Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Adams Park where Wycombe Wanderers play host to Stockport County. A crowd of 2,562 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wycombe Wanderers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stockport County appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Summerbee.


0.00
Wycombe Wanderers get the match underway!
3.15
Nicky Thompson advances with the ball. Nicky Thompson whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Charles. Teddy Charles is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
4.06
Tony Tolley breaks forward. Tony Tolley threads a neat ball through to Francis Lisbie. Francis Lisbie shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
6.04
Paul Ferdinand threads a neat ball through to Filipe Lima. Filipe Lima controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Ross Milligan is on top of it.
9.21
Paul Smith decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Smith plays a scrappy one-two with Neil Fletcher and stumbles forward towards the goal... Paul Smith shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!
12.16
Anthony Bower laces a through ball forward to Martin Fletcher. Martin Fletcher whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Charles. Teddy Charles is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Ross Milligan is on top of it.
14.31
Anthony Bower threads a neat ball through to Teddy Charles. Teddy Charles cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Teddy Charles provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.17
Kevin Bolton threads the ball through to Paul Smith. Paul Smith flicks a high pass forward. Neil Fletcher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Fletcher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.08
Nicky Thompson makes a probing pass to Martin Fletcher. Martin Fletcher runs straight at the defence! Martin Fletcher strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Tony Tolley blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
27.31
Tony Tolley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Smith. Paul Smith sees space and advances. Paul Smith shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
32.05
Paul Ferdinand flicks a high pass forward. Martin Fletcher collects the pass. Martin Fletcher lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Charles. Teddy Charles connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Ross Milligan. Excellent save.
33.21
Paul Ferdinand flicks a high ball forward to Filipe Lima who takes it down. Filipe Lima whips in a cross ball towards Martin Fletcher. Martin Fletcher knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.40
Andy Barry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Ferdinand. Paul Ferdinand threads a neat ball through to Teddy Charles. Teddy Charles knocks in a cross ball towards Filipe Lima. Filipe Lima makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
42.28
Danny Richards hacks Teddy Charles from behind! Danny Richards is given a warning by the referee! Teddy Charles gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
Nicky Thompson makes a simple pass to Teddy Charles. Teddy Charles whips in a cross ball towards Filipe Lima. Filipe Lima shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Wycombe Wanderers!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Wycombe Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Stockport County also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Stockport County kicking off!
48.27
Antonio Berretta makes a probing pass to Paul Ferdinand. Paul Ferdinand threads a neat ball through to Martin Fletcher. Martin Fletcher knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Charles. Teddy Charles flicks the ball with his head. Ross Milligan didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
51.28
Danny Richards darts forward. Danny Richards knocks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Bellamy. Mervin Bellamy knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Lisbie. Francis Lisbie flicks the ball with his head but Peter Lowe reads it well. Good keeping!
53.39
Andy Barry catches Neil Fletcher on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Fletcher gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.57
Paul Ferdinand kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Fletcher. Martin Fletcher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ross Milligan who gathers it comfortably.
72.55
With vision, Paul Ferdinand plays the ball forward to Filipe Lima. Filipe Lima sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
75.34
Kevin Bolton sweeps the ball up the wings. Francis Lisbie plays a one-two with Mervin Bellamy and rushes in on goal... Andy Barry hacks Francis Lisbie from behind! Francis Lisbie appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
81.49
Paul Smith flicks a high pass forward. Francis Lisbie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francis Lisbie makes a simple pass, allowing Neil Fletcher to run into the box. Neil Fletcher makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
83.34
Paul Smith flicks a high pass forward to Mervin Bellamy who brings the ball under control. Mervin Bellamy shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.40
Filipe Lima comes in with a late challenge on Danny Richards. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Danny Richards gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.53
Paul Smith passes the ball forward to Neil Fletcher. Neil Fletcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Des Neville but he's offside!
89.54
Antonio Berretta flicks a high pass forward to Nicky Thompson who brings the ball under control. Nicky Thompson makes a simple pass to Martin Fletcher. Martin Fletcher plays a scrappy one-two with Teddy Charles and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Martin Fletcher provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Danny Richards sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
11
2
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
22.4%
40.8%
36.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Teddy Charles of Wycombe Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.Peter Lowe (GK)
6
2.Ronnie Boyd (DEF)
6
3.Andy Barry (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Antonio Berretta (DEF)
6
5.Patrick Mann (DEF)
6
6.Anthony Bower (MID)
7
7.Paul Ferdinand (MID)
7
8.Nicky Thompson (MID)
7
9.Filipe Lima (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
10.Martin Fletcher (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Teddy Charles (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Simon Peckham (MID)
0
13.Danny Henry (MID)
0
14.Ronnie Edworthy (MID)
0

1.Ross Milligan (GK)
7
2.Scott Dodd (DEF)
6
3.Danny Richards (DEF)
6
4.Tony Tolley (DEF)
7
5.Kevin Bolton (DEF)
6
6.Greg Shilton (MID)
6
7.Paul Smith (MID)
7
8.Neil Fletcher (ATT)
6
9.Des Neville (ATT)
6
10.Francis Lisbie (ATT)
6
11.Mervin Bellamy (ATT)
6
 
12.Oleg Pearson (MID)
0
13.Simon Cooper (MID)
0
14.Anthony Heskey (GK)
0