Match Report


Milton Keynes DonsMilton Keynes Dons     Lincoln CityLincoln City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Neil SharpeN. Sharpe42
G
1
G
40Greg TaylorG. Taylor
Jamie EtheringtonJ. Etherington52
D
2
D
56Arthur StandingA. Standing
Daniel WrightD. Wright43
D
3
D
50Paul GreavesP. Greaves
Darren ClaphamD. Clapham42
D
4
D
46Omer MakinO. Makin
Alan GascoigneA. Gascoigne38
D
5
D
43Jon WhiteJ. White
Stan BlackS. Black47
M
6
M
50Ivan SouthgateI. Southgate
Mick BrookingM. Brooking44
M
7
M
44Luke JobsonL. Jobson
Phil ScowcroftP. Scowcroft42
M
captain8captain
M
40Leon VickersL. Vickers
Martin DrakeM. Drake53
A
9
M
38Greg NichollsG. Nicholls
Craig LawrenceC. Lawrence49
A
10
A
52Alberto ForbesA. Forbes
Edward MatthewsE. Matthews40
A
11
A
51Richard BrittonR. Britton
 
Wayne RipleyW. Ripley40
M
12
A
40Marvin AndertonM. Anderton
Rio WeirR. Weir40
A
13
A
39Ralph McgrealR. Mcgreal
Kevin JessK. Jess40
A
14
D
38Dion InsleyD. Insley

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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to Lincoln City. A crowd of 2,424 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Milton Keynes Dons are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Lincoln City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Anthony Wetherall.


0.00
Milton Keynes Dons kick off!
2.36
Luke Jobson passes the ball forward to Richard Britton. Richard Britton whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Forbes. Alberto Forbes directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
4.39
Darren Clapham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Phil Scowcroft. Phil Scowcroft changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Phil Scowcroft controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
8.16
Stan Black threads a neat ball through to Edward Matthews. Edward Matthews tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Greg Taylor manages to gather it.
9.56
Leon Vickers threads the ball through to Richard Britton. Richard Britton knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Forbes. Alberto Forbes beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.03
Greg Nicholls flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Forbes. Alberto Forbes shoots from long range. Alberto Forbes scores for Lincoln City!!
26.17
Greg Nicholls makes a simple pass to Alberto Forbes. Alberto Forbes finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
27.34
Luke Jobson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Britton. Richard Britton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alan Gascoigne.
30.27
Phil Scowcroft flicks a high pass forward to Martin Drake who brings the ball under control. Martin Drake flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Lawrence. Craig Lawrence comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.54
With some swift thinking, Stan Black plays the ball forward to Martin Drake. Martin Drake shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.01
Stan Black passes the ball forward to Edward Matthews. Edward Matthews shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.22
Stan Black deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edward Matthews. Edward Matthews shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
40.39
Phil Scowcroft sees space and advances. Phil Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Greaves.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Milton Keynes Dons appear unchanged since the first half. Lincoln City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Lincoln City start the second half!
47.46
Jamie Etherington deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mick Brooking. Mick Brooking chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Lawrence. Craig Lawrence shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
51.27
Stan Black knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Lawrence. Craig Lawrence shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.53
Stan Black sees Martin Drake in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Drake tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
60.56
Milton Keynes Dons have made a substitution with Rio Weir replacing Craig Lawrence .
63.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Alan Gascoigne laces a through ball forward to Mick Brooking. Mick Brooking flicks a high pass forward. Martin Drake holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Drake finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
65.02
Ivan Southgate hits a low pass to Richard Britton. Richard Britton whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Forbes. Alberto Forbes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
66.50
Mick Brooking sees a break and surges forward. Mick Brooking plays a scrappy one-two with Martin Drake and advances towards the goal... Mick Brooking cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.41
Daniel Wright hits a low pass to Phil Scowcroft. Phil Scowcroft passes the ball forward to Martin Drake. Martin Drake shoots from 25 yards but Greg Taylor reads it well. Good save!
73.40
Phil Scowcroft kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Drake. Martin Drake shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Milton Keynes Dons are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
77.40
Milton Keynes Dons have made 2 substitutions with Kevin Jess replacing Darren Clapham and Wayne Ripley replacing Stan Black .
81.02
Paul Greaves barges into Rio Weir. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rio Weir stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.14
Greg Nicholls comes in with a late challenge on Mick Brooking. The referee brings Greg Nicholls to one side and gives him a warning! Mick Brooking hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.51
Daniel Wright hits a low pass to Mick Brooking. Mick Brooking passes the ball forward to Rio Weir. Rio Weir cuts inside the box! Rio Weir comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.57
Mick Brooking flicks a high ball forward to Edward Matthews who takes it down. Edward Matthews shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Milton Keynes Dons

Lincoln City
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
12
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.3%
37.7%
Play Area
19.5%
50.6%
29.9%

Scorers
Craig Lawrence 30
Alberto Forbes 10, 15

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Forbes of Lincoln City

Match Ratings
1.Neil Sharpe (GK)
6
2.Jamie Etherington (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Wright (DEF)
6
4.Darren Clapham (DEF)
6
5.Alan Gascoigne (DEF)
6
6.Stan Black (MID)
7
7.Mick Brooking (MID)
7
8.Phil Scowcroft (MID)
7
9.Martin Drake (ATT)
7
10.Craig Lawrence (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Edward Matthews (ATT)
6
 
12.Wayne Ripley (MID)
6
13.Rio Weir (ATT)
6
14.Kevin Jess (ATT)
6

1.Greg Taylor (GK)
6
2.Arthur Standing (DEF)
6
3.Paul Greaves (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Omer Makin (DEF)
6
5.Jon White (DEF)
6
6.Ivan Southgate (MID)
6
7.Luke Jobson (MID)
6
8.Leon Vickers (MID)
6
9.Greg Nicholls (MID)
6
10.Alberto Forbes (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Richard Britton (ATT)
7
 
12.Marvin Anderton (ATT)
0
13.Ralph Mcgreal (ATT)
0
14.Dion Insley (DEF)
0