Match Report
| Grimsby Town | Grimsby Town |  |  | Gillingham | Gillingham | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Jason Robinson | J. Robinson |  | 50 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 | | Carl Fletcher | C. Fletcher | |||||||||
| Lewis Baker | L. Baker |  | 58 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 58 |  | Umberto Comazzi | U. Comazzi | |||||||||
| Ledley Clapham | L. Clapham | | 58 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 51 | | Ivan Milburn | I. Milburn | ||||||||
| Glynn Monk | G. Monk | | 42 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 | | Jon Pearce | J. Pearce | |||||||||
| Brian Laycock | B. Laycock | | 51 | M | | 5 | | D | 46 | | Jon Goldberg | J. Goldberg | |||||||||
| Stephen Dodd | S. Dodd | | 48 | M | | 6 | | M | 58 | | Marcus Plowright | M. Plowright | |||||||||
| Les Christie | L. Christie | | 48 | M | | 7 | | | M | 54 | | Steven Scowcroft | S. Scowcroft | ||||||||
| Peter Butt | P. Butt | | 42 | M | | 8 | | M | 49 | | Wes Britton | W. Britton | |||||||||
| Steve Summerbell | S. Summerbell | | 58 | A | | 9 | | M | 48 | | Harvey Christie | H. Christie | |||||||||
| Robert Walker | R. Walker | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | Ian Walsh | I. Walsh | |||||||||
| Eddie Howey | E. Howey | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 |  | Steven De Jong | S. De Jong | |||||||||
| Del Mills | D. Mills | | 46 | G | | 12 | | G | 60 | | Niccolo Wright | N. Wright | |||||||||
| Gareth White | G. White | | 41 | D | | 13 | | A | 48 | | Martin Lee | M. Lee | |||||||||
| Simon Lumsdon | S. Lumsdon | | 41 | A | | 14 | | M | 46 | | Emile King | E. King | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Green Towers Spa |
Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Blundell Park where Grimsby Town play host to Gillingham. A crowd of 4,199 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Grimsby Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Beagrie.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Grimsby Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Beagrie.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Grimsby Town kick off!
2.54
0-0Ledley Clapham kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Summerbell. Steve Summerbell knocks the ball forward to Eddie Howey. Eddie Howey lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Dodd. Stephen Dodd knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Carl Fletcher manages to keep it out.
3.10
1-0Brian Laycock threads the ball through to Robert Walker. Robert Walker whips in a cross ball towards Brian Laycock. Brian Laycock is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.31
1-0Peter Butt hits a low pass to Brian Laycock. With imagination, Brian Laycock plays the ball forward to Steve Summerbell. Steve Summerbell makes a probing pass to Robert Walker but he's offside!
8.02
Jon Pearce kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Walsh. Ian Walsh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven De Jong. Steven De Jong whips in a cross ball towards Harvey Christie. Harvey Christie connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
12.12
1-0Ledley Clapham flicks a high pass forward. Lewis Baker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lewis Baker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Summerbell. Steve Summerbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.04
1-0Wes Britton kicks a strong pass forward to Steven De Jong. Steven De Jong makes a probing pass between the defence to Ian Walsh. Ian Walsh rockets a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
21.05
Ledley Clapham kicks a strong pass forward to Glynn Monk. Glynn Monk flicks a high pass forward. Steve Summerbell collects the pass. Steve Summerbell shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.08
Brian Laycock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Howey. Eddie Howey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.09
Wes Britton threads a neat ball through to Steven Scowcroft. Steven Scowcroft knocks the ball to his team mate, Wes Britton. Wes Britton shoots from just inside the box. Solid save from Jason Robinson.
30.18
1-0Steven De Jong comes in with a late challenge on Lewis Baker. The referee calls over Steven De Jong and warns him to calm down! Lewis Baker gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.57
Ledley Clapham makes a probing pass to Les Christie. Showing composure, Les Christie plays the ball forward to Brian Laycock. Brian Laycock whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Dodd. Stephen Dodd is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.30
2-0Wes Britton flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Plowright. Marcus Plowright advances inside the box! Marcus Plowright looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Lewis Baker is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
38.45
Les Christie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Laycock. Brian Laycock cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Brian Laycock provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.14
Wes Britton threads a neat ball through to Harvey Christie. Harvey Christie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lewis Baker.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Grimsby Town appear unchanged since the first half. Gillingham also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Gillingham kick off the second half!
49.19
Jon Pearce flicks the ball to his team mate, Steven Scowcroft. Steven Scowcroft flicks a high pass forward to Harvey Christie who brings the ball under control. Harvey Christie makes a defence splitting pass to Steven De Jong. Steven De Jong muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Jason Robinson is on top of it.
51.41
2-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
53.56
Steven Scowcroft sees Harvey Christie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Harvey Christie threads a neat, attacking ball through to Steven De Jong. Steven De Jong comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
54.36
Harvey Christie runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Harvey Christie shoots from long range but somehow Jason Robinson manages to keep it out.
65.24
Steven Scowcroft threads a neat ball through to Steven De Jong. Steven De Jong whips in a cross ball towards Harvey Christie. Harvey Christie is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
66.21
2-0Wes Britton changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Wes Britton rushes past Glynn Monk! Glynn Monk hacks Wes Britton from behind! Penalty not given!!
69.37
Ledley Clapham brings the ball forward. Ledley Clapham flicks a high pass forward. Robert Walker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Walker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
71.13
Wes Britton makes a simple pass to Steven Scowcroft. Steven Scowcroft plays a one-two with Ian Walsh and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Steven Scowcroft provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.26
2-0Gillingham have made 3 substitutions with Niccolo Wright replacing Umberto Comazzi, Martin Lee replacing Marcus Plowright and Emile King replacing Jon Goldberg .
81.46
Harvey Christie flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Walsh. Ian Walsh knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.06
Stephen Dodd makes a probing pass to Steve Summerbell. Steve Summerbell lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Walker. Robert Walker outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
84.55
Peter Butt sees Robert Walker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Walker lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Summerbell. With a superhuman jump, Steve Summerbell connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.25
Ledley Clapham passes the ball forward to Glynn Monk. Glynn Monk makes a simple pass to Robert Walker. Robert Walker shoots from outside the area. Carl Fletcher gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
90.00
The referee blows for 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. Jason Robinson (GK)
7
2. Lewis Baker (DEF)
6
3. Ledley Clapham (DEF)
7
4. Glynn Monk (DEF)
6
5. Brian Laycock (MID)
9
6. Stephen Dodd (MID)
8
7. Les Christie (MID)
6
8. Peter Butt (MID)
6
9. Steve Summerbell (ATT)
8
10. Robert Walker (ATT)
7
11. Eddie Howey (ATT)
6
12. Del Mills (GK)
0
13. Gareth White (DEF)
0
14. Simon Lumsdon (ATT)
0
1. Carl Fletcher (GK)
6
2. Umberto Comazzi (DEF)
6
3. Ivan Milburn (DEF)
6
4. Jon Pearce (DEF)
6
5. Jon Goldberg (DEF)
6
6. Marcus Plowright (MID)
6
7. Steven Scowcroft (MID)
7
8. Wes Britton (MID)
8
9. Harvey Christie (MID)
7
10. Ian Walsh (ATT)
6
11. Steven De Jong (ATT)
6
12. Niccolo Wright (GK)
6
13. Martin Lee (ATT)
6
14. Emile King (MID)
6