Match Report


Luton TownLuton Town     Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Les KeaneL. Keane59
G
1
G
57Steven Wright-PhillipsS. Wright-Phillips
Darren PlowrightD. Plowright53
D
2
D
47Danny CarragherD. Carragher
John MiddletonJ. Middleton52
D
captain3captain
D
47Emile PalmerE. Palmer
Peter LofthouseP. Lofthouse39
D
4
D
44Eddie HigginbothamE. Higginbotham
Shaun VenusS. Venus37
D
5
M
57Les MustoeL. Mustoe
Alun GeorgeA. George47
M
6
M
52Ian BeckhamI. Beckham
Darren TolleyD. Tolley46
M
7
M
46Wes Le TissierW. Le Tissier
Darius PearceD. Pearce44
M
8
M
43Marc MarsdenM. Marsden
Matthew BowerM. Bower51
A
9
A
56Neil PallisterN. Pallister
Carlton LloydC. Lloyd49
A
10
A
46Kemal MarrK. Marr
Adam JoachimA. Joachim42
A
11
A
40Stuart Le SauxS. Le Saux
 
Harvey WainwrightH. Wainwright51
G
12
G
45Ian OliverI. Oliver
Wayne BarrettW. Barrett44
M
13
D
42John BowyerJ. Bowyer
David ProctorD. Proctor43
G
14
D
41Joe LumsdonJ. Lumsdon

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Kenilworth Road where Luton Town play host to Tranmere Rovers. A crowd of 2,606 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Luton Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Woodcock.


0.00
The whistle blows and Tranmere Rovers get the match underway!
4.05
Ian Beckham kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Le Saux. Stuart Le Saux shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
6.44
Wes Le Tissier flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Le Saux controls it well on his chest. Stuart Le Saux knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Lofthouse.
8.31
Alun George clumsily knocks into Marc Marsden. The referee calls over Alun George and shows him a yellow card! Marc Marsden runs off the knock.
15.50
Wes Le Tissier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Le Saux. Stuart Le Saux advances inside the box! Stuart Le Saux looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Les Keane is on top of it.
16.06
Danny Carragher hacks Carlton Lloyd from behind! The referee warns Danny Carragher to calm down! Carlton Lloyd hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.38
Peter Lofthouse threads a neat ball through to Darren Tolley. Darren Tolley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Bower. Matthew Bower shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
26.32
Ian Beckham sees a break and surges forward. Ian Beckham shoots from 20 yards. Les Keane effortlessly gets down and covers it.
32.04
Peter Lofthouse knocks the ball forward to Alun George. Alun George flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Bower holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matthew Bower edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Matthew Bower provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Steven Wright-Phillips.
33.12
Corner kick to Luton Town. Darius Pearce chips it out wide. Emile Palmer steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
34.49
Wes Le Tissier flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.36
Without breaking stride, Peter Lofthouse plays the ball forward to Alun George. Alun George sees Matthew Bower in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matthew Bower makes a probing pass to Carlton Lloyd but he's offside!
45.00
Seeing Marc Marsden's run, Wes Le Tissier quickly throws the ball into his path. Marc Marsden flicks a high ball forward to Neil Pallister who takes it down. Neil Pallister knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Le Saux. Stuart Le Saux makes a deft header but it flies just off target!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Luton Town appear unchanged since the first half. Tranmere Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Luton Town kick off!
49.06
Les Mustoe knocks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr puts a great ball through but Neil Pallister is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
53.29
Peter Lofthouse hacks Kemal Marr from behind! The referee brings Peter Lofthouse to one side and gives him a warning! Kemal Marr hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.55
Peter Lofthouse flicks a high pass forward. Darren Tolley controls it well on his chest. Darren Tolley hits a low pass to Matthew Bower. Matthew Bower shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.35
Ian Beckham barges into Darren Tolley. The referee warns Ian Beckham to calm down! Darren Tolley runs off the knock.
65.05
Peter Lofthouse flicks a high pass forward. Darius Pearce controls it well on his chest. Darius Pearce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Joachim. Adam Joachim plays a scrappy one-two with Carlton Lloyd and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Adam Joachim provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
67.02
Marc Marsden darts forward. Marc Marsden controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Stuart Le Saux through on goal. Some silky footwork from Stuart Le Saux provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball is deflected off John Middleton and goes out of play.
68.20
Ian Beckham takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Les Mustoe side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.45
Peter Lofthouse comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Le Saux. The referee warns Peter Lofthouse again to calm down! Stuart Le Saux stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.07
Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Joe Lumsdon replacing Stuart Le Saux .
79.34
Eddie Higginbotham knocks the ball to his team mate, Wes Le Tissier. Showing composure, Wes Le Tissier plays the ball forward to Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister skips past John Middleton! Neil Pallister tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Les Keane. Excellent save.
81.51
Kemal Marr hacks Peter Lofthouse from behind! Kemal Marr is given a warning by the referee! Peter Lofthouse gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
89.53
Wes Le Tissier flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Marr holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kemal Marr knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Les Keane. Excellent save.
90.00
Danny Carragher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Beckham. Ian Beckham flicks a high pass forward. Joe Lumsdon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joe Lumsdon shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Luton Town

Tranmere Rovers
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.7%
56.3%
Play Area
35.6%
44.8%
19.5%

Scorers
Matthew Bower 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matthew Bower of Luton Town

Match Ratings
1.Les Keane (GK)
8
2.Darren Plowright (DEF)
6
3.John Middleton (DEF)
8
4.Peter Lofthouse (DEF)
6
5.Shaun Venus (DEF)
6
6.Alun George (MID)yellow card
6
7.Darren Tolley (MID)
8
8.Darius Pearce (MID)
6
9.Matthew Bower (ATT)goal scored
9
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.Steven Wright-Phillips (GK)
7
2.Danny Carragher (DEF)
6
3.Emile Palmer (DEF)
6
4.Eddie Higginbotham (DEF)
6
5.Les Mustoe (MID)
7
6.Ian Beckham (MID)
7
7.Wes Le Tissier (MID)
7
8.Marc Marsden (MID)
7
9.Neil Pallister (ATT)
7
10.Kemal Marr (ATT)
6
11.Stuart Le Saux (ATT)
7
 
12.Ian Oliver (GK)
0
13.John Bowyer (DEF)
0
14.Joe Lumsdon (DEF)
6