Match Report
| Burnley | Burnley |  |  | Swindon Town | Swindon Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Darren Copping | D. Copping |  | 58 | G |  | 1 | | G | 72 | | Wayne Barrett | W. Barrett | |||||||||
| Greg Bowyer | G. Bowyer | | 60 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 67 | | Tony Holloway | T. Holloway | ||||||||
| Claudio Rey | C. Rey |  | 58 | D | | | 3 | | D | 66 |  | Diogo Jesus | D. Jesus | ||||||||
| Marvin Bellamy | M. Bellamy | | 57 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 | | John Simonsen | J. Simonsen | |||||||||
| Fredrik Ball | F. Ball | | 71 | M | | 5 | | M | 68 |  | Adrian Rampulla | A. Rampulla | |||||||||
| Adam Mills | A. Mills | | 67 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Aladino Pavone | A. Pavone | |||||||||
| Graham Ince | G. Ince | | 49 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 | | Oscar Gil | O. Gil | |||||||||
| Erik De Gier | E. De Gier |  | 43 | M | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Neil Dixon | N. Dixon | |||||||||
| Kevin Barrett | K. Barrett | | 66 | A | | 9 | | A | 78 |  | Yoann Coulibaly | Y. Coulibaly | |||||||||
| Gavin Richards | G. Richards | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 | | Craig Newton | C. Newton | |||||||||
| Bill Haynes | B. Haynes | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 65 | | Frank Palmer | F. Palmer | |||||||||
| Nicholas Luzhny | N. Luzhny | | 57 | D | | 12 | | D | 65 | | Julian Hibbs | J. Hibbs | |||||||||
| Romero P. Cano | R. Cano | | 56 | D | | 13 | | A | 62 | | Gilles Hackworth | G. Hackworth | |||||||||
| Matthew Croft | M. Croft | | 55 | G | | 14 | | D | 60 | | Titus Pearson | T. Pearson | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Turf Moor where Burnley play host to Swindon Town. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Burnley and Swindon Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Tony Sharpe.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Burnley and Swindon Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Tony Sharpe.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Swindon Town get the match underway!
2.44
0-0Frank Palmer hacks Claudio Rey from behind! The referee warns Frank Palmer to calm down! Claudio Rey stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.29
0-0Fredrik Ball flicks a high pass forward. Bill Haynes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bill Haynes shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
4.55
0-0Neil Dixon sees Craig Newton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Newton whips in a cross ball towards Frank Palmer. Frank Palmer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Darren Copping didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
8.19
Neil Dixon flicks the ball to his team mate, Frank Palmer. Frank Palmer skips past Marvin Bellamy! Frank Palmer comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
10.19
0-1Diogo Jesus makes a probing pass to Oscar Gil. Oscar Gil threads a neat ball through to Yoann Coulibaly. Yoann Coulibaly knocks in a cross ball towards Frank Palmer. Frank Palmer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Frank Palmer!
14.26
Greg Bowyer hacks Frank Palmer from behind! The referee calls over Greg Bowyer and warns him to calm down! Frank Palmer stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.47
Neil Dixon passes the ball forward to Craig Newton. Craig Newton finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.39
0-1Adam Mills barges into Aladino Pavone. The referee warns Adam Mills to calm down! Aladino Pavone grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.09
Erik De Gier picks a pass forward to Kevin Barrett. Kevin Barrett finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.46
0-1Graham Ince knocks the ball forward to Bill Haynes. Bill Haynes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wayne Barrett who gathers it comfortably.
24.06
Adrian Rampulla flicks a high ball forward to Yoann Coulibaly who takes it down. Yoann Coulibaly threads a neat ball through to Craig Newton. Craig Newton strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
30.39
John Simonsen clumsily knocks into Adam Mills. John Simonsen is given a warning by the referee! Adam Mills stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.01
Erik De Gier makes a simple pass to Kevin Barrett. Kevin Barrett cuts inside the box! Kevin Barrett muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Tony Holloway makes a simple pass to Oscar Gil. Oscar Gil flicks a high pass forward to Frank Palmer who brings the ball under control. Frank Palmer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Burnley appear unchanged since the first half. Swindon Town also appear unchanged since the first half. The Burnley players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Burnley start the second half!
47.00
John Simonsen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aladino Pavone. Aladino Pavone hits a low pass to Craig Newton. Craig Newton knocks in a cross ball towards Yoann Coulibaly. Yoann Coulibaly finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
49.56
0-1Oscar Gil makes a simple pass to Frank Palmer. Frank Palmer makes a great pass forward. Yoann Coulibaly runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
51.48
With imagination, Adrian Rampulla plays the ball forward to Yoann Coulibaly. Yoann Coulibaly knocks in a cross ball towards Frank Palmer. Frank Palmer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Darren Copping had no chance!! Goal for Swindon Town!
54.13
Graham Ince knocks the ball forward to Gavin Richards. Gavin Richards runs straight at the defence! Gavin Richards shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!
55.42
Fredrik Ball sees Gavin Richards in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Richards shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.01
Tony Holloway pushes mid-way up the pitch. Tony Holloway threads a neat ball through to Frank Palmer. Frank Palmer edges inside the box! Frank Palmer shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.37
Claudio Rey flicks a high pass forward. Graham Ince controls it well on his chest. Graham Ince passes the ball forward to Kevin Barrett. Kevin Barrett shoots from distance but it flies wide!
66.01
Aladino Pavone sees Craig Newton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Newton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.57
Greg Bowyer chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Mills. Seeing a gap ahead, Adam Mills picks a pass forward to Gavin Richards. Gavin Richards knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.57
Kevin Barrett barges into Tony Holloway. The referee warns Kevin Barrett to calm down! Tony Holloway carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.48
Adam Mills makes a probing pass to Gavin Richards. Gavin Richards kicks a strong pass forward to Bill Haynes but the referee indicates it's offside!
89.53
Aladino Pavone runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Aladino Pavone whips in a cross ball towards Craig Newton. Craig Newton heads the ball goalwards but Darren Copping is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
7
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.4%
55.6%
Play Area
29.6%
39.5%
30.9%
Scorers
| Frank Palmer 10, 51 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Frank Palmer of Swindon Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Darren Copping (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Greg Bowyer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Claudio Rey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marvin Bellamy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fredrik Ball (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Adam Mills (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Graham Ince (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Erik De Gier (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kevin Barrett (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gavin Richards (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Bill Haynes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nicholas Luzhny (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Romero P. Cano (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Matthew Croft (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Wayne Barrett (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tony Holloway (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Diogo Jesus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | John Simonsen (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Adrian Rampulla (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Aladino Pavone (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Oscar Gil (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Neil Dixon (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Yoann Coulibaly (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Craig Newton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Frank Palmer (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Julian Hibbs (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gilles Hackworth (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Titus Pearson (DEF) | 0 | |