Match Report
| Stoke City | Stoke City |  |  | Swindon Town | Swindon Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Graham Duberry | G. Duberry |  | 39 | G |  | 1 | | G | 52 | | Dale Swift | D. Swift | |||||||||
| Stan Plowright | S. Plowright | | 47 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 55 | | Scott Weaver | S. Weaver | |||||||||
| Rio Williams | R. Williams | | 38 | D | | 3 | | D | 45 | | Thierry Makin | T. Makin | |||||||||
| Del Lisbie | D. Lisbie | | 38 | D | | 4 | | D | 41 | | Ross Potts | R. Potts | |||||||||
| Stephen Heskey | S. Heskey | | 37 | D | | 5 | | D | 41 | | Darren Lockley | D. Lockley | |||||||||
| Jason Westwood | J. Westwood | | 51 | M | | 6 | | M | 44 | | Gary Shilton | G. Shilton | |||||||||
| Dave Burgess | D. Burgess | | 46 | M | | 7 | | M | 43 | | Adrian Wright | A. Wright | |||||||||
| Bill Goodwin | B. Goodwin | | 46 | M | | 8 | | M | 43 | | Oleg Copping | O. Copping | |||||||||
| Warren Green | W. Green | | 44 | M | | 9 | | A | 54 | | Kevin Deane | K. Deane | |||||||||
| Daniel Granville | D. Granville | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | Dale Marshall | D. Marshall | |||||||||
| Jody Priestley | J. Priestley | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Graeme Draper | G. Draper | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play Swindon Town in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Stoke City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Stoke City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Stoke City start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.22
0-0Bill Goodwin comes in with a late challenge on Gary Shilton. The referee calls over Bill Goodwin and shows him a yellow card! Gary Shilton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.22
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
4.01
0-0Stephen Heskey flicks the ball to his team mate, Warren Green. Warren Green surges forward with the ball. Warren Green goes all the way! Warren Green tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
10.32
0-0Adrian Wright takes it forward alone. Adrian Wright threads the ball through to Graeme Draper but he's offside!
12.45
0-0Adrian Wright kicks a strong pass forward to Dale Marshall. Dale Marshall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Graham Duberry who gathers it comfortably.
16.23
Stoke City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
21.25
Adrian Wright surges forward with the ball. Adrian Wright makes a probing pass to Dale Marshall but he's offside!
22.03
Bill Goodwin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jody Priestley. Jody Priestley goes all the way! Jody Priestley shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.42
Adrian Wright makes a probing pass to Graeme Draper. Graeme Draper shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
26.43
Del Lisbie threads the ball through to Bill Goodwin. Bill Goodwin makes a beautiful solo run. Bill Goodwin shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
32.05
Gary Shilton threads the ball through to Kevin Deane. Kevin Deane shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.43
Gary Shilton flicks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Draper. Graeme Draper knocks in a cross ball towards Dale Marshall. Dale Marshall flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
44.58
Dave Burgess deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Granville. Daniel Granville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Swindon Town kick off and get the second half underway!
47.36
Oleg Copping kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Draper. Graeme Draper shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
48.43
Oleg Copping knocks the ball forward to Graeme Draper. Graeme Draper sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.52
Oleg Copping kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Draper. Graeme Draper shoots from long range but it is miles over!
55.16
0-0Bill Goodwin clumsily knocks into Adrian Wright. The referee calls over Bill Goodwin and warns him to calm down! Adrian Wright grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.31
0-0Dave Burgess clumsily knocks into Adrian Wright. Dave Burgess is warned by the referee! Adrian Wright hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.02
Gary Shilton makes a beautiful solo run. Gary Shilton shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.40
Adrian Wright passes the ball forward to Graeme Draper. Graeme Draper finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.09
Gary Shilton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graeme Draper. Graeme Draper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.22
Stan Plowright deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dave Burgess. Dave Burgess kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Granville. Daniel Granville goes all the way! Daniel Granville cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.04
Stan Plowright knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Burgess. Dave Burgess kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Granville. Daniel Granville plays a perfect one-two with Jody Priestley and rushes in on goal... Daniel Granville takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
81.23
Rio Williams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bill Goodwin. Bill Goodwin takes it forward alone. Bill Goodwin lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Granville. Daniel Granville connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
83.41
Gary Shilton flicks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Draper. Graeme Draper whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Deane. Kevin Deane flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.36
Adrian Wright catches Dave Burgess on the ankles. Adrian Wright is given a warning by the referee! Dave Burgess hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.58
Gary Shilton knocks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Draper. Graeme Draper knocks in a cross ball towards Dale Marshall. Dale Marshall powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
0-1Adrian Wright takes it forward alone. Adrian Wright finds some space and shoots from distance. It's there!! Graham Duberry has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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