Match Report
| West Bromwich Albion | West Bromwich Albion |  |  | Stockport County | Stockport County | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Liam Clarke | L. Clarke |  | 60 | G |  | 1 | | G | 60 | | Frank Davis | F. Davis | |||||||||
| Stanley Byrne | S. Byrne | | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 | | Noel Banks | N. Banks | |||||||||
| Ugo Campbell | U. Campbell | | 60 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 60 | | Mervin Armstrong | M. Armstrong | ||||||||
| Wayne Potts | W. Potts | | 58 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 | | Neil Benali | N. Benali | |||||||||
| Gaspar Veloso | G. Veloso |  | 57 | D | | 5 | | M | 65 | | Jason Potts | J. Potts | |||||||||
| Carmine Lanna | C. Lanna |  | 61 | M | | | 6 | | M | 59 | | Jon Newton | J. Newton | ||||||||
| Richard Prior | R. Prior | | 60 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Robbie Fowler | R. Fowler | |||||||||
| Scott Thirlwell | S. Thirlwell | | 55 | M | | 8 | | M | 53 | | Des Salmon | D. Salmon | |||||||||
| Alun Bolton | A. Bolton | | 77 | A | | 9 | | A | 61 | | Dennis Barton | D. Barton | |||||||||
| Jason Priestley | J. Priestley | | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | David Moncur | D. Moncur | |||||||||
| Brian Lloyd | B. Lloyd | | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Ben Woodgate | B. Woodgate | |||||||||
| Robert Wilcox | R. Wilcox | | 56 | A | | 12 | | M | 51 | | Brian Defoe | B. Defoe | |||||||||
| Jody Grimandi | J. Grimandi | | 56 | D | | 13 | | A | 50 | | Francis Youds | F. Youds | |||||||||
| Jose Monteiro | J. Monteiro | | 54 | M | | 14 | | G | 47 | | David Campos | D. Campos | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at The Hawthorns where West Bromwich Albion play host to Stockport County. A crowd of 9,476 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stockport County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ugo Mcgreal.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Bromwich Albion are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stockport County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ugo Mcgreal.
0.00
0-0Stockport County kick off and get the first half underway!
3.09
0-0Des Salmon threads the ball through to David Moncur. David Moncur shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
4.21
Richard Prior makes a probing pass to Alun Bolton. Alun Bolton whips in a cross ball towards Jason Priestley. Jason Priestley gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's miles wide!
8.29
0-0Ugo Campbell makes a strong solo run forward. Ugo Campbell surges forward with the ball. Ugo Campbell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
9.48
Jason Potts flicks a high pass forward to David Moncur who brings the ball under control. David Moncur whips in a cross ball towards Ben Woodgate. Ben Woodgate makes a looping header on goal. Liam Clarke gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
16.31
Scott Thirlwell knocks the ball forward to Brian Lloyd. Brian Lloyd sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
26.24
0-0Noel Banks breaks forward. With great vision, Noel Banks plays the ball forward to David Moncur. David Moncur knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gaspar Veloso.
28.25
Scott Thirlwell flicks a high ball forward to Jason Priestley who takes it down. Jason Priestley shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Frank Davis.
29.22
0-0Scott Thirlwell takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Neil Benali reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
34.24
0-0Ugo Campbell makes a simple pass to Richard Prior. Richard Prior threads a neat ball through to Alun Bolton. Alun Bolton threads the ball through to Brian Lloyd but he's offside!
36.51
Carmine Lanna sees Jason Priestley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Priestley makes a probing pass to Brian Lloyd but he's offside!
40.07
Wayne Potts flicks a high pass forward. Carmine Lanna collects the pass. Carmine Lanna knocks the ball to his team mate, Alun Bolton. Alun Bolton knocks the ball forward to Brian Lloyd but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
44.06
Wayne Potts flicks a high pass forward. Scott Thirlwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Thirlwell flicks a high pass forward. Jason Priestley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jason Priestley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mervin Armstrong.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. West Bromwich Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Stockport County also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and West Bromwich Albion kick off!
47.08
Jon Newton flicks a high pass forward. David Moncur controls it well on his chest. David Moncur knocks in a cross ball towards Ben Woodgate. Ben Woodgate rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
49.59
Seeing a gap ahead, Robbie Fowler plays the ball forward to David Moncur. David Moncur knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.15
Jason Potts picks a pass forward to Dennis Barton. Dennis Barton tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
54.43
Scott Thirlwell advances with the ball. Scott Thirlwell puts a great ball through. Brian Lloyd runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
60.36
0-0Stockport County have made a substitution with David Campos replacing David Moncur .
67.37
Jason Potts runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jason Potts flicks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Barton. Dennis Barton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.10
1-0Scott Thirlwell plays the ball forward to Jason Priestley. Jason Priestley lofts in a cross ball towards Alun Bolton. Alun Bolton beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
78.35
Stanley Byrne sees Carmine Lanna in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carmine Lanna makes a probing pass to Alun Bolton. Alun Bolton makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Jason Priestley. Jason Priestley shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Frank Davis manages to keep it out.
81.15
Robbie Fowler kicks a strong pass forward to David Campos. David Campos shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
83.57
Ugo Campbell sees Carmine Lanna in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carmine Lanna flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Priestley. Jason Priestley shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.00
Scott Thirlwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alun Bolton. Alun Bolton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Noel Banks.
90.00
Jon Newton passes the ball forward to Ben Woodgate. Ben Woodgate plays a scrappy one-two with Dennis Barton and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Ben Woodgate provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Alun Bolton 75 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alun Bolton of West Bromwich Albion |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Liam Clarke (GK)
7
2. Stanley Byrne (DEF)
6
3. Ugo Campbell (DEF)
9
4. Wayne Potts (DEF)
6
5. Gaspar Veloso (DEF)
6
6. Carmine Lanna (MID)
7
7. Richard Prior (MID)
6
8. Scott Thirlwell (MID)
8
9. Alun Bolton (ATT)
9
10. Jason Priestley (ATT)
8
11. Brian Lloyd (ATT)
6
12. Robert Wilcox (ATT)
0
13. Jody Grimandi (DEF)
0
14. Jose Monteiro (MID)
0
1. Frank Davis (GK)
7
2. Noel Banks (DEF)
7
3. Mervin Armstrong (DEF)
6
4. Neil Benali (DEF)
7
5. Jason Potts (MID)
7
6. Jon Newton (MID)
6
7. Robbie Fowler (MID)
7
8. Des Salmon (MID)
6
9. Dennis Barton (ATT)
6
10. David Moncur (ATT)
6
11. Ben Woodgate (ATT)
6
12. Brian Defoe (MID)
0
13. Francis Youds (ATT)
0
14. David Campos (GK)
6