Match Report
| Wrexham | Wrexham |  |  | Darlington | Darlington | ||||||||||||||||
| Liam Rollings | Liam Rollings | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Teddy Evans | T. Evans |  | 50 | G |  | 1 | | G | 47 | | Ralph Christie | R. Christie | |||||||||
| Daniel Higginbotham | D. Higginbotham | | 49 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 49 | | Malcolm Shields | M. Shields | |||||||||
| Nigel Shields | N. Shields | | 43 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 46 | | Gareth Carlton | G. Carlton | ||||||||
| Danny Sharpe | D. Sharpe | | 53 | D | | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Nicky Delaney | N. Delaney | ||||||||
| Richard James | R. James |  | 34 | D | | 5 | | M | 51 | | Dave Pallister | D. Pallister | |||||||||
| Wayne Moore | W. Moore | | 49 | M | | 6 | | M | 50 | | Patrick Smith | P. Smith | |||||||||
| Eddie Shaw | E. Shaw | | 52 | M | | 7 | | M | 50 | | Patrick Royce | P. Royce | |||||||||
| Romain Abidal | R. Abidal |  | 63 | M | | 8 | | M | 42 | | Jason Izzet | J. Izzet | |||||||||
| Carl Seaman | C. Seaman | | 54 | M | | 9 | | A | 49 | | Alexander Bishop | A. Bishop | |||||||||
| Dale Kasper | D. Kasper | | 46 | A | | 10 | | A | 47 | | Matthew Weir | M. Weir | |||||||||
| Carlton Gascoigne | C. Gascoigne | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | Ruel Clegg | R. Clegg | |||||||||
| Carl Proctor | C. Proctor | | 44 | D | | 12 | | A | 45 | | James Fowler | J. Fowler | |||||||||
| Dominic Mason | D. Mason | | 40 | M | | 13 | | M | 41 | | Teddy Ward | T. Ward | |||||||||
| Teddy Bailey | T. Bailey | | 44 | A | | 14 | | G | 39 | | Daniel Brand | D. Brand | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Dilbert |
Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Racecourse Ground where Wrexham play host to Darlington. A crowd of 2,489 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wrexham are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Darlington appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Hughes.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wrexham are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Darlington appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Hughes.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Darlington kick off!
2.43
0-0Nigel Shields makes a beautiful solo run. Nigel Shields threads the ball through to Carlton Gascoigne. Carlton Gascoigne knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicky Delaney.
3.56
0-0Wayne Moore hits a low pass to Carlton Gascoigne. Carlton Gascoigne controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Ralph Christie manages to gather it effortlessly.
8.49
0-0Richard James flicks a high pass forward to Wayne Moore who brings the ball under control. With a delightful solo run, Wayne Moore stretches the opposition's defence. Wayne Moore whips in a cross ball towards Carl Seaman. Carl Seaman heads the ball goalwards but Gareth Carlton is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
10.57
0-0Patrick Smith flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Weir collects the pass. Matthew Weir finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
14.19
Malcolm Shields controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrick Smith. Seeing a gap ahead, Patrick Smith plays the ball forward to Ruel Clegg. Ruel Clegg whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Bishop. Alexander Bishop whips the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
15.03
Wayne Moore knocks the ball forward to Carlton Gascoigne. Carlton Gascoigne shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.57
Patrick Smith makes a high pass forward. Alexander Bishop shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Alexander Bishop plays a one-two with Ruel Clegg and rushes in on goal... Alexander Bishop cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
21.07
Romain Abidal flicks a high pass forward to Dale Kasper who brings the ball under control. Dale Kasper finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.16
Seeing a gap ahead, Nicky Delaney picks a pass forward to Patrick Royce. Patrick Royce flicks a high pass forward. Ruel Clegg controls it well on his chest. Ruel Clegg tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
27.39
Jason Izzet knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Clegg. Ruel Clegg lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Bishop. Alexander Bishop makes a looping header on goal but it's well over the bar!
32.12
Romain Abidal sees space and advances. Romain Abidal whips in a cross ball towards Carl Seaman. Carl Seaman rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
36.56
Richard James threads a neat ball through to Wayne Moore. Wayne Moore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlton Gascoigne. Carlton Gascoigne whips in a cross ball towards Carl Seaman. Carl Seaman is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
39.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Jason Izzet laces a weighted ball forward to Ruel Clegg. Ruel Clegg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.06
Gareth Carlton threads the ball through to Patrick Smith. Patrick Smith flicks a high pass forward. Ruel Clegg collects the pass. Ruel Clegg whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Weir. Matthew Weir knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Teddy Evans easily punches it away to safety.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wrexham appear unchanged since the first half. Darlington have changed their lineup with James Fowler replacing Nicky Delaney, Teddy Ward replacing Patrick Smith and Daniel Brand replacing Ruel Clegg. The Darlington players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Wrexham start the second half!
48.39
Romain Abidal kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Seaman. Carl Seaman knocks in a cross ball towards Dale Kasper. Dale Kasper makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Ralph Christie.
49.21
0-0Eddie Shaw takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Ralph Christie scoops up the ball.
51.47
Nigel Shields sees Romain Abidal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Romain Abidal threads a neat ball through to Carl Seaman. Carl Seaman knocks in a cross ball towards Dale Kasper. Dale Kasper rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
57.12
0-0Gareth Carlton catches Carlton Gascoigne on the ankles. The referee brings Gareth Carlton to one side and gives him a warning! Carlton Gascoigne hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.53
Wayne Moore flicks a high ball forward to Carlton Gascoigne who takes it down. Carlton Gascoigne lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Seaman. Carl Seaman gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
61.31
James Fowler flicks a high pass forward. Dave Pallister controls it well on his chest. Without breaking stride, Dave Pallister plays the ball forward to Matthew Weir. Matthew Weir shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
63.57
Gareth Carlton breaks forward. Gareth Carlton knocks the ball forward to Alexander Bishop. Alexander Bishop runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alexander Bishop provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
65.17
Wayne Moore threads a neat ball through to Carl Seaman. Carl Seaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.19
0-0Danny Sharpe comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Brand. Danny Sharpe is shown the yellow card! Daniel Brand hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.23
1-0Wayne Moore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlton Gascoigne. Carlton Gascoigne lofts in a cross ball towards Dale Kasper. Dale Kasper makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
81.12
Dave Pallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Brand. Daniel Brand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.48
Patrick Royce barges into Eddie Shaw. Patrick Royce is shown the yellow card! Eddie Shaw runs off the knock.
84.17
Teddy Ward threads the ball through to Matthew Weir. Matthew Weir lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Bishop. Alexander Bishop whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
85.39
Malcolm Shields knocks the ball forward to Dave Pallister. Dave Pallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Weir. Matthew Weir knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Brand. Daniel Brand is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
1-0Richard James laces a through ball forward to Wayne Moore. Wayne Moore makes a simple pass to Carl Seaman. Carl Seaman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dale Kasper but he's offside!
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
| Dale Kasper 77 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Teddy Evans (GK)
8
2. Daniel Higginbotham (DEF)
6
3. Nigel Shields (DEF)
7
4. Danny Sharpe (DEF)
5
5. Richard James (DEF)
6
6. Wayne Moore (MID)
9
7. Eddie Shaw (MID)
6
8. Romain Abidal (MID)
7
9. Carl Seaman (MID)
6
10. Dale Kasper (ATT)
8
11. Carlton Gascoigne (ATT)
8
12. Carl Proctor (DEF)
0
13. Dominic Mason (MID)
0
14. Teddy Bailey (ATT)
0
1. Ralph Christie (GK)
7
2. Malcolm Shields (DEF)
7
3. Gareth Carlton (DEF)
7
4. Nicky Delaney (DEF)
6
5. Dave Pallister (MID)
6
6. Patrick Smith (MID)
7
7. Patrick Royce (MID)
5
8. Jason Izzet (MID)
6
9. Alexander Bishop (ATT)
7
10. Matthew Weir (ATT)
7
11. Ruel Clegg (ATT)
7
12. James Fowler (ATT)
6
13. Teddy Ward (MID)
6
14. Daniel Brand (GK)
6