Match Report
| Grimsby Town | Grimsby Town |  |  | Swindon Town | Swindon Town | ||||||||||||||||
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| John Milburn | J. Milburn |  | 47 | G |  | 1 | | G | 41 | | Dion Powell | D. Powell | |||||||||
| Robert Huckerby | R. Huckerby | | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 46 | | Alistair Marshall | A. Marshall | |||||||||
| Patrick Cutler | P. Cutler | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 42 | | Joe Forbes | J. Forbes | |||||||||
| Syd Le Tissier | S. Le Tissier | | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 40 | | Eoin Shields | E. Shields | |||||||||
| Hugo Leon | H. Leon |  | 59 | M | | 5 | | D | 37 | | Phil Lineker | P. Lineker | |||||||||
| Don Naysmith | D. Naysmith |  | 47 | M | | 6 | | M | 51 | | Gary Cooke | G. Cooke | |||||||||
| James Southgate | J. Southgate | | 45 | M | | 7 | |  | M | 48 | | Matt Batty | M. Batty | ||||||||
| Neil Barrett | N. Barrett | | 38 | M | | 8 | | M | 43 | | Tommy Andrews | T. Andrews | |||||||||
| Nicholas Midgley | N. Midgley | | 57 | A | | 9 | | M | 24 | | Emile Insley | E. Insley | |||||||||
| Kai Prantl | K. Prantl |  | 45 | A | | | 10 | | A | 48 | | Matt Shields | M. Shields | ||||||||
| Seth James | S. James | | 40 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | Steven Marr | S. Marr | |||||||||
| Joe Summerbell | J. Summerbell | | 47 | D | | 12 | | A | 42 | | Eddie Gardner | E. Gardner | |||||||||
| Wayne Brand | W. Brand | | 45 | G | | 13 | | A | 42 | | Jody Griffin | J. Griffin | |||||||||
| Norman Stamp | N. Stamp | | 43 | D | | 14 | | A | 41 | | Mark Deane | M. Deane | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Blundell Park where Grimsby Town play host to Swindon Town. A crowd of 2,529 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Grimsby Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Bould.
The pitch is in good condition.
Grimsby Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Bould.
0.00
0-0Swindon Town get the match underway!
2.50
1-0James Southgate flicks a high pass forward to Nicholas Midgley who brings the ball under control. Nicholas Midgley lofts in a cross ball towards Kai Prantl. With a superhuman jump, Kai Prantl connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Dion Powell had no chance!! Goal for Grimsby Town!
6.20
1-0Neil Barrett hits a low pass to Seth James. Seth James shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.04
James Southgate threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley whips in a cross ball towards Seth James. Seth James makes a looping header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
12.19
Emile Insley flicks a high ball forward to Steven Marr who takes it down. Steven Marr controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
15.23
Tommy Andrews threads a neat ball through to Matt Shields. Matt Shields shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
16.18
1-0James Southgate plays the ball forward to Seth James. Seth James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dion Powell who gathers it comfortably.
21.55
Syd Le Tissier plays the ball forward to Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon flicks a high pass forward to Nicholas Midgley who brings the ball under control. Nicholas Midgley shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
24.02
Tommy Andrews deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steven Marr. Steven Marr controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
26.12
Neil Barrett flicks a high ball forward to Seth James who takes it down. Seth James shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
27.23
Syd Le Tissier threads a neat ball through to Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Midgley controls it well on his chest. Nicholas Midgley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joe Forbes.
28.53
With imagination, Don Naysmith picks a pass forward to Seth James. Seth James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joe Forbes.
30.17
1-0Eoin Shields barges into Kai Prantl. Eoin Shields is shown the yellow card! Kai Prantl runs off the knock.
32.31
1-0Alistair Marshall flicks a high ball forward to Emile Insley who takes it down. Emile Insley threads a neat ball through to Steven Marr. Steven Marr kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Shields but the referee indicates it's offside!
33.57
Robert Huckerby makes a beautiful solo run. Robert Huckerby hits a low pass to Kai Prantl. Kai Prantl knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.09
Patrick Cutler runs forward with the ball. Patrick Cutler passes the ball forward to Kai Prantl. Kai Prantl finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.55
Syd Le Tissier knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith makes a beautiful solo run. Don Naysmith shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
44.36
1-0Alistair Marshall catches Kai Prantl on the ankles. The referee calls over Alistair Marshall and shows him a yellow card! Kai Prantl grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.36
1-0Free kick to Grimsby Town just outside the area...
45.00
Nicholas Midgley slowly runs up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Grimsby Town appear unchanged since the first half. Swindon Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Grimsby Town kick off!
47.41
Don Naysmith comes in with a late challenge on Emile Insley. The referee calls over Don Naysmith and shows him a yellow card! Emile Insley gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.14
1-0Emile Insley threads the ball through to Matt Shields. Matt Shields tries a spectacular long range effort but John Milburn reads it well. Good keeping!
60.48
Gary Cooke flicks a high pass forward. Matt Shields controls it well on his chest. Matt Shields rushes past Syd Le Tissier! Matt Shields shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
61.56
Syd Le Tissier flicks a high pass forward. Don Naysmith collects the pass. Don Naysmith flicks a high pass forward to Nicholas Midgley who brings the ball under control. Nicholas Midgley edges inside the box! Nicholas Midgley strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
65.40
Don Naysmith hits a low pass to Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
67.39
Seeing a gap ahead, James Southgate plays the ball forward to Seth James. Seth James shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
69.25
Robert Huckerby runs forward with the ball. Robert Huckerby knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
71.17
Joe Forbes flicks a high pass forward. Matt Batty collects the pass. Matt Batty knocks the ball forward to Matt Shields. Matt Shields shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
72.08
Robert Huckerby hits a low pass to James Southgate. James Southgate deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nicholas Midgley!
78.30
Patrick Cutler plays the ball forward to Neil Barrett. Neil Barrett flicks the ball to his team mate, Kai Prantl. Kai Prantl lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Midgley. Nicholas Midgley outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Dion Powell.
83.56
Don Naysmith runs straight at the opposition's defence. Without breaking stride, Don Naysmith plays the ball forward to Kai Prantl who has made a great run into the box. Some awkward footwork from Kai Prantl provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.43
Matt Batty advances with the ball. Matt Batty knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Marr. Steven Marr is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
10
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.1%
32.9%
Play Area
26.6%
41.8%
31.6%
Scorers
| Kai Prantl 3, 84 Nicholas Midgley 72 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kai Prantl of Grimsby Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | John Milburn (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Robert Huckerby (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Patrick Cutler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Syd Le Tissier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hugo Leon (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Don Naysmith (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | James Southgate (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Neil Barrett (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nicholas Midgley (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Kai Prantl (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Seth James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Joe Summerbell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Wayne Brand (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Norman Stamp (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Dion Powell (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alistair Marshall (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Joe Forbes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eoin Shields (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Phil Lineker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary Cooke (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Matt Batty (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Tommy Andrews (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Emile Insley (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matt Shields (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Steven Marr (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Eddie Gardner (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jody Griffin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mark Deane (ATT) | 0 | |