Match Report


BlackpoolBlackpool     Preston North EndPreston North End
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Chris YoungC. Young55
G
captain1
G
50Harvey BarmbyH. Barmby
Spencer BoatengS. Boateng42
D
2
D
54Leon JessL. Jess
Harvey BattyH. Batty41
D
3
D
42Stanley GoldbergS. Goldberg
Mick CarragherM. Carragher41
D
4
D
37Jonathan BarrettJ. Barrett
Les MortensenL. Mortensen39
D
5
M
47Ledley BloomerL. Bloomer
Ronnie FletcherR. Fletcher46
M
6captain
M
40Paolo LofthouseP. Lofthouse
Chris MossC. Moss45
M
7
M
39Les EvansL. Evans
Del MilburnD. Milburn46
A
8
M
38Ashley MccannA. Mccann
Carlton MercerC. Mercer42
A
9
A
50Des LloydD. Lloyd
Wes LjungbergW. Ljungberg41
A
10
A
45Ledley BrownL. Brown
Marcus SalakoM. Salako37
A
11
A
45Gilles JobsonG. Jobson
 
Danny PattersonD. Patterson44
G
12
G
44Peter RowettP. Rowett
Terry WainwrightT. Wainwright43
M
13
A
42Gavin KingG. King
Thierry EdwardsT. Edwards42
M
14
G
42Terry BowerT. Bower

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Bloomfield Road where Blackpool play host to Preston North End in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Blackpool are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Preston North End appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Rufus.


0.00
The whistle blows and Blackpool get the match underway!
6.26
Paolo Lofthouse makes a simple pass to Ledley Brown. Ledley Brown lofts in a cross ball towards Des Lloyd. Des Lloyd is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Chris Young!
9.42
Les Evans controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Des Lloyd. Des Lloyd shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.02
Ronnie Fletcher kicks a strong pass forward to Carlton Mercer. Carlton Mercer knocks in a cross ball towards Del Milburn. Del Milburn is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.58
Chris Moss knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Salako. Marcus Salako knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harvey Barmby who gathers it comfortably.
15.29
Harvey Batty plays the ball forward to Chris Moss. Chris Moss flicks a high ball forward to Del Milburn who takes it down. Del Milburn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leon Jess.
16.07
Les Evans clumsily knocks into Chris Moss. The referee brings Les Evans to one side and gives him a warning! Chris Moss runs off the knock.
24.57
Ronnie Fletcher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcus Salako. Marcus Salako plays a one-two with Wes Ljungberg and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Marcus Salako provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.24
Ronnie Fletcher sees space and advances. Ronnie Fletcher whips in a cross ball towards Del Milburn. Del Milburn outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Blackpool are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
34.08
Les Mortensen threads a neat ball through to Chris Moss. Chris Moss makes a probing pass to Marcus Salako. Marcus Salako knocks in a cross ball towards Wes Ljungberg. Wes Ljungberg heads the ball goalwards but it's well over the bar!
36.32
Ashley Mccann flicks a high ball forward to Gilles Jobson who gracefully takes it down. Gilles Jobson lofts in a cross ball towards Des Lloyd. Des Lloyd connects with a diving header. Chris Young manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Chris Moss makes a probing pass to Carlton Mercer. Carlton Mercer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackpool appear unchanged since the first half. Preston North End also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Preston North End get the second half underway!
47.34
Chris Moss comes in with a late challenge on Les Evans. The referee calls over Chris Moss and warns him to calm down! Les Evans stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.12
Paolo Lofthouse comes in with a late challenge on Chris Moss. The referee warns Paolo Lofthouse to calm down! Chris Moss hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.17
Ledley Bloomer brings the ball forward. Ledley Bloomer whips in a cross ball towards Ledley Brown. Ledley Brown heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Chris Young with no chance!! Goal for Preston North End!
55.21
Mick Carragher flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Fletcher comfortably collects the pass. Ronnie Fletcher threads a neat ball through to Wes Ljungberg. Wes Ljungberg finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
59.06
Ashley Mccann decides to run forward with the ball. Ashley Mccann whips in a cross ball towards Ledley Brown. Ledley Brown beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
61.06
Blackpool have made 3 substitutions with Danny Patterson replacing Harvey Batty, Terry Wainwright replacing Chris Moss and Thierry Edwards replacing Carlton Mercer .
67.25
Stanley Goldberg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ledley Bloomer. Ledley Bloomer makes a probing pass to Gilles Jobson. Gilles Jobson knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Des Lloyd is offside!
72.13
Seeing a gap ahead, Danny Patterson plays the ball forward to Terry Wainwright. Terry Wainwright passes the ball forward to Thierry Edwards. Thierry Edwards whips in a cross ball towards Wes Ljungberg. Wes Ljungberg whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
73.06
Leon Jess pushes mid-way up the pitch. Leon Jess kicks a strong pass forward to Ledley Brown. Ledley Brown knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Les Mortensen.
77.00
Ashley Mccann darts forward. Ashley Mccann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Spencer Boateng.
81.53
Paolo Lofthouse flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Jobson. Gilles Jobson edges inside the box! Gilles Jobson tries a spectacular strike but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
84.47
Terry Wainwright flicks a high pass forward. Wes Ljungberg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wes Ljungberg sees Marcus Salako just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Marcus Salako takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Terry Wainwright flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Edwards holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thierry Edwards finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Blackpool

Preston North End
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
34.3%
44.3%
21.4%

Scorers
Marcus Salako 25
Ledley Brown 51, 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ledley Brown of Preston North End

Match Ratings
1.Chris Young (GK)
6
2.Spencer Boateng (DEF)
6
3.Harvey Batty (DEF)
6
4.Mick Carragher (DEF)
6
5.Les Mortensen (DEF)
6
6.Ronnie Fletcher (MID)
7
7.Chris Moss (MID)
6
8.Del Milburn (ATT)
6
9.Carlton Mercer (ATT)
6
10.Wes Ljungberg (ATT)
6
11.Marcus Salako (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Danny Patterson (GK)
6
13.Terry Wainwright (MID)
6
14.Thierry Edwards (MID)
6

1.Harvey Barmby (GK)
6
2.Leon Jess (DEF)
6
3.Stanley Goldberg (DEF)
6
4.Jonathan Barrett (DEF)
6
5.Ledley Bloomer (MID)
7
6.Paolo Lofthouse (MID)
6
7.Les Evans (MID)
6
8.Ashley Mccann (MID)
8
9.Des Lloyd (ATT)
6
10.Ledley Brown (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Gilles Jobson (ATT)
6
 
12.Peter Rowett (GK)
0
13.Gavin King (ATT)
0
14.Terry Bower (GK)
0