Match Report
| Stockport County | Stockport County |  |  | Crewe Alexandra | Crewe Alexandra | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Ross Milligan | R. Milligan |  | 52 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 54 | | Peter Benjamin | P. Benjamin | ||||||||
| Scott Dodd | S. Dodd | | 44 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 50 | | Tim Beckham | T. Beckham | |||||||||
| Danny Richards | D. Richards | | 42 | D | | 3 | | D | 43 | | Phil Forbes | P. Forbes | |||||||||
| Tony Tolley | T. Tolley | | 42 | D | | 4 | | D | 42 | | Jason Potts | J. Potts | |||||||||
| Kevin Bolton | K. Bolton | | 38 | D | | 5 | | D | 40 | | Ledley Sheringham | L. Sheringham | |||||||||
| Greg Shilton | G. Shilton | | 51 | M | | 6 | | D | 40 | | James Vassell | J. Vassell | |||||||||
| Paul Smith | P. Smith | | 50 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 | | Clive Bramble | C. Bramble | |||||||||
| Neil Fletcher | N. Fletcher | | 58 | A | | 8 | | | M | 52 | | Eddie Batty | E. Batty | ||||||||
| Des Neville | D. Neville | | 43 | A | | 9 | | M | 52 | | Marcus Robinson | M. Robinson | |||||||||
| Francis Lisbie | F. Lisbie | | 41 | A | | 10 | | A | 72 | | Titus Southgate | T. Southgate | |||||||||
| Mervin Bellamy | M. Bellamy | | 37 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Paul Heskey | P. Heskey | |||||||||
| Oleg Pearson | O. Pearson | | 46 | M | | 12 | | M | 48 | | Tommy Johnson | T. Johnson | |||||||||
| Simon Cooper | S. Cooper | | 45 | M | | 13 | | M | 48 | | Marcus Benali | M. Benali | |||||||||
| Anthony Heskey | A. Heskey | | 44 | G | | 14 | | G | 47 | | Nigel Oakley | N. Oakley | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Edgeley Park where Stockport County play host to Crewe Alexandra. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Murray.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Murray.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Stockport County kicking off!
2.13
0-0Paul Smith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Lisbie. Francis Lisbie whips in a cross ball towards Mervin Bellamy. Mervin Bellamy beats his man to it with a header but it flies wide!
8.28
0-0Marcus Robinson passes the ball forward to Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Ross Milligan. Excellent save.
9.27
Ledley Sheringham makes a probing pass to Clive Bramble. Clive Bramble brings the ball forward. Clive Bramble shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
15.25
Paul Smith knocks the ball forward to Francis Lisbie. Francis Lisbie plays a one-two with Mervin Bellamy and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Francis Lisbie provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
20.24
Paul Smith passes the ball forward to Des Neville. Des Neville threads a neat, attacking ball through to Francis Lisbie. Francis Lisbie comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.28
0-0Clive Bramble hits a low pass to Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.15
With great vision, Clive Bramble laces a through ball forward to Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
26.02
Paul Smith flicks a high pass forward. Neil Fletcher controls it well on his chest. Neil Fletcher shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
30.46
Clive Bramble threads a neat ball through to Paul Heskey. Paul Heskey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ross Milligan who gathers it comfortably.
34.57
Tony Tolley brings the ball forward. Tony Tolley takes it forward alone. Tony Tolley shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
42.35
Paul Smith flicks a high ball forward to Des Neville who takes it down. Des Neville shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
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. Crewe Alexandra also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Crewe Alexandra kick off and get the second half underway!
49.41
0-0Paul Smith hacks Eddie Batty from behind! Paul Smith is warned by the referee! Eddie Batty stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.37
Phil Forbes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Clive Bramble. Clive Bramble chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Heskey. Paul Heskey finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
55.42
Marcus Robinson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Ross Milligan manages to gather it comfortably.
59.53
Paul Smith knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Fletcher. Neil Fletcher finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
61.57
With vision, Marcus Robinson laces a through ball forward to Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate shoots from 25 yards but somehow Ross Milligan manages to keep it out.
66.07
Eddie Batty deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Titus Southgate. Titus Southgate shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.10
Paul Smith comes in with a late challenge on Eddie Batty. The referee warns Paul Smith again to calm down! Eddie Batty runs off the knock.
81.15
0-1Phil Forbes volleys a long ball forward. Paul Heskey runs straight at the defence! Paul Heskey rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.06
Kevin Bolton flicks a high pass forward. Greg Shilton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Greg Shilton hits a low pass to Mervin Bellamy. Mervin Bellamy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
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Fouls
Yellow Cards
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Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ross Milligan (GK)
7
2. Scott Dodd (DEF)
6
3. Danny Richards (DEF)
7
4. Tony Tolley (DEF)
7
5. Kevin Bolton (DEF)
6
6. Greg Shilton (MID)
7
7. Paul Smith (MID)
7
8. Neil Fletcher (ATT)
6
9. Des Neville (ATT)
6
10. Francis Lisbie (ATT)
6
11. Mervin Bellamy (ATT)
9
12. Oleg Pearson (MID)
0
13. Simon Cooper (MID)
0
14. Anthony Heskey (GK)
0
1. Peter Benjamin (GK)
7
2. Tim Beckham (DEF)
6
3. Phil Forbes (DEF)
7
4. Jason Potts (DEF)
6
5. Ledley Sheringham (DEF)
6
6. James Vassell (DEF)
6
7. Clive Bramble (MID)
8
8. Eddie Batty (MID)
6
9. Marcus Robinson (MID)
7
10. Titus Southgate (ATT)
6
11. Paul Heskey (ATT)
9
12. Tommy Johnson (MID)
0
13. Marcus Benali (MID)
0
14. Nigel Oakley (GK)
0