Match Report
| Fulham | Fulham |  |  | Bristol City | Bristol City | ||||||||||||||||
| Jeff Sykes | Jeff Sykes | manager | Steven Robertson | Steven Robertson | |||||||||||||||||
| Alvaro Burgos | A. Burgos |  | 77 | G |  | 1 | | G | 82 |  | Alpay Kayis | A. Kayis | |||||||||
| Steffen Leonhardsen | S. Leonhardsen |  | 82 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 |  | Ian Waters | I. Waters | |||||||||
| Carlton Barrett | C. Barrett | | 74 | D | | 3 | | D | 74 | | Jamie Priestley | J. Priestley | |||||||||
| George Kahn | G. Kahn | | 78 | D | | 4 | | D | 68 | | Phil Jack | P. Jack | |||||||||
| Stan Bailey | S. Bailey | | 80 | D | | 5 | | M | 76 | | Stanley Eadie | S. Eadie | |||||||||
| Isaiah Peckham | I. Peckham | | 89 | M |  | | 6 | | | M | 75 | | Noel Higginbotham | N. Higginbotham | |||||||
| Steve Terry | S. Terry | | 72 | M | | 7 | | M | 75 | | Jermaine Unsworth | J. Unsworth | |||||||||
| Dion Mason | D. Mason | | 82 | M | | 8 | | M | 71 |  | Julian Herrera | J. Herrera | |||||||||
| Adam Laver | A. Laver | | 81 | M | | 9 | | A | 69 | | Jason Milburn | J. Milburn | |||||||||
| Julian May | J. May | | 76 | A | | 10 | | A | 72 | | Luke Vassell | L. Vassell | |||||||||
| Mark Pearce | M. Pearce | | 82 | A | | 11 | | A | 69 | | Terry Forbes | T. Forbes | |||||||||
| Noah Gelb | N. Gelb |  | 69 | D | | 12 | | D | 56 | | Dale Morris | D. Morris | |||||||||
| Eoin Newby | E. Newby | | 77 | A | | 13 | | M | 65 | | Nigel Makin | N. Makin | |||||||||
| Craig Lawrence | C. Lawrence | | 65 | D | | 14 | | A | 67 | | Shaun Mustoe | S. Mustoe | |||||||||
Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Bristol City. A crowd of 17,804 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Fulham are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ronnie Harley.
The pitch is in good condition.
Fulham are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ronnie Harley.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Fulham get the match underway!
2.19
0-0Dion Mason passes the ball forward to Mark Pearce. Mark Pearce knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Herrera.
4.18
Steffen Leonhardsen threads the ball through to Steve Terry. Steve Terry sees Mark Pearce in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mark Pearce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.04
0-1Ian Waters pushes mid-way up the pitch. Ian Waters threads a neat ball through to Jason Milburn. Jason Milburn cuts inside the box! Jason Milburn shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jason Milburn!
9.13
0-1With imagination, Isaiah Peckham plays the ball forward to Julian May. Julian May cuts inside the box! Julian May muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Fulham are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
10.12
George Kahn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dion Mason. Dion Mason flicks a high pass forward. Mark Pearce collects the pass. Mark Pearce knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Phil Jack.
16.49
Steffen Leonhardsen pushes up the pitch. Steffen Leonhardsen hits a low pass to Mark Pearce. Mark Pearce knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alpay Kayis who gathers it comfortably.
20.06
0-1Noel Higginbotham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Terry Forbes. Terry Forbes shoots from long range but somehow Alvaro Burgos manages to keep it out.
22.49
Jermaine Unsworth hits a low pass to Jason Milburn. Jason Milburn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stan Bailey.
28.10
Dion Mason makes a simple pass to Steve Terry. Steve Terry knocks in a cross ball towards Julian May. Julian May gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
33.22
Isaiah Peckham makes a probing pass to Julian May. Julian May knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alpay Kayis who gathers it comfortably.
38.26
Stanley Eadie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noel Higginbotham. Noel Higginbotham shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.02
Stan Bailey flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Peckham collects the pass. Without breaking stride, Isaiah Peckham plays the ball forward to Julian May. Julian May shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fulham appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol City get the second half underway!
49.01
Julian Herrera flicks a high pass forward. Luke Vassell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luke Vassell shoots from distance but Alvaro Burgos reads it well. He makes it look easy!
51.24
Stan Bailey chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Pearce. Mark Pearce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian May. Julian May knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Phil Jack.
57.51
With some swift thinking, Noel Higginbotham plays the ball forward to Jason Milburn. Jason Milburn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Alvaro Burgos manages to keep it out.
59.14
Isaiah Peckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dion Mason. Dion Mason threads a neat, attacking ball through to Mark Pearce. Some silky footwork from Mark Pearce provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
61.14
1-2Bristol City have made 2 substitutions with Nigel Makin replacing Noel Higginbotham and Shaun Mustoe replacing Terry Forbes .
66.10
Julian Herrera flicks a high pass forward. Jason Milburn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jason Milburn edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Jason Milburn provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.31
Nigel Makin threads a neat ball through to Shaun Mustoe. Shaun Mustoe controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
72.29
Steve Terry flicks a high pass forward. Mark Pearce controls it well on his chest. Mark Pearce controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Alpay Kayis smothers it!
77.17
Bristol City have made a substitution with Dale Morris replacing Ian Waters .
83.22
Dion Mason sees space and advances. Dion Mason flicks a high pass forward. Mark Pearce controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Mark Pearce tries a spectacular strike. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
84.21
1-3Dion Mason barges into Jamie Priestley. Dion Mason is given a warning by the referee! Jamie Priestley runs off the knock.
85.56
Steve Terry threads a neat ball through to Adam Laver. Adam Laver threads a neat ball through to Steve Terry. Steve Terry finds some space and shoots from distance but Alpay Kayis is on top of his game. Excellent save!
87.56
1-3Steve Terry advances with the ball. Steve Terry knocks in a cross ball towards Julian May. Julian May is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Jamie Priestley. That should have been a goal!
90.00
Phil Jack controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Makin. Nigel Makin flicks a high ball forward to Shaun Mustoe who takes it down. Shaun Mustoe shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Mark Pearce 59 | Jason Milburn 6, 66 Noel Higginbotham 38 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alvaro Burgos (GK)
7
2. Steffen Leonhardsen (DEF)
6
3. Carlton Barrett (DEF)
6
4. George Kahn (DEF)
6
5. Stan Bailey (DEF)
6
6. Isaiah Peckham (MID)
6
7. Steve Terry (MID)
7
8. Dion Mason (MID)
7
9. Adam Laver (MID)
6
10. Julian May (ATT)
6
11. Mark Pearce (ATT)
8
12. Noah Gelb (DEF)
0
13. Eoin Newby (ATT)
0
14. Craig Lawrence (DEF)
0
1. Alpay Kayis (GK)
7
2. Ian Waters (DEF)
7
3. Jamie Priestley (DEF)
6
4. Phil Jack (DEF)
6
5. Stanley Eadie (MID)
6
6. Noel Higginbotham (MID)
8
7. Jermaine Unsworth (MID)
6
8. Julian Herrera (MID)
6
9. Jason Milburn (ATT)
9
10. Luke Vassell (ATT)
6
11. Terry Forbes (ATT)
6
12. Dale Morris (DEF)
6
13. Nigel Makin (MID)
6
14. Shaun Mustoe (ATT)
6