Match Report
| Scunthorpe United | Scunthorpe United |  |  | Preston North End | Preston North End | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Marcus Williams | M. Williams |  | 49 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 | | Paul Beagrie | P. Beagrie | |||||||||
| Sol Greaves | S. Greaves | | 49 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 | | Bill Kasper | B. Kasper | |||||||||
| Edward Middleton | E. Middleton | | 43 | D | | 3 | | D | 51 | | Stanley Weir | S. Weir | |||||||||
| Jon Ehiogu | J. Ehiogu | | 41 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 40 | | Leon Lisbie | L. Lisbie | ||||||||
| Kieron Armstrong | K. Armstrong | | 41 | D | | 5 | | D | 39 | | Ashley Rufus | A. Rufus | |||||||||
| Dale Windass | D. Windass | | 57 | M | | 6 | | | M | 62 | | Marc Gascoigne | M. Gascoigne | ||||||||
| Neil Gallagher | N. Gallagher | | 50 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Neil Hulme | N. Hulme | |||||||||
| Martin Christie | M. Christie | | 46 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Adam Jackson | A. Jackson | |||||||||
| Mervin George | M. George | | 46 | A | | 9 | | M | 44 | | Jason Benali | J. Benali | |||||||||
| Ashley Davis | A. Davis | | 39 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 | | Tony Proctor | T. Proctor | |||||||||
| Ian Winterburn | I. Winterburn | | 39 | A | | 11 | | A | 54 |  | Jonas Schröder | J. Schröder | |||||||||
| Shaun Huckerby | S. Huckerby | | 42 | G | | 12 | | G | 50 | | Nwankwo Burgess | N. Burgess | |||||||||
| Stanley Venus | S. Venus | | 39 | D | | 13 | | A | 46 | | Norman Philips | N. Philips | |||||||||
| Darren Mendez | D. Mendez | | 38 | G | | 14 | | A | 41 | | Harvey Mendez | H. Mendez | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Clear Water Spa |
Match Report
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Glanford Park where Scunthorpe United play host to Preston North End. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Scunthorpe United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Preston North End appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Lampard.
The pitch is in good condition.
Scunthorpe United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Preston North End appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Lampard.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Scunthorpe United kick off!
9.57
0-0Neil Gallagher sees Ashley Davis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ashley Davis shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
10.07
0-0Neil Gallagher barges into Adam Jackson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adam Jackson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.45
0-0Adam Jackson flicks a high pass forward. Tony Proctor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tony Proctor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.27
Neil Gallagher passes the ball forward to Ashley Davis. Ashley Davis makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Ian Winterburn. Ian Winterburn strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.20
Adam Jackson threads a neat ball through to Jonas Schröder. Jonas Schröder knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edward Middleton.
22.44
0-0Ashley Rufus chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Jackson. Adam Jackson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony Proctor. Tony Proctor lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Schröder. Jonas Schröder powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
28.48
0-0Martin Christie catches Marc Gascoigne on the ankles. Martin Christie is given a warning by the referee! Marc Gascoigne carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.07
Martin Christie threads the ball through to Ian Winterburn. Ian Winterburn shoots from distance but Paul Beagrie is on top of it.
36.22
Ashley Rufus passes the ball forward to Jason Benali. Jason Benali flicks a high pass forward to Tony Proctor who brings the ball under control. Tony Proctor knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jon Ehiogu.
38.11
Edward Middleton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dale Windass. Dale Windass flicks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Davis. Ashley Davis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Scunthorpe United appear unchanged since the first half. Preston North End also appear unchanged since the first half. The Scunthorpe United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Preston North End start the second half!
51.57
Martin Christie makes a probing pass to Ashley Davis. Ashley Davis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Beagrie who gathers it comfortably.
53.31
Jon Ehiogu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Christie. Martin Christie flicks a high pass forward. Ian Winterburn collects the pass. Ian Winterburn shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
54.37
0-0Stanley Weir surges forward with the ball. Stanley Weir kicks a strong pass forward to Jonas Schröder. Jonas Schröder threads the ball through into the box. Jon Ehiogu catches Tony Proctor on the ankles. Tony Proctor appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
55.27
0-0Jason Benali clumsily knocks into Dale Windass. The referee warns Jason Benali to calm down! Dale Windass runs off the knock.
59.58
Seeing Adam Jackson's attacking run, Jason Benali quickly throws the ball into his path. Adam Jackson knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Proctor. Tony Proctor tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
73.54
Kieron Armstrong catches Tony Proctor on the ankles. The referee calls over Kieron Armstrong and shows him a yellow card! Tony Proctor stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.02
Martin Christie catches Marc Gascoigne on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marc Gascoigne stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.43
Neil Gallagher threads a neat ball through to Ashley Davis. Ashley Davis knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Winterburn. Ian Winterburn is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
83.10
Jason Benali knocks the ball forward to Jonas Schröder. Jonas Schröder lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Proctor. Tony Proctor powers a header at goal. Marcus Williams punches it away to safety.
87.50
Neil Gallagher makes a simple pass to Mervin George. Mervin George knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Winterburn. Ian Winterburn outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Edward Middleton sees a break and surges forward. Edward Middleton threads the ball through to Mervin George. Mervin George shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Paul Beagrie.
90.00
0-0It's a corner kick which Dale Windass takes quickly, playing the ball short to Kieron Armstrong. Kieron Armstrong comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It curls slightly but is blocked by Ashley Rufus.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marcus Williams of Scunthorpe United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marcus Williams (GK)
8
2. Sol Greaves (DEF)
6
3. Edward Middleton (DEF)
8
4. Jon Ehiogu (DEF)
6
5. Kieron Armstrong (DEF)
5
6. Dale Windass (MID)
6
7. Neil Gallagher (MID)
6
8. Martin Christie (MID)
5
9. Mervin George (ATT)
6
10. Ashley Davis (ATT)
6
11. Ian Winterburn (ATT)
6
12. Shaun Huckerby (GK)
0
13. Stanley Venus (DEF)
0
14. Darren Mendez (GK)
0
1. Paul Beagrie (GK)
7
2. Bill Kasper (DEF)
6
3. Stanley Weir (DEF)
8
4. Leon Lisbie (DEF)
6
5. Ashley Rufus (DEF)
8
6. Marc Gascoigne (MID)
6
7. Neil Hulme (MID)
6
8. Adam Jackson (MID)
8
9. Jason Benali (MID)
6
10. Tony Proctor (ATT)
7
11. Jonas Schröder (ATT)
7
12. Nwankwo Burgess (GK)
0
13. Norman Philips (ATT)
0
14. Harvey Mendez (ATT)
0