Match Report
| Scunthorpe United | Scunthorpe United |  |  | Cheltenham Town | Cheltenham Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Teddy Beattie | T. Beattie |  | 43 | G |  | 1 | | G | 41 | | Alun Ince | A. Ince | |||||||||
| Joe Owen | J. Owen | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 50 | | Arthur Beattie | A. Beattie | |||||||||
| Graham Butt | G. Butt | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Nwankwo Davies | N. Davies | |||||||||
| Dave Milburn | D. Milburn | | 48 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 48 | | Chris Cooper | C. Cooper | ||||||||
| Tony Wright | T. Wright | | 43 | M | | 5 | | D | 45 | | Julian Galli | J. Galli | |||||||||
| Jonathan Clemence | J. Clemence | | 42 | M | | 6 | | M | 49 | | Tommy Best | T. Best | |||||||||
| Terry Southgate | T. Southgate | | 39 | M | | | 7 | | M | 49 | | Neil Clegg | N. Clegg | ||||||||
| Daniele Copping | D. Copping | | 35 | M | | 8 | | M | 48 | | Frank Murrin | F. Murrin | |||||||||
| Ruel Redknapp | R. Redknapp | | 56 | A | | 9 | | A | 45 | | Alfred Elliott | A. Elliott | |||||||||
| Oleg Barrett | O. Barrett | | 52 | A | | 10 | | A | 43 | | Dennis Craddock | D. Craddock | |||||||||
| David Moncur | D. Moncur | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 39 | | Graeme Summerbee | G. Summerbee | |||||||||
| Alun Ince | A. Ince | | 46 | D | | 12 | | D | 41 | | Tony Wallwork | T. Wallwork | |||||||||
| Alistair Bridge | A. Bridge | | 44 | A | | 13 | | M | 38 |  | Antonio Costa | A. Costa | |||||||||
| Jermaine Hurst | J. Hurst | | 43 | A | | 14 | | M | 37 | | Henry Cort | H. Cort | |||||||||
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Glanford Park where Scunthorpe United play host to Cheltenham Town. A crowd of 2,736 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Scunthorpe United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Prior.
The pitch is in good condition.
Scunthorpe United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Prior.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Scunthorpe United kicking off!
8.47
0-0Frank Murrin decides to run forward with the ball. Frank Murrin shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
10.21
0-0Julian Galli takes a short throw-in bringing Arthur Beattie into play. Arthur Beattie brings the ball forward. Arthur Beattie runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Arthur Beattie knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Graeme Summerbee is offside!
14.11
0-0Chris Cooper flicks a high pass forward to Frank Murrin who brings the ball under control. Frank Murrin flicks a high ball forward to Alfred Elliott who takes it down. Alfred Elliott makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Graeme Summerbee. Joe Owen catches Graeme Summerbee on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
15.50
Tommy Best runs straight at the opposition's defence. Tommy Best plays a scrappy one-two with Dennis Craddock and stumbles forward towards the goal... Tommy Best tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.03
0-0Tommy Best comes in with a late challenge on Daniele Copping. Tommy Best is warned by the referee! Daniele Copping stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.35
Julian Galli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Clegg. Neil Clegg threads the ball through to Graeme Summerbee. Graeme Summerbee threads the ball through to Alfred Elliott but he's offside!
24.22
Tommy Best sees space and advances. Tommy Best shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.12
1-0Graham Butt sees space and advances. Graham Butt changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Graham Butt rushes past Chris Cooper! Graham Butt looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.48
Nwankwo Davies makes a simple pass to Frank Murrin. Frank Murrin makes a probing pass to Dennis Craddock. Dennis Craddock shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
39.53
Graham Butt surges forward with the ball. Graham Butt runs straight at the opposition's defence. Graham Butt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oleg Barrett but he's offside!
45.00
1-0Jonathan Clemence threads a neat ball through to David Moncur. David Moncur knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Scunthorpe United appear unchanged since the first half. Cheltenham Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Cheltenham Town kick off and get the second half underway!
47.21
Frank Murrin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graeme Summerbee. Graeme Summerbee shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
49.57
Nwankwo Davies flicks a high pass forward. Neil Clegg collects the pass. Neil Clegg flicks a high pass forward to Alfred Elliott who brings the ball under control. Alfred Elliott shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
51.49
Arthur Beattie hits a low pass to Neil Clegg. Neil Clegg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graeme Summerbee. Graeme Summerbee whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Craddock. Dennis Craddock connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
59.30
Jonathan Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Ruel Redknapp collects the pass. Ruel Redknapp shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
61.30
2-0Scunthorpe United have made a substitution with Jermaine Hurst replacing David Moncur .
65.00
Dave Milburn brings the ball forward. Dave Milburn chips the ball to his team mate, Oleg Barrett. Oleg Barrett makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jermaine Hurst but he's offside!
69.48
Terry Southgate makes a simple pass to Oleg Barrett. Oleg Barrett knocks in a cross ball towards Jermaine Hurst. Jermaine Hurst powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
75.32
3-0Tony Wright hacks Frank Murrin from behind! Tony Wright is warned by the referee! Frank Murrin gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.32
Scunthorpe United have made a substitution with Alistair Bridge replacing Jermaine Hurst .
85.41
Frank Murrin chips the ball to his team mate, Graeme Summerbee. Graeme Summerbee plays a one-two with Dennis Craddock and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Graeme Summerbee provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cheltenham Town!
90.00
3-1Dennis Craddock comes in with a late challenge on Graham Butt. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Graham Butt runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
0
7
Offsides
3
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.5%
60.5%
Play Area
26.3%
43.4%
30.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Graham Butt of Scunthorpe United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Teddy Beattie (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Joe Owen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Graham Butt (DEF) |  | 9 |
| 4. | Dave Milburn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tony Wright (MID) | 5 | |
| 6. | Jonathan Clemence (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Terry Southgate (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Daniele Copping (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ruel Redknapp (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Oleg Barrett (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Jermaine Hurst (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Alun Ince (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Moncur (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alistair Bridge (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Alun Ince (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Arthur Beattie (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Nwankwo Davies (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Chris Cooper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Julian Galli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tommy Best (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Neil Clegg (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Frank Murrin (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alfred Elliott (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dennis Craddock (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 11. | Graeme Summerbee (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Tony Wallwork (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Antonio Costa (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Henry Cort (MID) | 0 | |