Match Report
| Stockport County | Stockport County |  |  | Cheltenham Town | Cheltenham Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ross Milligan | R. Milligan |  | 52 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 56 | | Adam Mason | A. Mason | ||||||||
| Scott Dodd | S. Dodd | | 44 | D |  | 2 |  | | D | 47 | | James Youds | J. Youds | ||||||||
| Danny Richards | D. Richards | | 42 | D | | 3 | | D | 46 | | Eoin Minto | E. Minto | |||||||||
| Tony Tolley | T. Tolley | | 42 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Martin Parker | M. Parker | |||||||||
| Kevin Bolton | K. Bolton | | 38 | D | | 5 | | D | 43 |  | Ramon Knopper | R. Knopper | |||||||||
| Greg Shilton | G. Shilton | | 51 | M | | 6 | | M | 53 | | Brian Power | B. Power | |||||||||
| Paul Smith | P. Smith | | 50 | M | | 7 | | M | 50 | | Colin Heskey | C. Heskey | |||||||||
| Neil Fletcher | N. Fletcher | | 58 | A | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Del Konchesky | D. Konchesky | |||||||||
| Des Neville | D. Neville | | 43 | A | | 9 | | M | 42 | | Nicholas Walker | N. Walker | |||||||||
| Francis Lisbie | F. Lisbie | | 41 | A | | 10 | | A | 48 | | Brian Shilton | B. Shilton | |||||||||
| Mervin Bellamy | M. Bellamy | | 37 | A | | 11 | | A | 47 | | Nicholas Guppy | N. Guppy | |||||||||
| Oleg Pearson | O. Pearson | | 46 | M | | 12 | | G | 51 | | Eddie Stone | E. Stone | |||||||||
| Simon Cooper | S. Cooper | | 45 | M | | 13 | | G | 49 | | Kieron Lua-Lua | K. Lua-Lua | |||||||||
| Anthony Heskey | A. Heskey | | 44 | G | | 14 | | D | 42 | | Shaun Patterson | S. Patterson | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Edgeley Park where Stockport County play host to Cheltenham Town. A crowd of 2,375 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Crooks.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Crooks.
0.00
0-0Cheltenham Town kick off!
8.28
0-0Martin Parker knocks the ball forward to Colin Heskey. Colin Heskey passes the ball forward to Brian Shilton. Brian Shilton advances inside the box! Brian Shilton strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but is denied by Ross Milligan. Excellent save.
12.58
0-0Del Konchesky chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Guppy. Nicholas Guppy kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Shilton but the referee indicates it's offside!
18.42
0-0Greg Shilton changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Greg Shilton lofts in a cross ball towards Mervin Bellamy. With a superhuman jump, Mervin Bellamy connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
20.29
0-0Showing composure, Paul Smith plays the ball forward to Mervin Bellamy. Mervin Bellamy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.25
Danny Richards hits a low pass to Greg Shilton. Greg Shilton knocks the ball forward to Des Neville. Des Neville tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.20
Tony Tolley flicks a high pass forward to Greg Shilton who brings the ball under control. Greg Shilton hits a low pass to Des Neville. Des Neville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.30
Kevin Bolton kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Smith. Paul Smith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Fletcher. Neil Fletcher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
44.52
0-0Paul Smith comes in with a late challenge on Del Konchesky. The referee warns Paul Smith to calm down! Del Konchesky stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Martin Parker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Power. Brian Power runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Brian Power plays a scrappy one-two with Nicholas Guppy and stumbles forward towards the goal... Brian Power strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stockport County appear unchanged since the first half. Cheltenham Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Stockport County kicking off!
47.48
Danny Richards plays the ball forward to Paul Smith. Paul Smith flicks a high ball forward to Francis Lisbie who takes it down. Francis Lisbie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Mason who gathers it comfortably.
53.52
Kevin Bolton chips the ball to his team mate, Greg Shilton. Greg Shilton hits a low pass to Mervin Bellamy. Mervin Bellamy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.09
0-0Brian Power hits a low pass to Brian Shilton. Brian Shilton lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Guppy. Nicholas Guppy connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Danny Richards. Excellent block.
61.39
Kevin Bolton makes a probing pass to Paul Smith. Paul Smith chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Lisbie. Francis Lisbie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.25
Kevin Bolton chips the ball to his team mate, Greg Shilton. Greg Shilton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Fletcher. Neil Fletcher shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
69.13
Brian Power threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Guppy. Nicholas Guppy plays a scrappy one-two with Brian Shilton and advances towards the goal... Nicholas Guppy looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.48
Paul Smith flicks a high pass forward. Neil Fletcher comfortably collects the pass. Neil Fletcher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
77.48
Tony Tolley chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Smith. Paul Smith flicks a high ball forward to Des Neville who takes it down. Des Neville knocks in a cross ball towards Mervin Bellamy. Mervin Bellamy flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.04
James Youds darts forward. James Youds threads a neat ball through to Brian Shilton. Brian Shilton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Tony Tolley passes the ball forward to Greg Shilton. Greg Shilton makes a probing pass to Neil Fletcher. Neil Fletcher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
31.5%
44.6%
23.9%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Greg Shilton of Stockport County |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ross Milligan (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Scott Dodd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Danny Richards (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Tony Tolley (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Kevin Bolton (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Greg Shilton (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Paul Smith (MID) | 8 | |
| 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 | |
| 1. | Adam Mason (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | James Youds (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Eoin Minto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Martin Parker (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Ramon Knopper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Brian Power (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Colin Heskey (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Del Konchesky (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nicholas Walker (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Brian Shilton (ATT) | 9 | |
| 11. | Nicholas Guppy (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Eddie Stone (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kieron Lua-Lua (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Shaun Patterson (DEF) | 0 | |