Match Report

0.00 0-0

Macclesfield Town kick off!

2.42 0-0

Ledley Nicholls flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Henry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Henry lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Perry. Peter Perry connects with a diving header but Franco Franchi is on top of it.

3.11 0-0

Simon Scales makes a simple pass to Ronnie Simonsen. Ronnie Simonsen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!

6.07 1-0

Simon Scales sees Luke Crooks in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luke Crooks lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Williamson. Michael Williamson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Macclesfield Town!

9.42 1-0

Steve Sheringham catches Simon Scales on the ankles. The referee calls over Steve Sheringham and shows him a yellow card! Simon Scales stretches but gets up unharmed.

14.42 1-0

Sergio Loureiro makes a simple pass to Peter Perry. Peter Perry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

15.28 1-0

Simon Scales makes a simple pass to Ronnie Simonsen. Ronnie Simonsen knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Williamson. Michael Williamson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!

16.49 1-0

Richard Wilcox knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Scales. With great vision, Simon Scales plays the ball forward to Mick Fortune. Mick Fortune shoots from long range but it flies just wide!

18.18 1-0

Danny Parker chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Robson. With great vision, Nigel Robson plays the ball forward to Michael Williamson. Michael Williamson finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!

20.57 1-0

Simon Scales makes a simple pass to Luke Crooks. Luke Crooks knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Flintlock.

21.02 1-0

Nigel Robson barges into Sergio Loureiro. Nigel Robson is warned by the referee! Sergio Loureiro stretches but gets up unharmed.

24.17 1-0

Simon Scales sees space and advances. Simon Scales lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Crooks. Luke Crooks beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent block by Stanislas Capron!

26.42 1-0

Stephen Flintlock receives the ball from a throw-in from Stanislas Capron. Stephen Flintlock knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Sheringham. Steve Sheringham kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.

28.24 1-0

Ledley Nicholls flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Henry collects the pass. Duncan Henry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.

30.28 1-0

Nigel Robson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Simonsen. Ronnie Simonsen cuts inside the box! Ronnie Simonsen comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!

32.38 1-1

Chris Boertien darts forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Chris Boertien picks a pass forward to Peter Perry. Peter Perry knocks in a cross ball towards Noel Heskey. Noel Heskey makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Noel Heskey!

38.01 1-1

Steve Sheringham makes a simple pass to Noel Heskey. Noel Heskey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Henry but he's offside!

40.17 1-1

Chris Boertien threads a neat ball through to Sergio Loureiro. Sergio Loureiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry plays a one-two with Peter Perry and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Duncan Henry provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!

45.00 1-1

The referee whistles the end of the first half!

45.00 1-1

Blackpool kick off!

48.34 1-1

Duncan Henry hacks Danny Parker from behind! The referee warns Duncan Henry to calm down! Danny Parker stretches but gets up unharmed.

49.27 1-1

Nigel Robson hacks Ledley Nicholls from behind! The referee calls over Nigel Robson again and warns him to calm down! Ledley Nicholls runs off the knock.

53.00 1-1

Nick Dodd knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Scales. Simon Scales flicks the ball to his team mate, Mick Fortune. Mick Fortune shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.

55.52 1-1

Simon Scales flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Simonsen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ronnie Simonsen lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Crooks. Luke Crooks beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!

60.04 1-1

Simon Scales catches Ledley Nicholls on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ledley Nicholls grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.

65.37 1-1

Simon Shilton flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Loureiro collects the pass. Sergio Loureiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Perry. Peter Perry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

66.16 1-2

Simon Shilton makes a run forward as Chris Boertien takes the throw-in. Simon Shilton skillfully chests the ball down. Simon Shilton plays the ball forward to Ledley Nicholls. Ledley Nicholls threads the ball through to Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Perry. Peter Perry is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!

72.00 1-2

Nick Dodd makes a probing pass to Simon Scales. Simon Scales makes a simple pass to Mick Fortune. Mick Fortune knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tommy Granville who gathers it comfortably.

77.59 1-2

Blackpool have made 3 substitutions with Graeme Carragher replacing Stanislas Capron, Bill Williamson replacing Sergio Loureiro and Achille Jörgensen replacing Peter Perry .

78.60 1-2

Simon Scales flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Simonsen. Ronnie Simonsen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tommy Granville who gathers it comfortably.

79.25 1-2

Bill Williamson catches Simon Scales on the ankles. Bill Williamson is given a warning by the referee! Simon Scales gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.

83.33 1-2

Richard Wilcox catches Duncan Henry on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duncan Henry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

89.28 1-2

Nigel Robson makes a probing pass to Luke Crooks. Luke Crooks plays a scrappy one-two with Michael Williamson and advances towards the goal... Luke Crooks shoots from just inside the box but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!

90.00 1-2

Nick Dodd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Robson. Nigel Robson makes a simple pass to Ronnie Simonsen. Ronnie Simonsen finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Tommy Granville.

90.00 1-2

The whistle blows full-time!