Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Adams Park where Wycombe Wanderers play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 4,908 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wycombe Wanderers are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Frank Barton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Wycombe Wanderers are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Frank Barton.
0.00
Wycombe Wanderers start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.19
Nwankwo Lloyd flicks a high pass forward. Stanley Bellamy collects the pass. Stanley Bellamy lofts in a cross ball towards Bill Charlton. Bill Charlton makes a looping header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
3.30
Ashley Matthews knocks the ball forward to Nigel Thatcher. Nigel Thatcher finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Trevor Rankin manages to gather it easily.
4.10
Roberto Hidalgo threads a neat ball through to Nigel Thatcher. Nigel Thatcher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
9.03
Philippe Abardonado kicks a strong pass forward to Ashley Matthews. Ashley Matthews knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Coppinger. Dave Coppinger sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.51
Ashley Matthews decides to run forward with the ball. Ashley Matthews edges inside the box! Ashley Matthews cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.45
Darren Rufus flicks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Lloyd. Nwankwo Lloyd flicks a high pass forward. Bill Charlton controls it well on his chest. Bill Charlton runs straight at the defence! Bill Charlton muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Wycombe Wanderers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
26.44
Darren Rufus knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Hulme. Steve Hulme knocks the ball to his team mate, Bill Charlton. Bill Charlton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marco De Palma who gathers it comfortably.
27.13
Stanley Bellamy hacks Stephen Guppy from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Guppy stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.22
Alan Youds decides to run forward with the ball. Alan Youds advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alan Youds provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Wycombe Wanderers!
36.02
Sol Peters hits a low pass to Nigel Thatcher. Nigel Thatcher makes a defence splitting pass to Dave Coppinger. Dave Coppinger muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.48
Philippe Abardonado barges into Stanley Bellamy. The referee calls over Philippe Abardonado and warns him to calm down! Stanley Bellamy runs off the knock.
40.36
Gareth Ljungberg clumsily knocks into Nigel Thatcher. The referee calls over Gareth Ljungberg and warns him to calm down! Nigel Thatcher carries on, but is struggling a bit.
44.29
Sol Peters makes a beautiful pass to the feet of George Sheringham. George Sheringham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Trevor Rankin gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wycombe Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Sheffield United kicking off!
47.48
Alan Youds knocks the ball forward to Ugo Hamilton. Ugo Hamilton threads the ball through to Bill Charlton but he's offside!
49.00
Alan Youds threads a neat ball through to Stanley Bellamy. Stanley Bellamy shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
51.37
Alan Youds flicks a high pass forward to Stanley Bellamy who brings the ball under control. Stanley Bellamy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
57.07
Danny Gordon clumsily knocks into Bill Charlton. Danny Gordon is given a warning by the referee! Bill Charlton runs off the knock.
60.54
Nwankwo Lloyd runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nwankwo Lloyd lofts in a cross ball towards Ugo Hamilton. Ugo Hamilton powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
63.17
Ashley Matthews catches Ross Tolley on the ankles. Ashley Matthews is warned by the referee! Ross Tolley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.33
George Sheringham comes in with a late challenge on Ross Tolley. George Sheringham is shown the yellow card! Ross Tolley stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.57
Ashley Matthews brings the ball forward. Ashley Matthews shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Trevor Rankin manages to gather it.
79.25
Andy McManaman hits a low pass to Sol Peters. Sol Peters threads a neat ball through to Dave Coppinger. Dave Coppinger lofts in a cross ball towards George Sheringham. George Sheringham outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sheffield United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
81.22
Philippe Abardonado chips the ball to his team mate, Ashley Matthews. Ashley Matthews chips the ball to his team mate, George Sheringham. George Sheringham knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Coppinger. Dave Coppinger jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
83.06
Sol Peters decides to run forward with the ball. Sol Peters lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Coppinger. Dave Coppinger powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
87.12
Gareth Ljungberg hacks George Sheringham from behind! The referee warns Gareth Ljungberg again to calm down! George Sheringham runs off the knock.
90.00
Stephen Guppy boots it upfield. George Sheringham shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
5
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.2%
55.8%
Play Area
29.9%
46.8%
23.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ashley Matthews of Sheffield United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Trevor Rankin (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Billy Moore (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ross Tolley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gareth Ljungberg (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Darren Rufus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nwankwo Lloyd (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Steve Hulme (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alan Youds (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 9. | Ugo Hamilton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Bill Charlton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stanley Bellamy (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
| 12. | Rio Jess (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Greening (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stanley Salako (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Marco De Palma (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Danny Gordon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Philippe Abardonado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stephen Guppy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andy McManaman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sol Peters (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ashley Matthews (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 8. | Roberto Hidalgo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nigel Thatcher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dave Coppinger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | George Sheringham (ATT) | ![]() | 6 |
| 12. | Alexander Henry (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tony Potts (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Richard Dodd (ATT) | 0 | |








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