Match Report
| Stockport County | Stockport County |  |  | Aston Villa | Aston Villa | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Danny Gilchrist | D. Gilchrist |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 67 | | Del Charlton | D. Charlton | ||||||||
| Noel Banks | N. Banks | | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 50 |  | Marcos Dominguez | M. Dominguez | |||||||||
| Mervin Armstrong | M. Armstrong | | 60 | D | | | 3 | | D | 48 | | Alun Todd | A. Todd | ||||||||
| Rio Sheringham | R. Sheringham | | 45 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Gavin Hapgood | G. Hapgood | |||||||||
| Jason Potts | J. Potts | | 65 | M | | 5 | | D | 40 | | Niccolo Dean | N. Dean | |||||||||
| Robbie Fowler | R. Fowler | | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 | | Simon Laycock | S. Laycock | |||||||||
| Des Salmon | D. Salmon | | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 | | Scott Hibbs | S. Hibbs | |||||||||
| Brian Defoe | B. Defoe | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Glynn Campbell | G. Campbell | |||||||||
| Dennis Barton | D. Barton | | 61 | A | | 9 | | A | 49 | | Simon Cope | S. Cope | |||||||||
| David Moncur | D. Moncur | | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 49 | | Dale Swift | D. Swift | |||||||||
| Tommy Sheringham | T. Sheringham | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Adrian Higginbotham | A. Higginbotham | |||||||||
| Frank Davis | F. Davis | | 60 | G | | 12 | | G | 54 | | Syd Wilson | S. Wilson | |||||||||
| Ben Woodgate | B. Woodgate | | 51 | A | | 13 | | G | 49 | | Paul Cope | P. Cope | |||||||||
| Francis Youds | F. Youds | | 50 | A | | 14 | | G | 45 | | Adam Merson | A. Merson | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Blood Arena |
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Edgeley Park where Stockport County play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 4,232 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Makin.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Makin.
0.00
0-0Stockport County kick off and get the match underway!
2.09
0-0Alun Todd pushes mid-way up the pitch. Alun Todd threads the ball through to Adrian Higginbotham. Adrian Higginbotham shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
24.44
Noel Banks hits a low pass to Jason Potts. Jason Potts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Moncur. David Moncur knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Barton. Dennis Barton makes a convincing header but it is miles over!
28.36
0-0Scott Hibbs makes a probing pass to Dale Swift. Dale Swift tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Danny Gilchrist.
29.30
0-0Corner kick to Aston Villa. Glynn Campbell chips it out wide. Noel Banks jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
32.22
0-0Scott Hibbs changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Scott Hibbs plays a one-two with Adrian Higginbotham and rushes in on goal... Scott Hibbs shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Mervin Armstrong. Excellent block.
36.43
Noel Banks flicks a high pass forward. Brian Defoe controls it well on his chest. Brian Defoe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Moncur. David Moncur shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
38.54
0-0Des Salmon passes the ball forward to Tommy Sheringham. Tommy Sheringham makes a probing pass to David Moncur but he's offside!
39.38
Niccolo Dean knocks the ball forward to Glynn Campbell. Glynn Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Higginbotham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adrian Higginbotham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
40.51
Simon Laycock flicks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Higginbotham. Adrian Higginbotham lofts in a cross ball towards Dale Swift. Dale Swift is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.53
0-0Alun Todd barges into Tommy Sheringham. The referee calls over Alun Todd and shows him a yellow card! Tommy Sheringham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stockport County appear unchanged since the first half. Aston Villa also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Aston Villa kick off and get the second half underway!
47.33
0-0Glynn Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Cope. Simon Cope knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rio Sheringham.
49.22
0-0Alun Todd hacks Robbie Fowler from behind! Alun Todd is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Robbie Fowler runs off the knock.
54.13
Noel Banks breaks forward. Noel Banks chips the ball to his team mate, Dennis Barton. Dennis Barton shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
55.17
Noel Banks makes a beautiful solo run. Noel Banks takes it forward alone. Noel Banks lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy Sheringham. Tommy Sheringham makes a deft header. It's miles wide!
57.02
Robbie Fowler chips the ball to his team mate, David Moncur. David Moncur finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.55
0-0Stockport County have made a substitution with Francis Youds replacing David Moncur .
61.58
Rio Sheringham hits a low pass to Robbie Fowler. Robbie Fowler threads the ball through to Tommy Sheringham. Tommy Sheringham kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Barton but the referee indicates it's offside!
67.18
Noel Banks flicks a high pass forward. Des Salmon controls it well on his chest. Des Salmon chips the ball to his team mate, Tommy Sheringham. Tommy Sheringham plays a quick one-two with Francis Youds and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Tommy Sheringham provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
69.38
Robbie Fowler knocks the ball to his team mate, Francis Youds. Francis Youds shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
71.18
Robbie Fowler kicks a strong pass forward to Francis Youds. Francis Youds passes the ball forward but Dennis Barton is offside!
72.56
Rio Sheringham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Defoe. Seeing a gap ahead, Brian Defoe plays the ball forward to Francis Youds. Francis Youds shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
81.36
Simon Laycock clumsily knocks into Brian Defoe. Simon Laycock is shown the yellow card! Brian Defoe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.48
Robbie Fowler flicks a high pass forward to Dennis Barton who brings the ball under control. Dennis Barton shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
55%
45%
Play Area
22.5%
43.8%
33.8%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Noel Banks of Stockport County |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Danny Gilchrist (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Noel Banks (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Mervin Armstrong (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rio Sheringham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jason Potts (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Robbie Fowler (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Des Salmon (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Brian Defoe (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dennis Barton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Moncur (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tommy Sheringham (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Frank Davis (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ben Woodgate (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Francis Youds (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Del Charlton (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marcos Dominguez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alun Todd (DEF) |  | 3 |
| 4. | Gavin Hapgood (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Niccolo Dean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Simon Laycock (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Scott Hibbs (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Glynn Campbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Simon Cope (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dale Swift (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Adrian Higginbotham (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Syd Wilson (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Cope (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Adam Merson (GK) | 0 | |