Match Report


Luton TownLuton Town     Lincoln CityLincoln City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Les KeaneL. Keane59
G
1
G
40Greg TaylorG. Taylor
John MiddletonJ. Middleton51
D
2
D
56Arthur StandingA. Standing
Leon BrookingL. Brooking43
D
captain3
D
50Paul GreavesP. Greaves
Peter LofthouseP. Lofthouse39
D
4
D
46Omer MakinO. Makin
Jonathan GoldbergJ. Goldberg38
D
5
D
43Jon WhiteJ. White
Alun GeorgeA. George47
M
6
M
50Ivan SouthgateI. Southgate
Darren TolleyD. Tolley46
M
7
M
44Luke JobsonL. Jobson
Darius PearceD. Pearce44
M
8captain
M
40Leon VickersL. Vickers
Matthew BowerM. Bower51
A
9
M
38Greg NichollsG. Nicholls
Carlton LloydC. Lloyd49
A
10
A
52Alberto ForbesA. Forbes
Adam JoachimA. Joachim42
A
11
A
51Richard BrittonR. Britton
 
Harvey WainwrightH. Wainwright51
G
12
A
40Marvin AndertonM. Anderton
Wayne BarrettW. Barrett44
M
13
A
39Ralph McgrealR. Mcgreal
David ProctorD. Proctor43
G
14
D
39Dion InsleyD. Insley

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Kenilworth Road where Luton Town play host to Lincoln City. A crowd of 2,711 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Luton Town 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 Simon Stockdale.


0.00
The whistle blows and Lincoln City kick off!
3.52
Darren Tolley flicks a high pass forward. Adam Joachim holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adam Joachim sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Greg Taylor.
5.33
Corner kick to Luton Town. Darius Pearce chips it out wide. Ivan Southgate reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
6.58
Omer Makin flicks a high pass forward. Luke Jobson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With great vision, Luke Jobson plays the ball forward to Richard Britton. Richard Britton shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Les Keane!
16.42
Leon Vickers flicks a high ball forward to Richard Britton who takes it down. Richard Britton knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Forbes. With a superhuman jump, Alberto Forbes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Good keeping from Les Keane as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
17.40
It's a corner kick. Leon Vickers kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Leon Brooking gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
21.19
Luke Jobson knocks the ball forward to Alberto Forbes. Alberto Forbes finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Les Keane manages to keep it out.
22.51
Peter Lofthouse comes in with a late challenge on Richard Britton. The referee calls over Peter Lofthouse and warns him to calm down! Richard Britton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.52
Darren Tolley flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Lloyd collects the pass. Carlton Lloyd makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Adam Joachim. Some silky footwork from Adam Joachim provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
28.49
Ivan Southgate knocks the ball forward to Richard Britton. Richard Britton rushes past Jonathan Goldberg! Richard Britton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
33.40
Showing composure, Leon Vickers plays the ball forward to Alberto Forbes. Alberto Forbes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.36
Jonathan Goldberg hacks Alberto Forbes from behind! The referee calls over Jonathan Goldberg and shows him a yellow card! Alberto Forbes stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.45
Paul Greaves kicks a strong pass forward to Luke Jobson. With vision, Luke Jobson picks a pass forward to Alberto Forbes. Alberto Forbes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonathan Goldberg.
44.33
Leon Brooking threads the ball through to Darren Tolley. Darren Tolley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Bower. Matthew Bower knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Greg Taylor who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Luton Town appear unchanged since the first half. Lincoln City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Luton Town start the second half!
49.05
Luke Jobson flicks a high pass forward to Richard Britton who brings the ball under control. Richard Britton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.26
Alun George makes a probing pass to Adam Joachim. Adam Joachim flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Lloyd controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Carlton Lloyd cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
55.39
Leon Brooking threads the ball through to Darren Tolley. Darren Tolley runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Darren Tolley shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
59.05
Leon Brooking makes a strong solo run forward. Leon Brooking plays the ball forward to Matthew Bower. Matthew Bower shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
61.11
Darius Pearce darts forward. Darius Pearce knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Bower. Matthew Bower beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
65.09
Luke Jobson flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Forbes controls it well on his chest. Alberto Forbes knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Britton. Richard Britton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
67.10
Greg Nicholls barges into Alun George. The referee warns Greg Nicholls to calm down! Alun George hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.39
Peter Lofthouse deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alun George. Alun George makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Joachim. Adam Joachim shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
77.41
Leon Brooking passes the ball forward to Alun George. Alun George sees Matthew Bower in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matthew Bower plays a one-two with Carlton Lloyd and rushes in on goal... Matthew Bower shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Omer Makin.
81.22
Omer Makin flicks a high pass forward. Leon Vickers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leon Vickers flicks a high pass forward to Richard Britton who brings the ball under control. Richard Britton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.02
Arthur Standing darts forward. Arthur Standing chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Britton. Richard Britton shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
85.16
Luke Jobson threads the ball through to Alberto Forbes. Alberto Forbes shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
89.28
Ivan Southgate sees a break and surges forward. Ivan Southgate knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Carlton Lloyd hacks Arthur Standing from behind! The referee warns Carlton Lloyd to calm down! Arthur Standing hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Luton Town

Lincoln City
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41%
59%
Play Area
28.9%
44.6%
26.5%

Scorers
Matthew Bower 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Les Keane of Luton Town

Match Ratings
1.Les Keane (GK)
8
2.John Middleton (DEF)
6
3.Leon Brooking (DEF)
8
4.Peter Lofthouse (DEF)
6
5.Jonathan Goldberg (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Alun George (MID)
6
7.Darren Tolley (MID)
7
8.Darius Pearce (MID)
8
9.Matthew Bower (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Carlton Lloyd (ATT)
6
11.Adam Joachim (ATT)
6
 
12.Harvey Wainwright (GK)
0
13.Wayne Barrett (MID)
0
14.David Proctor (GK)
0

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