. Ben Impey makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Dean Rodgers had no chance!! Goal for Wigan Athletic!
12.19
Arthur Peters hits a low pass to Ben Impey. Ben Impey sees Jason Jess just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Jason Jess tries a spectacular strike but Dean Rodgers reads it well. Fabulous save!
15.33
Wayne Butt comes in with a late challenge on Jason Jess. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jason Jess hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.33
John Grant hits a low pass to Jason Jess. Jason Jess hits a low pass to Gerard Serredszum. Gerard Serredszum knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Clive Armstrong.
21.32
Harry Milburn flicks a high pass forward. Arthur Peters holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arthur Peters makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Harry Milburn. Harry Milburn cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
27.15
Adam Le Saux barges into John Grant. Adam Le Saux is given a warning by the referee! John Grant stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.19
John Grant makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arthur Peters. Arthur Peters makes a simple pass to Harry Milburn. Harry Milburn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.35
Harry Milburn passes the ball forward to Ben Impey. Ben Impey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
44.03
With imagination, Nick Fowler plays the ball forward to Harry Milburn. Harry Milburn shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Wigan Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Burnley also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Wigan Athletic get the second half underway!
47.56
Harry Milburn kicks a strong pass forward to Arthur Peters. Arthur Peters knocks in a cross ball towards Harry Milburn. Harry Milburn knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.26
Des Ince knocks the ball forward to Greg Marsden. Greg Marsden flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Jess. Jason Jess lofts in a cross ball towards Gerard Serredszum. Gerard Serredszum makes a looping header on goal but Dean Rodgers is on top of it.
60.52
Wigan Athletic have made 3 substitutions with Robert Whelan replacing Greg Marsden, Norman Carlton replacing Ben Impey and Scott Lineker replacing Gerard Serredszum .Burnley have made 3 substitutions with Carlton Plowright replacing Wayne Butt, Ruel Hibbs replacing Alexander Rowett and Tim Platt replacing Norman Duberry .
61.60
Harry Milburn flicks a high pass forward. Norman Carlton collects the pass. Norman Carlton tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.44
John Grant knocks the ball forward to Scott Lineker. Scott Lineker edges inside the box! Scott Lineker cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Dean Rodgers.
68.21
It's a corner kick. Nick Fowler loops the ball in to towards the near post. Tim Platt reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
69.30
Ruel Hibbs catches Des Ince on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Des Ince hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.44
Ruel Hibbs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Platt. Tim Platt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Marsden but the linesman indicates offside!
77.07
Showing composure, Des Ince laces a weighted ball forward to Jason Jess. Jason Jess makes a probing pass to Scott Lineker. Scott Lineker knocks the ball forward, putting Nick Fowler through on goal. Nick Fowler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
78.14
Duarte Ramos catches Des Ince on the ankles. Duarte Ramos is shown the yellow card! Des Ince runs off the knock.
79.48
Des Ince threads a neat ball through to Arthur Peters. Arthur Peters makes a beautiful solo run. Arthur Peters shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
81.39
Clive Armstrong brings the ball forward. Clive Armstrong plays a quick one-two with Tim Platt and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Clive Armstrong provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
83.49
Jason Jess plays the ball forward to Nick Fowler. Nick Fowler whips in a cross ball towards Norman Carlton. Norman Carlton connects with a diving header but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Robert Whelan knocks the ball to his team mate, Nick Fowler. Nick Fowler sees a break and surges forward. Nick Fowler shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Wigan Athletic

Burnley
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
5
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
71%
29%
Play Area
23.7%
41.9%
34.4%

Scorers
Ben Impey 9
Harry Milburn 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Harry Milburn of Wigan Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Chris Bloomer (GK)
6
2.Greg Marsden (DEF)
7
3.Des Ince (DEF)
6
4.John Grant (DEF)
7
5.Aaron Crooks (DEF)
6
6.Nick Fowler (MID)
8
7.Arthur Peters (MID)
8
8.Harry Milburn (MID)goal scored
9
9.Gerard Serredszum (ATT)
7
10.Ben Impey (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Jason Jess (ATT)
7
 
12.Scott Lineker (ATT)
7
13.Norman Carlton (MID)
6
14.Robert Whelan (DEF)
6

1.Dean Rodgers (GK)
8
2.Youl Alidor Lachuer (DEF)
6
3.Clive Armstrong (DEF)
6
4.Wayne Butt (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Simon Riggott (DEF)
6
6.Adam Le Saux (MID)
6
7.Phil Dryden (MID)
6
8.Alexander Rowett (MID)
6
9.Simon Marsden (ATT)
6
10.Norman Duberry (ATT)
6
11.Duarte Ramos (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Carlton Plowright (ATT)
6
13.Ruel Hibbs (GK)yellow card
5
14.Tim Platt (MID)
6