Match Report
| Stockport County | Stockport County |  |  | Darlington | Darlington | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Frank Davis | F. Davis |  | 60 | G |  | 1 | | G | 58 | | Ashley Southgate | A. Southgate | |||||||||
| Noel Banks | N. Banks | | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 | | Alfred Clemence | A. Clemence | |||||||||
| Mervin Armstrong | M. Armstrong | | 60 | D |  | | 3 | | | D | 60 | | Titus Williamson | T. Williamson | |||||||
| Neil Benali | N. Benali | | 49 | D | | 4 | | D | 60 |  | Robert Beye | R. Beye | |||||||||
| Jason Potts | J. Potts | | 65 | M | | 5 | | M | 68 | | Gavin Delaney | G. Delaney | |||||||||
| Jon Newton | J. Newton | | 59 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 | | Kelvin Salmon | K. Salmon | |||||||||
| Robbie Fowler | R. Fowler | | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 | | Ben Best | B. Best | |||||||||
| Des Salmon | D. Salmon | | 53 | M | | 8 | | M | 42 |  | Artur Faria | A. Faria | |||||||||
| Dennis Barton | D. Barton | | 61 | A | | 9 | | A | 59 | | Tony Galli | T. Galli | |||||||||
| David Moncur | D. Moncur | | 58 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Nick Boateng | N. Boateng | |||||||||
| Ben Woodgate | B. Woodgate | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Glynn Froggatt | G. Froggatt | |||||||||
| Brian Defoe | B. Defoe | | 51 | M | | 12 | | G | 53 |  | Benoit Ricchiuti | B. Ricchiuti | |||||||||
| Francis Youds | F. Youds | | 50 | A | | 13 | | D | 52 | | Frank Carragher | F. Carragher | |||||||||
| David Campos | D. Campos | | 47 | G | | 14 | | D | 52 | | Alexander Maddison | A. Maddison | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Edgeley Park where Stockport County play host to Darlington. A crowd of 8,775 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stockport County and Darlington are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Patrick Stuart.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stockport County and Darlington are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Patrick Stuart.
0.00
0-0Stockport County start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.20
0-0Robert Beye passes the ball forward to Ben Best. Ben Best makes a probing pass to Nick Boateng. Nick Boateng knocks the ball forward, putting Tony Galli through on goal. Tony Galli cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
3.32
0-0Kelvin Salmon kicks a strong pass forward to Glynn Froggatt. Glynn Froggatt threads the ball through into the box. Tony Galli shoots from just inside the box. Frank Davis effortlessly gets down and covers it.
9.22
0-1Artur Faria sees a break and surges forward. Artur Faria edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Artur Faria provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.38
Robbie Fowler makes a beautiful solo run. Robbie Fowler whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Barton. Dennis Barton knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
22.28
Kelvin Salmon flicks a high pass forward to Nick Boateng who brings the ball under control. Nick Boateng lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Galli. Tony Galli is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Frank Davis picks it out of the air!
26.24
Kelvin Salmon threads a neat ball through to Glynn Froggatt. Glynn Froggatt cuts inside the box! Glynn Froggatt takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.32
0-2Noel Banks chips the ball to his team mate, Jon Newton. Jon Newton threads the ball through to Ben Woodgate. Ben Woodgate makes a defence splitting pass to Dennis Barton. Dennis Barton muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Titus Williamson.
33.48
Corner kick to Stockport County. Des Salmon plays it short to Robbie Fowler. Robbie Fowler tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.11
Neil Benali flicks a high pass forward. Des Salmon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Des Salmon flicks a high pass forward. David Moncur controls it well on his chest. David Moncur whips in a cross ball towards Ben Woodgate. Ben Woodgate rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.32
Neil Benali punts the ball hopefully upfield. Ben Woodgate hits a low pass to David Moncur. Some good footwork from David Moncur provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stockport County appear unchanged since the first half. Darlington also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Darlington kicking off!
47.01
With imagination, Kelvin Salmon picks a pass forward to Glynn Froggatt. Glynn Froggatt plays a one-two with Nick Boateng and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Glynn Froggatt provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
59.54
Jason Potts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ben Woodgate. Ben Woodgate shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.32
3-2Stockport County have made a substitution with David Campos replacing David Moncur .
65.37
Jason Potts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Campos. David Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Ben Woodgate. Ben Woodgate is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies well off target!
75.31
Robbie Fowler flicks a high pass forward to David Campos who brings the ball under control. David Campos shoots from long range but it is miles over!
84.41
Jon Newton sees space and advances. Jon Newton sees Dennis Barton just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Dennis Barton tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
23.8%
49.2%
27%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Robbie Fowler of Stockport County |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Frank Davis (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Noel Banks (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mervin Armstrong (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Benali (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jason Potts (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jon Newton (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Robbie Fowler (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Des Salmon (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dennis Barton (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | David Moncur (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Ben Woodgate (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Brian Defoe (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Francis Youds (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Campos (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Ashley Southgate (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alfred Clemence (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Titus Williamson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Robert Beye (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gavin Delaney (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kelvin Salmon (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ben Best (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Artur Faria (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Tony Galli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nick Boateng (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Glynn Froggatt (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Benoit Ricchiuti (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Frank Carragher (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alexander Maddison (DEF) | 0 | |