Match Report


Scunthorpe UnitedScunthorpe United     Stockport CountyStockport County
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Marcus WilliamsM. Williams49
G
1captain
G
52Ross MilliganR. Milligan
Sol GreavesS. Greaves49
D
2
D
43Scott DoddS. Dodd
James WilsonJ. Wilson43
D
3
D
42Danny RichardsD. Richards
Edward MiddletonE. Middleton43
D
captain4
D
42Tony TolleyT. Tolley
Jon EhioguJ. Ehiogu41
D
5
D
38Kevin BoltonK. Bolton
Dale WindassD. Windass57
M
6
M
51Greg ShiltonG. Shilton
Neil GallagherN. Gallagher50
M
7
M
50Paul SmithP. Smith
Martin ChristieM. Christie46
M
8
A
58Neil FletcherN. Fletcher
Mervin GeorgeM. George46
A
9
A
43Des NevilleD. Neville
Ashley DavisA. Davis39
A
10
A
40Francis LisbieF. Lisbie
Ian WinterburnI. Winterburn39
A
11
A
37Mervin BellamyM. Bellamy
 
Shaun HuckerbyS. Huckerby42
G
12
M
46Oleg PearsonO. Pearson
Kieron ArmstrongK. Armstrong41
D
13
M
45Simon CooperS. Cooper
Stanley VenusS. Venus39
D
14
G
44Anthony HeskeyA. Heskey

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Glanford Park where Scunthorpe United play host to Stockport County. A crowd of 2,891 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Scunthorpe United 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 Des Jobson.


0.00
Scunthorpe United kick off!
3.28
James Wilson threads a neat ball through to Martin Christie. Martin Christie makes an attacking run forward. Martin Christie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
8.28
Greg Shilton threads a neat ball through to Neil Fletcher. Neil Fletcher shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
9.26
Neil Gallagher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Winterburn. Ian Winterburn lofts in a cross ball towards Mervin George. Mervin George finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.46
Scott Dodd surges forward with the ball. Scott Dodd sees Neil Fletcher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Fletcher shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Marcus Williams.
13.04
It's a corner kick. Greg Shilton loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Sol Greaves reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
14.27
Paul Smith flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Lisbie. Francis Lisbie lofts in a cross ball towards Des Neville. With a superhuman jump, Des Neville connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.30
Greg Shilton flicks a high pass forward to Neil Fletcher who brings the ball under control. Neil Fletcher finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Neil Fletcher!
26.59
Danny Richards hacks Ashley Davis from behind! Danny Richards is warned by the referee! Ashley Davis runs off the knock.
27.52
Greg Shilton knocks the ball forward to Mervin Bellamy. Mervin Bellamy shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
28.01
Martin Christie flicks a high pass forward. Ian Winterburn collects the pass. Ian Winterburn lofts in a cross ball towards Mervin George. Mervin George makes a deft header but is denied by Ross Milligan. Excellent save.
30.50
James Wilson sees Martin Christie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Christie threads a neat ball through to Ashley Davis. Ashley Davis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.32
James Wilson decides to run forward with the ball. James Wilson plays the ball forward to Mervin George. Mervin George lofts in a cross ball towards Ashley Davis. Ashley Davis heads the ball goalwards but it rises well off target!
40.00
Paul Smith makes a simple pass to Des Neville. Des Neville kicks a strong pass forward to Mervin Bellamy but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Scunthorpe United appear unchanged since the first half. Stockport County also appear unchanged since the first half. The Scunthorpe United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Stockport County kick off and get the second half underway!
47.34
Dale Windass flicks a high pass forward. Ian Winterburn collects the pass. Ian Winterburn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.03
Dale Windass kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Winterburn. Ian Winterburn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.59
Greg Shilton threads a neat ball through to Neil Fletcher. Neil Fletcher shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Marcus Williams manages to gather it.
51.03
Paul Smith flicks a high pass forward. Francis Lisbie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francis Lisbie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Good keeping from Marcus Williams as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
57.03
Neil Gallagher takes it forward alone. Neil Gallagher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.06
Sol Greaves breaks forward. Sol Greaves threads a neat ball through to Ian Winterburn. Ian Winterburn shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
61.29
Scott Dodd sees a break and surges forward. Scott Dodd flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Lisbie. Francis Lisbie knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Mervin Bellamy is offside!
65.39
Greg Shilton advances with the ball. Greg Shilton whips in a cross ball towards Mervin Bellamy. Mervin Bellamy rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.08
Paul Smith hits a low pass to Neil Fletcher. Neil Fletcher whips in a cross ball towards Des Neville. Des Neville outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just wide!
77.23
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
79.30
Sol Greaves makes a simple pass to Neil Gallagher. Neil Gallagher kicks a strong pass forward to Ashley Davis. Ashley Davis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.27
Without breaking stride, Martin Christie plays the ball forward to Ashley Davis. Ashley Davis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tony Tolley.
83.52
Scott Dodd makes a simple pass to Paul Smith. Paul Smith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Des Neville. Des Neville shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
87.03
Seeing a gap ahead, Paul Smith plays the ball forward to Mervin Bellamy. Mervin Bellamy shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.29
Neil Gallagher makes a probing pass to Ashley Davis. Ashley Davis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Paul Smith darts forward. Paul Smith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Scunthorpe United

Stockport County
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
32.1%
44%
23.8%

Scorers
Mervin George 9
Des Neville 14
Neil Fletcher 21

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil Fletcher of Stockport County

Match Ratings
1.Marcus Williams (GK)
7
2.Sol Greaves (DEF)
7
3.James Wilson (DEF)
7
4.Edward Middleton (DEF)
6
5.Jon Ehiogu (DEF)
6
6.Dale Windass (MID)
6
7.Neil Gallagher (MID)
7
8.Martin Christie (MID)
7
9.Mervin George (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Ashley Davis (ATT)
6
11.Ian Winterburn (ATT)
7
 
12.Shaun Huckerby (GK)
0
13.Kieron Armstrong (DEF)
0
14.Stanley Venus (DEF)
0

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