Match Report
| Peterborough United | Peterborough United |  |  | Oxford United | Oxford United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Syd Wetherall | S. Wetherall |  | 69 | G |  | 1 | | G | 48 | | Henry Mike | H. Mike | |||||||||
| Ian Delaney | I. Delaney | | 54 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 52 | | John Unsworth | J. Unsworth | |||||||||
| Roberto José Mari | R. José Mari |  | 46 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Gavin Kirkland | G. Kirkland | |||||||||
| Ross Bridges | R. Bridges | | 46 | D | | 4 | | D | 41 | | Edward Nicholls | E. Nicholls | |||||||||
| Teddy Bramble | T. Bramble | | 45 | D | | 5 | | M | 63 | | Aaron Butt | A. Butt | |||||||||
| Les Bastin | L. Bastin | | 64 | M | | 6 | | M | 56 |  | Sean Cardinale | S. Cardinale | |||||||||
| Ralph Lofthouse | R. Lofthouse | | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Anthony Grant | A. Grant | |||||||||
| Paul Woodcock | P. Woodcock | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Tim Nicholls | T. Nicholls | |||||||||
| Rio Harrison | R. Harrison | | 54 | A | | 9 | | M | 42 | | Graeme Mccann | G. Mccann | |||||||||
| Norman Cooke | N. Cooke | | 42 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Alun Fenton | A. Fenton | |||||||||
| Stanley Clapham | S. Clapham | | 41 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 | | Joe Johnson | J. Johnson | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 4,426 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Peterborough United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Peterborough United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Oxford United kicking off!
10.28
0-0Tim Nicholls passes the ball forward to Alun Fenton. Alun Fenton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Syd Wetherall who gathers it comfortably.
14.11
0-0Les Bastin catches Graeme Mccann on the ankles. The referee calls over Les Bastin and warns him to calm down! Graeme Mccann stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.45
Teddy Bramble knocks the ball forward to Paul Woodcock. Paul Woodcock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stanley Clapham. Stanley Clapham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.31
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
34.08
Edward Nicholls chips the ball to his team mate, Aaron Butt. Aaron Butt makes a probing pass to Joe Johnson. Joe Johnson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.06
0-0Graeme Mccann sees a break and surges forward. Graeme Mccann lofts in a cross ball towards Alun Fenton. Alun Fenton flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.15
Roberto José Mari brings the ball forward. Roberto José Mari knocks the ball forward to Norman Cooke. Norman Cooke shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
44.51
0-0Ralph Lofthouse sees space and advances. Ralph Lofthouse makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Norman Cooke but he's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Peterborough United kicking off!
49.31
Peterborough United are easily keeping Oxford United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
61.07
Les Bastin catches Graeme Mccann on the ankles. Les Bastin is warned by the referee again! Graeme Mccann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.55
0-0Ross Bridges catches Alun Fenton on the ankles. Ross Bridges is warned by the referee! Alun Fenton carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.32
Sean Cardinale decides to run forward with the ball. Sean Cardinale finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.54
1-0Ralph Lofthouse flicks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Clapham. Stanley Clapham makes a probing pass to Rio Harrison. Rio Harrison takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rio Harrison!
77.16
Roberto José Mari advances with the ball. Roberto José Mari kicks a strong pass forward to Stanley Clapham. Stanley Clapham kicks a strong pass forward to Rio Harrison. Rio Harrison rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.36
Tim Nicholls catches Les Bastin on the ankles. Tim Nicholls is warned by the referee! Les Bastin stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.24
Sean Cardinale hacks Ralph Lofthouse from behind! The referee calls over Sean Cardinale and warns him to calm down! Ralph Lofthouse grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
0
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.3%
53.7%
Play Area
31.3%
46.3%
22.4%
Scorers
| Rio Harrison 72 |