Match Report


Leicester CityLeicester City     Stockport CountyStockport County
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Patrick DeanP. Dean63
G
1
G
62Danny GilchristD. Gilchrist
Carl WhiteC. White53
D
2
D
65Noel BanksN. Banks
Gary EadieG. Eadie51
D
3captain
D
60Mervin ArmstrongM. Armstrong
Tijani ZimmermanT. Zimmerman47
D
4
D
45Rio SheringhamR. Sheringham
Lee CharltonL. Charlton68
M
5
M
65Jason PottsJ. Potts
Shaun TilerS. Tiler62
M
6
M
57Robbie FowlerR. Fowler
Daniel DraperD. Draper57
M
captain7
M
53Des SalmonD. Salmon
Raul CastelliR. Castelli53
M
8
M
51Brian DefoeB. Defoe
Jose MarquezJ. Marquez56
A
9
A
61Dennis BartonD. Barton
Robin EbbingeR. Ebbinge54
A
10
A
59David MoncurD. Moncur
Gilles ScholesG. Scholes50
A
11
A
55Tommy SheringhamT. Sheringham
 
Niccolo BlakeN. Blake62
G
12
G
60Frank DavisF. Davis
Joe NevilleJ. Neville53
M
13
A
51Ben WoodgateB. Woodgate
Gavin EdghillG. Edghill52
M
14
A
50Francis YoudsF. Youds

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at King Power Stadium where Leicester City play host to Stockport County. A crowd of 4,510 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Leicester City and Stockport County are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Pallister.


0.00
Leicester City kick off and get the first half underway!
2.11
Showing composure, Tijani Zimmerman plays the ball forward to Lee Charlton. Lee Charlton kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Scholes. Gilles Scholes whips in a cross ball towards Robin Ebbinge. Robin Ebbinge connects with a diving header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Leicester City!
6.09
With a delightful solo run, Des Salmon stretches the opposition's defence. Des Salmon whips in a cross ball towards David Moncur. Gary Eadie hacks David Moncur from behind! David Moncur appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
8.42
Shaun Tiler sees a break and surges forward. Shaun Tiler finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
9.05
Des Salmon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Sheringham. Tommy Sheringham lofts in a cross ball towards David Moncur. David Moncur rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Patrick Dean picks it out of the air!
10.51
Rio Sheringham flicks the ball to his team mate, Des Salmon. Des Salmon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Moncur. David Moncur whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Sheringham. With a superhuman jump, Tommy Sheringham connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball strikes Carl White's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
12.02
It's a corner kick. Brian Defoe kicks a low ball out wide. Mervin Armstrong makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
14.11
Des Salmon makes a probing pass to Tommy Sheringham. Tommy Sheringham knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Barton. Dennis Barton finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Patrick Dean had no chance!! Goal for Stockport County!
18.30
Lee Charlton sees Gilles Scholes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gilles Scholes knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Marquez. With a superhuman jump, Jose Marquez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
22.10
Robbie Fowler surges forward with the ball. Robbie Fowler plays a one-two with Dennis Barton and advances towards the goal... Robbie Fowler comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.08
Raul Castelli sees Gilles Scholes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gilles Scholes shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
34.18
Lee Charlton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Marquez. Jose Marquez lofts in a cross ball towards Gilles Scholes. Gilles Scholes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Danny Gilchrist!
39.05
Daniel Draper kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Scholes. Gilles Scholes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Noel Banks.
42.30
Carl White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Draper. Daniel Draper threads a neat ball through to Gilles Scholes. Gilles Scholes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.04
Seeing Jason Potts's attacking run, Brian Defoe quickly throws the ball into his path. With great vision, Jason Potts plays the ball forward to Dennis Barton. Dennis Barton whips in a cross ball towards David Moncur. David Moncur is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Leicester City appear unchanged since the first half. Stockport County also appear unchanged since the first half. The Leicester City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Stockport County get the second half underway!
55.19
Daniel Draper threads the ball through to Robin Ebbinge. Robin Ebbinge shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
60.51
Stockport County have made a substitution with Francis Youds replacing David Moncur .
63.11
Carl White flicks a high pass forward to Shaun Tiler who brings the ball under control. Shaun Tiler makes a probing pass to Robin Ebbinge. Robin Ebbinge knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Marquez. Jose Marquez directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
69.51
Robbie Fowler sees a break and surges forward. Robbie Fowler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tijani Zimmerman.
72.21
Robbie Fowler decides to run forward with the ball. Robbie Fowler knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Sheringham. Tommy Sheringham finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Patrick Dean is on top of it.
73.18
Brian Defoe threads a neat ball through to Dennis Barton. Dennis Barton whips in a cross ball towards Francis Youds. Francis Youds finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
83.05
Shaun Tiler knocks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Scholes. Gilles Scholes runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Gilles Scholes provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Danny Gilchrist!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Leicester City

Stockport County
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
27.9%
45.9%
26.2%

Scorers
Robin Ebbinge 2
Dennis Barton 14
Robbie Fowler 22

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Robbie Fowler of Stockport County

Match Ratings
1.Patrick Dean (GK)
6
2.Carl White (DEF)
6
3.Gary Eadie (DEF)
6
4.Tijani Zimmerman (DEF)
6
5.Lee Charlton (MID)
6
6.Shaun Tiler (MID)
6
7.Daniel Draper (MID)
6
8.Raul Castelli (MID)
6
9.Jose Marquez (ATT)
6
10.Robin Ebbinge (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Gilles Scholes (ATT)
7
 
12.Niccolo Blake (GK)
0
13.Joe Neville (MID)
0
14.Gavin Edghill (MID)
0

1.Danny Gilchrist (GK)
7
2.Noel Banks (DEF)
6
3.Mervin Armstrong (DEF)
6
4.Rio Sheringham (DEF)
6
5.Jason Potts (MID)
6
6.Robbie Fowler (MID)goal scored
9
7.Des Salmon (MID)
7
8.Brian Defoe (MID)
6
9.Dennis Barton (ATT)goal scored
9
10.David Moncur (ATT)
6
11.Tommy Sheringham (ATT)
7
 
12.Frank Davis (GK)
0
13.Ben Woodgate (ATT)
0
14.Francis Youds (ATT)
6