Match Report
| Southampton | Southampton |  |  | Swindon Town | Swindon Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Steven Davies | S. Davies |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 67 | | Eddie Dublin | E. Dublin | ||||||||
| Neil Grondin | N. Grondin | | 63 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 60 | | Stephen Gerrard | S. Gerrard | |||||||||
| Robert Thatcher | R. Thatcher | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 | | Wes Fortune | W. Fortune | |||||||||
| Joe Weaver | J. Weaver | | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 |  | Dietmar Prantl | D. Prantl | |||||||||
| Robert Serrant | R. Serrant | | 50 | D | | 5 | | D | 48 | | Paul Prior | P. Prior | |||||||||
| Ross Wilson | R. Wilson | | 56 | M | | 6 | | M | 62 | | Morris Middleton | M. Middleton | |||||||||
| Albrecht Bartsch | A. Bartsch | | 55 | M | | | 7 | | M | 59 | | James Lofthouse | J. Lofthouse | ||||||||
| Craig Heskey | C. Heskey | | 55 | M | | 8 | | M | 54 | | Gareth Drake | G. Drake | |||||||||
| Kieron Barrett | K. Barrett | | 61 | A | | 9 | | A | 60 |  | Miguel Vidal | M. Vidal | |||||||||
| Jamie Shearer | J. Shearer | | 61 | A | | 10 | | A | 51 |  | Gavin Johnstone | G. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Ledley Power | L. Power | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Mike Thatcher | M. Thatcher | |||||||||
| Angelo Buso | A. Buso |  | 52 | M | | 12 | | G | 52 | | Marc Milburn | M. Milburn | |||||||||
| Gary Mendez | G. Mendez | | 51 | G | | 13 | | M | 51 |  | Wilson Deschamps | W. Deschamps | |||||||||
| Ben Prior | B. Prior | | 51 | M | | 14 | | G | 51 | | Brian Royce | B. Royce | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Swindon Town. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Mendonca.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Southampton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Mendonca.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Swindon Town kick off!
8.37
1-0Albrecht Bartsch flicks a high pass forward to Kieron Barrett who brings the ball under control. Kieron Barrett lofts in a cross ball towards Jamie Shearer. Jamie Shearer flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.47
1-0Ross Wilson sees space and advances. Ross Wilson plays a one-two with Kieron Barrett and rushes in on goal... Ross Wilson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
14.45
1-0Albrecht Bartsch flicks a high ball forward to Ledley Power who takes it down. Ledley Power lofts in a cross ball towards Albrecht Bartsch. Albrecht Bartsch is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Eddie Dublin manages to keep it out.
15.39
Ross Wilson kicks a strong pass forward to Joe Weaver. Joe Weaver runs straight at the opposition's defence. Joe Weaver lofts in a cross ball towards Jamie Shearer. Jamie Shearer directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
22.13
Paul Prior flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Johnstone collects the pass. Gavin Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Thatcher. Mike Thatcher beats his man to it with a header but it curls horrendously wide!
24.51
Kieron Barrett runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kieron Barrett shoots from distance. Eddie Dublin gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
26.48
1-0Gareth Drake flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Vidal controls it well on his chest. Miguel Vidal passes the ball forward but Gavin Johnstone is offside!
28.04
Morris Middleton chips the ball to his team mate, Gareth Drake. Gareth Drake shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
30.38
Ross Wilson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ross Wilson tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
33.30
Ross Wilson passes the ball forward to Craig Heskey. Craig Heskey finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Eddie Dublin!
38.22
1-0Dietmar Prantl launches a long ball forward. Miguel Vidal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joe Weaver.
42.18
Joe Weaver controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Thatcher. Robert Thatcher flicks a high pass forward to Craig Heskey who brings the ball under control. Craig Heskey passes the ball forward but Kieron Barrett is offside!
44.54
Robert Serrant plays the ball forward to Ross Wilson. Ross Wilson makes a beautiful solo run. Ross Wilson flicks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Barrett. Kieron Barrett comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just off target!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Southampton appear unchanged since the first half. Swindon Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Southampton kicking off!
48.10
1-0Miguel Vidal clumsily knocks into Robert Thatcher. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Robert Thatcher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.57
Stephen Gerrard threads a neat ball through to James Lofthouse. James Lofthouse flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Johnstone collects the pass. Gavin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Thatcher. Mike Thatcher connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.06
James Lofthouse knocks the ball to his team mate, Morris Middleton. Morris Middleton whips in a cross ball towards Mike Thatcher. Mike Thatcher flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
59.49
Joe Weaver flicks a high pass forward. Ross Wilson controls it well on his chest. With vision, Ross Wilson plays the ball forward to Jamie Shearer. Jamie Shearer tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Eddie Dublin effortlessly smothers it!
60.24
1-0Southampton have made 2 substitutions with Gary Mendez replacing Albrecht Bartsch and Ben Prior replacing Kieron Barrett .
61.29
Morris Middleton makes an attacking run forward. Morris Middleton whips in a cross ball towards Mike Thatcher. Mike Thatcher connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
65.45
James Lofthouse sees Morris Middleton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Morris Middleton knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Vidal. Miguel Vidal is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Steven Davies easily punches it away to safety.
73.12
Miguel Vidal flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Johnstone who takes it down. Gavin Johnstone threads the ball through into the box. Gareth Drake rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.46
Southampton have made a substitution with Angelo Buso replacing Neil Grondin .
79.01
James Lofthouse knocks the ball forward to Miguel Vidal. Miguel Vidal whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Steven Davies didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
83.23
Joe Weaver sees Craig Heskey in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Heskey passes the ball forward to Ledley Power. Ledley Power knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.21
1-1Craig Heskey sees a break and surges forward. Craig Heskey controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Ledley Power through on goal. Stephen Gerrard clumsily knocks into Ledley Power. Ledley Power appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
90.00
Miguel Vidal flicks a high pass forward. Gareth Drake holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gareth Drake lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Thatcher. Mike Thatcher is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Steven Davies (GK)
7
2. Neil Grondin (DEF)
6
3. Robert Thatcher (DEF)
6
4. Joe Weaver (DEF)
7
5. Robert Serrant (DEF)
6
6. Ross Wilson (MID)
8
7. Albrecht Bartsch (MID)
6
8. Craig Heskey (MID)
7
9. Kieron Barrett (ATT)
7
10. Jamie Shearer (ATT)
8
11. Ledley Power (ATT)
6
12. Angelo Buso (MID)
6
13. Gary Mendez (GK)
6
14. Ben Prior (MID)
6
1. Eddie Dublin (GK)
8
2. Stephen Gerrard (DEF)
6
3. Wes Fortune (DEF)
6
4. Dietmar Prantl (DEF)
6
5. Paul Prior (DEF)
6
6. Morris Middleton (MID)
7
7. James Lofthouse (MID)
7
8. Gareth Drake (MID)
8
9. Miguel Vidal (ATT)
6
10. Gavin Johnstone (ATT)
7
11. Mike Thatcher (ATT)
6
12. Marc Milburn (GK)
0
13. Wilson Deschamps (MID)
0
14. Brian Royce (GK)
0