Match Report
| Leicester City | Leicester City |  |  | Swindon Town | Swindon Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Billy Rowett | B. Rowett |  | 56 | G |  | 1 | | G | 72 | | Wayne Barrett | W. Barrett | |||||||||
| Emiliano Nicoletti | E. Nicoletti |  | 69 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 66 | | John Simonsen | J. Simonsen | ||||||||
| Alun Rowett | A. Rowett | | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 65 |  | Diogo Jesus | D. Jesus | |||||||||
| Darren Clapham | D. Clapham | | 64 | D | | 4 | | D | 65 | | Julian Hibbs | J. Hibbs | |||||||||
| Flavio Cassano | F. Cassano | | 62 | D | | 5 | | M | 71 | | Marvin Bridges | M. Bridges | |||||||||
| Martin Beda | M. Beda |  | 71 | M | | 6 | | M | 68 | | Adrian Rampulla | A. Rampulla | |||||||||
| Danny Merson | D. Merson | | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 67 |  | Erik Stroeve | E. Stroeve | |||||||||
| John Kasper | J. Kasper | | 60 | M | | | 8 | | M | 66 | | Aladino Pavone | A. Pavone | ||||||||
| Arthur Shields | A. Shields | | 71 | A | | 9 | | A | 76 | | Yoann Coulibaly | Y. Coulibaly | |||||||||
| Eric Meidt | E. Meidt |  | 69 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 | | Craig Newton | C. Newton | |||||||||
| Michael Defoe | M. Defoe | | 68 | A | | 11 | | A | 65 | | Frank Palmer | F. Palmer | |||||||||
| Carl Powell | C. Powell | | 58 | D | | 12 | | M | 66 |  | Oscar Gil | O. Gil | |||||||||
| Jon Lawrence | J. Lawrence | | 57 | D | | 13 | | A | 64 | | Joe Eustace | J. Eustace | |||||||||
| Ciro Petruzzi | C. Petruzzi | | 55 | M | | 14 | | D | 59 | | Marchanno Sonkaya | M. Sonkaya | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at King Power Stadium where Leicester City play host to Swindon Town. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Mustoe.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Mustoe.
0.00
0-0Swindon Town start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.28
0-0With vision, Adrian Rampulla picks a pass forward to Yoann Coulibaly. Yoann Coulibaly makes a probing pass to Craig Newton but he's offside!
4.52
0-0Erik Stroeve knocks the ball forward to Yoann Coulibaly. Yoann Coulibaly skips past Alun Rowett! Yoann Coulibaly makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Billy Rowett comfortably smothers it!
8.46
0-1Marvin Bridges kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Newton. Craig Newton rushes past Darren Clapham! Craig Newton tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.37
0-1Alun Rowett flicks a high pass forward to John Kasper who brings the ball under control. John Kasper flicks a high pass forward. Michael Defoe controls it well on his chest. Michael Defoe finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
20.49
0-1Danny Merson catches Erik Stroeve on the ankles. The referee warns Danny Merson to calm down! Erik Stroeve stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.50
0-1Marvin Bridges hacks John Kasper from behind! The referee calls over Marvin Bridges and shows him a yellow card! John Kasper runs off the knock.
24.50
Darren Clapham threads the ball through to John Kasper. John Kasper brings the ball forward. John Kasper plays a one-two with Arthur Shields and rushes in on goal... John Kasper cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.55
Alun Rowett darts forward. Alun Rowett sees space and advances. Alun Rowett whips in a cross ball towards Michael Defoe. Michael Defoe jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
32.03
Marvin Bridges sees Yoann Coulibaly in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yoann Coulibaly knocks in a cross ball towards Frank Palmer. Frank Palmer directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.18
Marvin Bridges flicks a high pass forward. Craig Newton controls it well on his chest. Craig Newton whips in a cross ball towards Yoann Coulibaly. Yoann Coulibaly makes a looping header on goal. Billy Rowett effortlessly picks it out of the air!
44.35
John Kasper controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arthur Shields. Arthur Shields shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Leicester City appear unchanged since the first half. Swindon Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Leicester City get the second half underway!
47.56
Martin Beda makes a high pass forward. Arthur Shields shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Arthur Shields shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
48.46
Erik Stroeve makes a high pass forward. Yoann Coulibaly shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Yoann Coulibaly shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
51.04
John Kasper hacks Adrian Rampulla from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adrian Rampulla runs off the knock.
54.40
John Kasper hits a low pass to Michael Defoe. Michael Defoe lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Meidt. Eric Meidt knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Wayne Barrett has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.09
Alun Rowett hits a low pass to Martin Beda. Martin Beda flicks a high ball forward to Arthur Shields who takes it down. Arthur Shields shoots from 25 yards. It's there!! Wayne Barrett has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.33
Darren Clapham kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Beda. Martin Beda threads the ball through to Arthur Shields. Arthur Shields finds some space and shoots from distance but Wayne Barrett is on top of it.
67.17
Emiliano Nicoletti kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Merson. Danny Merson flicks a high pass forward to Michael Defoe who brings the ball under control. Michael Defoe threads the ball through to Arthur Shields but he's offside!
72.54
Aladino Pavone sees Frank Palmer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frank Palmer shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.02
Danny Merson flicks a high pass forward. Arthur Shields collects the pass. Arthur Shields advances inside the box! Arthur Shields cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.11
2-2Danny Merson catches Adrian Rampulla on the ankles. Danny Merson is warned by the referee again! Adrian Rampulla gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
78.56
Alun Rowett makes a probing pass to John Kasper. John Kasper deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arthur Shields. Arthur Shields whips in a cross ball towards Michael Defoe. Michael Defoe connects with a diving header but it's a woeful effort!
81.14
Flavio Cassano barges into Frank Palmer. Flavio Cassano is given a warning by the referee! Frank Palmer stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.54
Martin Beda knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Meidt. Eric Meidt tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Leicester City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Arthur Shields of Leicester City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Billy Rowett (GK)
6
2. Emiliano Nicoletti (DEF)
6
3. Alun Rowett (DEF)
8
4. Darren Clapham (DEF)
6
5. Flavio Cassano (DEF)
5
6. Martin Beda (MID)
7
7. Danny Merson (MID)
6
8. John Kasper (MID)
7
9. Arthur Shields (ATT)
9
10. Eric Meidt (ATT)
8
11. Michael Defoe (ATT)
7
12. Carl Powell (DEF)
0
13. Jon Lawrence (DEF)
0
14. Ciro Petruzzi (MID)
0
1. Wayne Barrett (GK)
6
2. John Simonsen (DEF)
6
3. Diogo Jesus (DEF)
6
4. Julian Hibbs (DEF)
6
5. Marvin Bridges (MID)
6
6. Adrian Rampulla (MID)
6
7. Erik Stroeve (MID)
6
8. Aladino Pavone (MID)
6
9. Yoann Coulibaly (ATT)
8
10. Craig Newton (ATT)
8
11. Frank Palmer (ATT)
8
12. Oscar Gil (MID)
0
13. Joe Eustace (ATT)
0
14. Marchanno Sonkaya (DEF)
0