Match Report
| Preston North End | Preston North End |  |  | Stockport County | Stockport County | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Paul Beagrie | P. Beagrie |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 52 | | Ross Milligan | R. Milligan | ||||||||
| Bill Kasper | B. Kasper | | 51 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 43 | | Scott Dodd | S. Dodd | |||||||||
| Stanley Weir | S. Weir | | 51 | D | | 3 | | D | 42 | | Danny Richards | D. Richards | |||||||||
| Leon Lisbie | L. Lisbie | | 40 | D | | 4 | | D | 42 | | Tony Tolley | T. Tolley | |||||||||
| Ashley Rufus | A. Rufus | | 39 | D | | 5 | | D | 38 | | Kevin Bolton | K. Bolton | |||||||||
| Marc Gascoigne | M. Gascoigne | | 62 | M | | | 6 | | M | 51 | | Greg Shilton | G. Shilton | ||||||||
| Dave Lowe | D. Lowe | | 56 | M | | 7 | | M | 50 | | Paul Smith | P. Smith | |||||||||
| Neil Hulme | N. Hulme | | 51 | M | | 8 | | A | 58 | | Neil Fletcher | N. Fletcher | |||||||||
| Adam Jackson | A. Jackson | | 50 | M | | 9 | | A | 43 | | Des Neville | D. Neville | |||||||||
| Tony Proctor | T. Proctor | | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 40 | | Francis Lisbie | F. Lisbie | |||||||||
| Jonas Schröder | J. Schröder |  | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 37 | | Mervin Bellamy | M. Bellamy | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Burgess | N. Burgess | | 50 | G | | 12 | | M | 46 | | Oleg Pearson | O. Pearson | |||||||||
| Norman Philips | N. Philips | | 46 | A | | 13 | | M | 45 | | Simon Cooper | S. Cooper | |||||||||
| Jason Benali | J. Benali | | 44 | M | | 14 | | G | 44 | | Anthony Heskey | A. Heskey | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Clear Water Spa |
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Deepdale where Preston North End play host to Stockport County. A crowd of 2,994 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Preston North End are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Stockport County appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Hughes.
The pitch is in good condition.
Preston North End are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Stockport County appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Hughes.
0.00
0-0Preston North End kick off and get the match underway!
9.32
1-0Adam Jackson flicks a high ball forward to Jonas Schröder who takes it down. Jonas Schröder lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Proctor. Tony Proctor makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.19
1-0Adam Jackson makes a beautiful solo run. Adam Jackson chips the ball to his team mate, Jonas Schröder. Jonas Schröder comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
15.39
Neil Hulme controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonas Schröder. Jonas Schröder tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.05
2-0Paul Smith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mervin Bellamy. Mervin Bellamy shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
22.34
Dave Lowe takes it forward alone. Dave Lowe plays a one-two with Tony Proctor and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Dave Lowe provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
24.19
2-0Dave Lowe threads a neat ball through to Jonas Schröder. Jonas Schröder makes a probing pass to Tony Proctor but he's offside!
28.58
2-0Dave Lowe makes a simple pass to Tony Proctor. Tony Proctor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ross Milligan who gathers it comfortably.
39.55
Neil Hulme flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Proctor. Tony Proctor shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
45.00
Marc Gascoigne decides to run forward with the ball. Marc Gascoigne knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Bolton.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Preston North End appear unchanged since the first half. Stockport County also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Stockport County get the second half underway!
47.01
2-0Greg Shilton hacks Ashley Rufus from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ashley Rufus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.06
Dave Lowe runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dave Lowe threads a neat, attacking ball through to Tony Proctor. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Tony Proctor provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies well off target!
61.36
Marc Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Jonas Schröder collects the pass. Jonas Schröder shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.07
With imagination, Stanley Weir laces a through ball forward to Neil Hulme. Neil Hulme makes a simple pass to Jonas Schröder. Jonas Schröder shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
75.07
With a delightful solo run, Paul Smith stretches the opposition's defence. Paul Smith knocks in a cross ball towards Des Neville. Des Neville connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Paul Beagrie manages to keep it out.
77.57
Paul Smith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Des Neville. Des Neville sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.36
Paul Smith takes it forward alone. Paul Smith knocks in a cross ball towards Des Neville. Des Neville directs the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
81.16
Greg Shilton kicks a strong pass forward to Des Neville. Des Neville tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
84.24
From the throw-in, Paul Smith picks out Greg Shilton. Greg Shilton knocks the ball forward to Francis Lisbie. Francis Lisbie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.01
Greg Shilton threads a neat ball through to Francis Lisbie. Francis Lisbie shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
89.11
Greg Shilton flicks a high pass forward to Des Neville who brings the ball under control. Des Neville finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
5
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
23.6%
50%
26.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jonas Schröder of Preston North End |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Paul Beagrie (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Bill Kasper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stanley Weir (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Leon Lisbie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ashley Rufus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marc Gascoigne (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dave Lowe (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Neil Hulme (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Adam Jackson (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tony Proctor (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Jonas Schröder (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Nwankwo Burgess (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Norman Philips (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jason Benali (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ross Milligan (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Scott Dodd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Danny Richards (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tony Tolley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 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 | |