Match Report
| Peterborough United | Peterborough United |  |  | Luton Town | Luton Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Stanley May | S. May |  | 44 | G |  | 1 | | G | 50 | | Warren Le Tissier | W. Le Tissier | |||||||||
| Clive Beresford | C. Beresford | | 59 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 46 | | Kieron Riza | K. Riza | |||||||||
| Adam Gordon | A. Gordon | | 50 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 46 | | Max Barrett | M. Barrett | ||||||||
| Danny Philips | D. Philips | | 46 | D | | 4 | | D | 43 | | Marc Green | M. Green | |||||||||
| Leon Taylor | L. Taylor | | 39 | D | | 5 | | D | 38 | | Scott Dublin | S. Dublin | |||||||||
| Billy Bolton | B. Bolton | | 38 | D | | 6 | | M | 51 | | Richard Mustoe | R. Mustoe | |||||||||
| Wes Hackworth | W. Hackworth | | 64 | M | | 7 | | M | 49 | | Des Edghill | D. Edghill | |||||||||
| Daniele Walker | D. Walker | | 55 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Jonathan Granville | J. Granville | |||||||||
| Seth Dublin | S. Dublin | | 44 | M | | 9 | | | M | 36 | | Anthony Power | A. Power | ||||||||
| Danny Green | D. Green | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 49 | | Leon Kirkland | L. Kirkland | |||||||||
| Craig Gordon | C. Gordon | | 59 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Ruel Mccann | R. Mccann | |||||||||
| Colin Gilchrist | C. Gilchrist | | 49 | A | | 12 | | G | 44 | | Andy Monk | A. Monk | |||||||||
| Fredrik Dublin | F. Dublin | | 46 | A | | 13 | | G | 40 | | Ugo Shields | U. Shields | |||||||||
| Alfred White | A. White | | 42 | M | | 14 | | A | 40 | | Richard Jack | R. Jack | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Caternet |
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play host to Luton Town. A crowd of 2,621 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterborough United are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Luton Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Mike.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterborough United are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Luton Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Mike.
0.00
0-0Luton Town kick off!
2.28
0-0Jonathan Granville comes in with a late challenge on Danny Philips. The referee brings Jonathan Granville to one side and gives him a warning! Danny Philips runs off the knock.
6.09
0-0Adam Gordon makes a simple pass to Wes Hackworth. Wes Hackworth flicks a high pass forward. Craig Gordon controls it well on his chest. Craig Gordon threads the ball through to Danny Green but he's offside!
12.52
0-0Jonathan Granville threads the ball through to Leon Kirkland. Leon Kirkland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wes Hackworth.
18.41
0-0Max Barrett flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Granville. Jonathan Granville makes a probing pass to Leon Kirkland. Leon Kirkland shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
20.45
Des Edghill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leon Kirkland. Leon Kirkland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stanley May who gathers it comfortably.
27.12
0-0Craig Gordon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Green. Danny Green finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
30.21
Billy Bolton clumsily knocks into Max Barrett. The referee brings Billy Bolton to one side and gives him a warning! Max Barrett runs off the knock.
36.49
Wes Hackworth clumsily knocks into Anthony Power. The referee brings Wes Hackworth to one side and gives him a warning! Anthony Power hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.55
Craig Gordon clumsily knocks into Jonathan Granville. Craig Gordon is warned by the referee! Jonathan Granville hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.16
Richard Mustoe advances with the ball. Richard Mustoe tries a spectacular long range effort. Stanley May gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Peterborough United appear unchanged since the first half. Luton Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Peterborough United kicking off!
51.16
Jonathan Granville makes a simple pass to Des Edghill. Des Edghill sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
55.10
Wes Hackworth comes in with a late challenge on Anthony Power. The referee brings Wes Hackworth to one side and gives him another warning! Anthony Power stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.35
Jonathan Granville threads a neat ball through to Leon Kirkland. Leon Kirkland shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
63.42
With a delightful solo run, Ruel Mccann stretches the opposition's defence. Ruel Mccann lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Kirkland. Leon Kirkland beats his man to it with a header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
65.43
Clive Beresford runs up as Adam Gordon takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Clive Beresford runs forward with the ball. Clive Beresford flicks a high pass forward. Danny Green collects the pass. Danny Green shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Danny Green plays the ball forward to Craig Gordon. Craig Gordon skips past Max Barrett! Craig Gordon rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.45
Ruel Mccann catches Adam Gordon on the ankles. The referee brings Ruel Mccann to one side and gives him a warning! Adam Gordon runs off the knock.
77.55
Daniele Walker brings the ball forward. Daniele Walker shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
78.41
0-0Clive Beresford barges into Ruel Mccann. The referee warns Clive Beresford to calm down! Ruel Mccann carries on, but is struggling a bit.
81.37
0-0Daniele Walker catches Des Edghill on the ankles. Daniele Walker is shown the yellow card! Des Edghill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.18
Wes Hackworth sees Adam Gordon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adam Gordon passes the ball forward to Daniele Walker. Daniele Walker knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Green. Danny Green heads the ball goalwards but it flies well off target!
85.08
Jonathan Granville knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Mccann. Ruel Mccann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.17
1-0Adam Gordon makes a simple pass to Danny Green. Danny Green threads a neat ball through to Craig Gordon. Craig Gordon makes a simple pass, allowing Danny Green to run into the box. Danny Green side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Danny Green!
90.00
Daniele Walker kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Gordon. Craig Gordon runs straight at the defence! Craig Gordon strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
6
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
31.2%
46.8%
22.1%
Scorers
| Danny Green 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Danny Green of Peterborough United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stanley May (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Clive Beresford (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Adam Gordon (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Danny Philips (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leon Taylor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Billy Bolton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Wes Hackworth (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Daniele Walker (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Seth Dublin (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Danny Green (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Craig Gordon (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Colin Gilchrist (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fredrik Dublin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alfred White (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Warren Le Tissier (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kieron Riza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Max Barrett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marc Green (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Scott Dublin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Richard Mustoe (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Des Edghill (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jonathan Granville (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Anthony Power (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Leon Kirkland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ruel Mccann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Andy Monk (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ugo Shields (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Richard Jack (ATT) | 0 | |