Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Swindon Town. A crowd of 9,187 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Southampton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Southampton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Swindon Town start the match!
6.49
0-0Carl Watson barges into Graham Rufus. Carl Watson is warned by the referee! Graham Rufus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.23
0-0Carl Watson makes a simple pass to Darren Shearer. Darren Shearer goes all the way! Darren Shearer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Eugenio Rubio manages to keep it out.
14.17
0-0Warren Bloomer makes a simple pass to Darren Shearer. Darren Shearer shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
16.56
0-0Syd Higginbotham takes it forward alone. Syd Higginbotham flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Nicholls. Marcus Nicholls makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Herculez James but he's offside!
24.33
0-1Graham Rufus passes the ball forward to Marcus Nicholls. Marcus Nicholls plays a perfect one-two with Herculez James and rushes in on goal... Marcus Nicholls shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.25
Syd Higginbotham decides to run forward with the ball. Syd Higginbotham makes a simple pass to Edward Charles. Edward Charles goes all the way! Edward Charles cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Richard Nicholls manages to keep it out.
34.50
Morris Jackson threads the ball through to Graham Rufus. Graham Rufus knocks the ball forward to Marcus Nicholls. Marcus Nicholls whips in a cross ball towards Edward Charles. Edward Charles powers a header at goal but Richard Nicholls is on top of it.
40.21
Callum Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thierry Bloomer. Thierry Bloomer makes a probing pass to Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne knocks the ball forward to Darren Shearer but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
Daniel Formon threads the ball through to Danny Shearer. Danny Shearer knocks the ball to his team mate, Herculez James. Herculez James shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Southampton kick off!
47.07
Graham Rufus knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Nicholls. Marcus Nicholls goes all the way! Marcus Nicholls takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Richard Nicholls!
48.09
Danny Hamilton flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Shearer. Darren Shearer tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Eugenio Rubio easily smothers it!
49.15
Danny Hamilton knocks the ball forward to Alberto Mercer. Alberto Mercer threads the ball through to Darren Shearer but he's offside!
51.27
Peter Mendez knocks the ball forward to Edward Charles. Edward Charles makes a probing pass to Herculez James but he's offside!
53.18
Daniel Formon flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Shearer. Danny Shearer chips the ball to his team mate, Edward Charles. Edward Charles plays a perfect one-two with Marcus Nicholls and rushes in on goal... Edward Charles tries a spectacular strike but somehow Richard Nicholls manages to keep it out.
54.42
Warren Bloomer chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Mercer. Alberto Mercer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.14
Vincenzo Schumacher chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Hamilton. Danny Hamilton knocks the ball forward to Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Mercer but the linesman indicates offside!
57.00
Adam Brooking knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Watson. Carl Watson chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Mercer. Alberto Mercer passes the ball forward but Darren Shearer is offside!
63.33
Daniel Formon clumsily knocks into Darren Shearer. The referee calls over Daniel Formon and warns him to calm down! Darren Shearer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.06
Callum Elliott clumsily knocks into Morris Jackson. Callum Elliott is warned by the referee! Morris Jackson stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.13
Carl Watson kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Shearer. Darren Shearer goes all the way! Darren Shearer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Darren Shearer!
77.17
Thierry Bloomer flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Shearer. Darren Shearer plays a perfect one-two with Teddy Gascoigne and rushes in on goal... Darren Shearer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
83.25
Alfred Flintlock decides to run forward with the ball. Alfred Flintlock knocks the ball forward to Edward Charles. Edward Charles plays a perfect one-two with Herculez James and rushes in on goal... Edward Charles takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.39
Peter Mendez catches Vincenzo Schumacher on the ankles. Peter Mendez is given a warning by the referee! Vincenzo Schumacher stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
4
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.7%
57.3%
Play Area
26.8%
42.7%
30.5%
Scorers