Match Report
| Luton Town | Luton Town |  |  | Darlington | Darlington | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Warren Le Tissier | W. Le Tissier |  | 50 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 49 | | Lomano Jackson | L. Jackson | ||||||||
| Kieron Riza | K. Riza | | 46 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 49 | | Syd Boateng | S. Boateng | |||||||||
| Max Barrett | M. Barrett | | 46 | D | | 3 | | D | 40 | | Nicholas Westwood | N. Westwood | |||||||||
| Marc Green | M. Green | | 43 | D | | 4 | | D | 38 | | Daniel Griffin | D. Griffin | |||||||||
| Scott Dublin | S. Dublin | | 38 | D | | 5 | | M | 38 | | Alberto Beagrie | A. Beagrie | |||||||||
| Richard Mustoe | R. Mustoe | | 51 | M | | 6 | | M | 38 | | Omer Stamp | O. Stamp | |||||||||
| Des Edghill | D. Edghill | | 49 | M | | 7 | | M | 37 | | Michael Goldberg | M. Goldberg | |||||||||
| Jonathan Granville | J. Granville | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 36 | | Clive Deane | C. Deane | |||||||||
| Anthony Power | A. Power | | 36 | M | | | 9 | | A | 49 | | Jason Neville | J. Neville | ||||||||
| Leon Kirkland | L. Kirkland | | 49 | A | | 10 | | A | 47 | | Robert Cutler | R. Cutler | |||||||||
| Ruel Mccann | R. Mccann | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 38 | | Duncan Summerbee | D. Summerbee | |||||||||
| Andy Monk | A. Monk | | 44 | G | | 12 | | G | 45 | | James Mowbray | J. Mowbray | |||||||||
| Ugo Shields | U. Shields | | 40 | G | | 13 | | A | 37 | | Danny Parker | D. Parker | |||||||||
| Richard Jack | R. Jack | | 40 | A | | 14 | | A | 37 | | Syd Oliver | S. Oliver | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Kenilworth Road where Luton Town play host to Darlington. A crowd of 2,351 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Luton Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Darlington appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Christie.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Luton Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Darlington appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Christie.
0.00
0-0Darlington kick off the first half!
3.33
0-0Jonathan Granville flicks a high pass forward. Leon Kirkland easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leon Kirkland finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
6.15
Omer Stamp flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Summerbee collects the pass. Duncan Summerbee shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.38
0-0Nicholas Westwood hacks Des Edghill from behind! The referee brings Nicholas Westwood to one side and gives him a warning! Des Edghill runs off the knock.
10.30
0-1Nicholas Westwood surges forward with the ball. Nicholas Westwood knocks the ball forward to Duncan Summerbee. Duncan Summerbee advances inside the box! Duncan Summerbee tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.59
Marc Green sees space and advances. Marc Green threads a neat ball through to Leon Kirkland. Leon Kirkland shoots from long range but it is miles over!
15.24
Jonathan Granville runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jonathan Granville plays a scrappy one-two with Des Edghill and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jonathan Granville tries a spectacular strike but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.51
0-1Robert Cutler flicks a high ball forward to Jason Neville who takes it down. Jason Neville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.24
Nicholas Westwood flicks a high pass forward. Jason Neville collects the pass. Jason Neville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.24
Syd Boateng flicks a high pass forward. Omer Stamp holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Omer Stamp hits a low pass to Robert Cutler. Robert Cutler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.28
Des Edghill threads a neat ball through to Ruel Mccann. Ruel Mccann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Syd Boateng.
36.11
0-1Richard Mustoe flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Power who takes it down. Anthony Power shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Lomano Jackson!
39.45
Clive Deane advances with the ball. Clive Deane lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Cutler. Robert Cutler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
40.55
Marc Green deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Dublin. Scott Dublin knocks the ball forward to Ruel Mccann. Ruel Mccann lofts in a cross ball towards Jonathan Granville. Jonathan Granville makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Lomano Jackson had no chance!! Goal for Luton Town!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Luton Town appear unchanged since the first half. Darlington have changed their lineup with Syd Oliver replacing Robert Cutler.
45.00
Luton Town start the second half!
47.45
Michael Goldberg passes the ball forward to Jason Neville. Jason Neville lofts in a cross ball towards Syd Oliver. With a superhuman jump, Syd Oliver connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.37
Scott Dublin brings the ball forward. Scott Dublin plays the ball forward to Ruel Mccann. Ruel Mccann skips past Syd Boateng! Some good footwork from Ruel Mccann provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
54.24
Nicholas Westwood sees a break and surges forward. Nicholas Westwood flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Summerbee holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Summerbee runs straight at the defence! Duncan Summerbee shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
57.07
Jonathan Granville takes it forward alone. Jonathan Granville shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
60.35
1-1Darlington have made 2 substitutions with James Mowbray replacing Clive Deane and Danny Parker replacing Jason Neville .
66.42
Anthony Power hits a low pass to Leon Kirkland. Leon Kirkland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.04
Scott Dublin makes a strong solo run forward. Scott Dublin flicks a high pass forward. Des Edghill collects the pass. Des Edghill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
69.15
Des Edghill chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Kirkland. Leon Kirkland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
73.44
James Mowbray catches Max Barrett on the ankles. The referee brings James Mowbray to one side and gives him a warning! Max Barrett runs off the knock.
75.50
Max Barrett takes it forward alone. Max Barrett makes a probing pass to Leon Kirkland. Leon Kirkland knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Mccann. Ruel Mccann makes a looping header on goal. Good keeping from Lomano Jackson as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
77.18
1-1Corner kick to Luton Town. Richard Mustoe plays it to the near post. Some silky footwork from Kieron Riza provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
79.19
Marc Green deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Des Edghill. Des Edghill sees Jonathan Granville in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonathan Granville knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Mccann. Ruel Mccann connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Lomano Jackson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
8
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.8%
41.2%
Play Area
27.5%
45%
27.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jonathan Granville of Luton Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Warren Le Tissier (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kieron Riza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Max Barrett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marc Green (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Scott Dublin (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Richard Mustoe (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Des Edghill (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jonathan Granville (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Anthony Power (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Leon Kirkland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ruel Mccann (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Andy Monk (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ugo Shields (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Richard Jack (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Lomano Jackson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Syd Boateng (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicholas Westwood (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Daniel Griffin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alberto Beagrie (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Omer Stamp (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Michael Goldberg (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Clive Deane (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jason Neville (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Robert Cutler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Duncan Summerbee (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | James Mowbray (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Danny Parker (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Syd Oliver (ATT) | 6 | |