Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Luton Town. A crowd of 4,190 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Brighton and Hove Albion and Luton Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Pearce.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Brighton and Hove Albion and Luton Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Pearce.
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion kick off and get the first half underway!
4.47
0-0Eddie Williamson clumsily knocks into Anthony Gilchrist. Eddie Williamson is shown the yellow card! Anthony Gilchrist hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.50
0-0Ronnie Stuart threads a neat ball through to Dean Dryden. Dean Dryden passes the ball forward to Simon Seibert. Simon Seibert shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.36
0-0Brian Swift barges into Richard Mason. The referee brings Brian Swift to one side and gives him a warning! Richard Mason hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.58
0-0Ronnie Stuart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francis Neville. Francis Neville knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Seibert. Simon Seibert comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Jason Clapham!
14.05
0-0Richard Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Gilchrist. Anthony Gilchrist darts forward. Anthony Gilchrist passes the ball forward but Simon Seibert is offside!
16.05
Anthony Gilchrist brings the ball forward. Anthony Gilchrist sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.33
Richard Mason sees space and advances. Richard Mason threads the ball through to Francis Neville. Francis Neville sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.39
Anthony Gilchrist takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Ronnie Stuart. Ronnie Stuart makes a probing pass to Simon Seibert. Simon Seibert lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Dryden. Dean Dryden connects with a diving header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
21.29
Sylvain Bastin sees Alan Cadamarteri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alan Cadamarteri sees space and advances. Alan Cadamarteri whips in a cross ball towards Simon Seibert. Simon Seibert flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Jason Clapham. Excellent save.
24.37
Les Wright-Phillips flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Swift. Brian Swift kicks a strong pass forward to Gonzalo Durand. Gonzalo Durand shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
26.16
Gonzalo Durand barges into Richard Mason. The referee warns Gonzalo Durand to calm down! Richard Mason stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.25
Ronnie Stuart threads a neat ball through to Francis Neville. Francis Neville skips past Les Wright-Phillips! Francis Neville tries a spectacular strike but it's well over the bar!
33.07
0-0Richard Mason runs forward with the ball. Richard Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Seibert. Simon Seibert skips past Benoit Pellicori! Simon Seibert shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Silvio Gomes is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
34.42
Sylvain Bastin threads the ball through to Anthony Gilchrist. Anthony Gilchrist makes a probing pass to Dean Dryden. Dean Dryden knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Simon Seibert is offside!
36.31
Silvio Gomes pushes mid-way up the pitch. Silvio Gomes chips the ball to his team mate, Darius Chadwick. Darius Chadwick shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
38.50
Ugo Howey makes a probing pass to Gonzalo Durand. Gonzalo Durand knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Gordon. Terry Gordon finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
44.39
Silvio Gomes catches Dean Dryden on the ankles. Silvio Gomes is given a warning by the referee! Dean Dryden stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brighton and Hove Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Luton Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Luton Town kicking off!
48.51
0-0Brian Swift deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darius Chadwick. Darius Chadwick skips past Warren Scowcroft! Warren Scowcroft hacks Darius Chadwick from behind! Penalty not given!!
49.17
Richard Mason flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Gilchrist controls it well on his chest. Anthony Gilchrist threads a neat ball through to Dean Dryden. Dean Dryden sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
60.38
0-0Luton Town have made 3 substitutions with Dion Wright-Phillips replacing Warren Scowcroft, Chris Beckham replacing Ronnie Stuart and Craig Formon replacing Francis Neville .
61.45
Ugo Howey flicks a high pass forward. Terry Gordon collects the pass. Terry Gordon shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
65.59
Les Wright-Phillips knocks the ball forward to Eddie Williamson. Eddie Williamson threads a neat ball through to Terry Gordon. Terry Gordon passes the ball forward but Gonzalo Durand is offside!
66.22
Dion Wright-Phillips makes a simple pass to Alan Cadamarteri. Alan Cadamarteri hits a low pass to Simon Seibert. Simon Seibert threads a neat ball through to Craig Formon. Craig Formon side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
69.49
0-1Alan Cadamarteri flicks a high pass forward. Craig Formon controls it well on his chest. Craig Formon controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Simon Seibert through on goal. Some good footwork from Simon Seibert provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper, Jason Clapham, sees it late!! Goal for Luton Town!
72.52
Dion Wright-Phillips knocks the ball forward to Chris Beckham. Chris Beckham threads a neat ball through to Craig Formon. Craig Formon advances inside the box! Craig Formon rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jason Clapham manages to gather it effortlessly.
77.49
Benoit Pellicori receives the ball from a throw-in from Silvio Gomes. Benoit Pellicori knocks the ball forward to Eddie Williamson. Eddie Williamson threads the ball through to Darius Chadwick. Darius Chadwick sees Gonzalo Durand just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Gonzalo Durand shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
78.28
Eddie Williamson makes a probing pass to Darius Chadwick. Darius Chadwick kicks a strong pass forward to Terry Gordon but the referee indicates it's offside!
83.41
Chris Beckham knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Formon. Craig Formon knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Dryden. Dean Dryden outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies wide!
84.16
Dion Wright-Phillips catches Eddie Williamson on the ankles. The referee calls over Dion Wright-Phillips and warns him to calm down! Eddie Williamson runs off the knock.
89.04
Graeme Ehiogu sees Simon Seibert in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Seibert knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Dryden. Dean Dryden makes a looping header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jason Clapham (GK)
7
2. Silvio Gomes (DEF)
7
3. Les Wright-Phillips (DEF)
7
4. Benoit Pellicori (DEF)
6
5. Brian Swift (MID)
6
6. Ugo Howey (MID)
7
7. Eddie Williamson (MID)
6
8. Paul Swift (MID)
6
9. Gonzalo Durand (ATT)
6
10. Darius Chadwick (ATT)
6
11. Terry Gordon (ATT)
6
12. Ruben Moutinho (GK)
0
13. Jonathan Wiart (GK)
0
14. Jacques Rodrigues (DEF)
0
1. Ledley Cutler (GK)
6
2. Warren Scowcroft (DEF)
6
3. Sylvain Bastin (DEF)
6
4. Richard Mason (DEF)
8
5. Alan Cadamarteri (MID)
7
6. Anthony Gilchrist (MID)
7
7. Ronnie Stuart (MID)
7
8. Graeme Ehiogu (MID)
6
9. Simon Seibert (ATT)
10
10. Francis Neville (ATT)
6
11. Dean Dryden (ATT)
6
12. Dion Wright-Phillips (GK)
6
13. Chris Beckham (MID)
6
14. Craig Formon (ATT)
8