Match Report


Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers     Luton TownLuton Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Mervin GodberM. Godber68
G
1
G
60Ledley CutlerL. Cutler
Bruno ReisB. Reis71
D
2
D
49Ashley WeirA. Weir
Ben McgovernB. Mcgovern67
D
3captain
D
48Warren ScowcroftW. Scowcroft
Arthur BoatengA. Boateng52
D
captain4
D
47Sylvain BastinS. Bastin
Adam SouthgateA. Southgate81
M
5
M
65Alan CadamarteriA. Cadamarteri
Stephen RobinsonS. Robinson63
M
6
M
63Anthony GilchristA. Gilchrist
Mervin ImpeyM. Impey57
M
7
M
51Ronnie StuartR. Stuart
Andy McallisterA. Mcallister55
M
8
M
48Graeme EhioguG. Ehiogu
Nigel InsleyN. Insley64
A
9
A
59Simon SeibertS. Seibert
Kevin NivenK. Niven61
A
10
A
52Francis NevilleF. Neville
Syd BridgesS. Bridges53
A
11
A
51Dean DrydenD. Dryden
 
Craig CollinsC. Collins53
M
12
D
47Richard MasonR. Mason
Jonathan MurphyJ. Murphy47
M
13
G
47Dion Wright-PhillipsD. Wright-Phillips
Simon CutlerS. Cutler46
D
14
M
44Chris BeckhamC. Beckham

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at The Reebok Stadium where Bolton Wanderers play host to Luton Town. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bolton Wanderers and Luton Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Maddison.


0.00
The whistle blows and Bolton Wanderers kick off!
2.25
Stephen Robinson takes it forward alone. Stephen Robinson edges inside the box! Stephen Robinson tries a spectacular strike but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
8.12
Stephen Robinson flicks a high pass forward to Syd Bridges who brings the ball under control. Syd Bridges controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
9.16
Adam Southgate sees Syd Bridges in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Syd Bridges whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven heads the ball goalwards. Sylvain Bastin clears it off the line with his head!
12.19
Ashley Weir flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Stuart. Ronnie Stuart laces a weighted ball forward to Simon Seibert. Simon Seibert deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Neville but the linesman indicates offside!
14.40
Mervin Impey knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
15.40
Seeing a gap ahead, Ronnie Stuart plays the ball forward to Francis Neville. Francis Neville knocks the ball forward to Dean Dryden but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
16.08
Bruno Reis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Robinson. Stephen Robinson sees Nigel Insley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nigel Insley flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Niven controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Kevin Niven cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.10
Alan Cadamarteri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Neville. Francis Neville shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.06
Ashley Weir threads a neat ball through to Ronnie Stuart. Ronnie Stuart hits a low pass to Simon Seibert. Simon Seibert knocks the ball forward to Dean Dryden but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
26.21
Andy Mcallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Ledley Cutler!
28.16
Andy Mcallister deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven shoots from long range but Ledley Cutler reads it well. Well saved!
30.05
Bruno Reis makes a simple pass to Stephen Robinson. Stephen Robinson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Syd Bridges. Syd Bridges plays a scrappy one-two with Kevin Niven and advances towards the goal... Syd Bridges makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball bounces but comes off Sylvain Bastin and goes wide.
31.26
Andy Mcallister takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Warren Scowcroft comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
32.22
Adam Southgate knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sylvain Bastin.
38.04
Adam Southgate threads a neat ball through to Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley plays a one-two with Syd Bridges and advances towards the goal... Nigel Insley looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Ledley Cutler manages to gather it effortlessly.
40.02
Mervin Impey makes a probing pass to Syd Bridges. Syd Bridges knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.43
Ronnie Stuart barges into Adam Southgate. Ronnie Stuart is warned by the referee! Adam Southgate runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bolton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Luton Town also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Luton Town kicking off!
48.01
Warren Scowcroft gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Dean Dryden plays a one-two with Simon Seibert and advances towards the goal... Dean Dryden muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Ben Mcgovern steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
53.44
Andy Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.37
Stephen Robinson flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley skips past Sylvain Bastin! Sylvain Bastin comes in with a late challenge on Nigel Insley. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
57.46
Stephen Robinson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Syd Bridges. Syd Bridges tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
60.20
Luton Town have made 3 substitutions with Richard Mason replacing Ashley Weir, Dion Wright-Phillips replacing Ronnie Stuart and Chris Beckham replacing Francis Neville .
61.27
Ben Mcgovern sweeps the ball up the wings. Kevin Niven advances inside the box! Kevin Niven strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
65.23
Ben Mcgovern runs forward with the ball. Ben Mcgovern passes the ball forward to Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Ledley Cutler. Excellent save.
69.08
Dean Dryden comes in with a late challenge on Arthur Boateng. The referee warns Dean Dryden to calm down! Arthur Boateng carries on, but is struggling a bit.
71.37
Bruno Reis hacks Simon Seibert from behind! Bruno Reis is warned by the referee! Simon Seibert stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.43
Mervin Impey makes a simple pass to Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley threads the ball through to Kevin Niven but he's offside!
85.25
Mervin Impey passes the ball forward to Nigel Insley. Nigel Insley finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.13
Arthur Boateng hits a low pass to Mervin Impey. Mervin Impey threads a neat ball through to Syd Bridges. Syd Bridges shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Ledley Cutler manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Ben Mcgovern hits a low pass to Mervin Impey. Mervin Impey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Syd Bridges. Syd Bridges shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Bolton Wanderers

Luton Town
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
8
1
Offsides
1
4
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.8%
37.2%
Play Area
21.8%
42.3%
35.9%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ledley Cutler of Luton Town

Match Ratings
1.Mervin Godber (GK)
6
2.Bruno Reis (DEF)
6
3.Ben Mcgovern (DEF)
8
4.Arthur Boateng (DEF)
6
5.Adam Southgate (MID)
7
6.Stephen Robinson (MID)
9
7.Mervin Impey (MID)
8
8.Andy Mcallister (MID)
7
9.Nigel Insley (ATT)
8
10.Kevin Niven (ATT)
7
11.Syd Bridges (ATT)
7
 
12.Craig Collins (MID)
0
13.Jonathan Murphy (MID)
0
14.Simon Cutler (DEF)
0

1.Ledley Cutler (GK)
9
2.Ashley Weir (DEF)
6
3.Warren Scowcroft (DEF)
7
4.Sylvain Bastin (DEF)
7
5.Alan Cadamarteri (MID)
6
6.Anthony Gilchrist (MID)
6
7.Ronnie Stuart (MID)
6
8.Graeme Ehiogu (MID)
6
9.Simon Seibert (ATT)
6
10.Francis Neville (ATT)
6
11.Dean Dryden (ATT)
6
 
12.Richard Mason (DEF)
6
13.Dion Wright-Phillips (GK)
6
14.Chris Beckham (MID)
6