Match Report


BlackpoolBlackpool     Preston North EndPreston North End
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Danny PattersonD. Patterson45
G
captain1
G
52Dennis WhelanD. Whelan
Spencer BoatengS. Boateng42
D
2
D
56Leon JessL. Jess
Harvey BattyH. Batty41
D
3
D
45Ashley Wright-PhillipsA. Wright-Phillips
Les MortensenL. Mortensen39
D
4
D
43Stanley GoldbergS. Goldberg
Peter UpsonP. Upson37
D
5
M
64Paul HurstP. Hurst
Ronnie FletcherR. Fletcher46
M
6captain
M
40Paolo LofthouseP. Lofthouse
Chris MossC. Moss45
M
7
M
39Les EvansL. Evans
Del MilburnD. Milburn47
A
8
M
38Tommy FletcherT. Fletcher
Carlton MercerC. Mercer42
A
9
A
50Des LloydD. Lloyd
Eddie GrondinE. Grondin41
A
10
A
48Gilles JobsonG. Jobson
Marcus SalakoM. Salako38
A
11
A
45Ledley BrownL. Brown
 
Terry WainwrightT. Wainwright43
M
12
G
50Harvey BarmbyH. Barmby
Robert MacleanR. Maclean42
M
13
A
42Gavin KingG. King
Tim BastinT. Bastin41
M
14
G
42Terry BowerT. Bower

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Match Report
It's a 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 Steve Hughes.


0.00
Blackpool kick off!
3.13
Stanley Goldberg flicks a high ball forward to Tommy Fletcher who takes it down. Tommy Fletcher makes a simple pass to Gilles Jobson. Gilles Jobson lofts in a cross ball towards Des Lloyd. Des Lloyd gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a woeful effort!
8.37
With some swift thinking, Stanley Goldberg plays the ball forward to Les Evans. Les Evans controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Des Lloyd. Des Lloyd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.40
Stanley Goldberg clumsily knocks into Del Milburn. Stanley Goldberg is warned by the referee! Del Milburn runs off the knock.
12.57
Tommy Fletcher threads a neat ball through to Gilles Jobson. Gilles Jobson knocks the ball forward, putting Des Lloyd through on goal. Some good footwork from Des Lloyd provides some space. He shoots at goal. Des Lloyd scores for Preston North End!!
24.06
Preston North End are dictating the run of play here today.
26.55
Spencer Boateng makes a strong solo run forward. Spencer Boateng threads a neat ball through to Carlton Mercer. Carlton Mercer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
28.45
Chris Moss plays the ball forward to Carlton Mercer. Carlton Mercer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Dennis Whelan. Excellent save.
33.03
Tommy Fletcher threads the ball through to Ledley Brown. Ledley Brown advances inside the box! Ledley Brown shows great control and tries a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
34.10
Peter Upson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Fletcher. Ronnie Fletcher threads the ball through to Carlton Mercer. Carlton Mercer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dennis Whelan who gathers it comfortably.
36.38
Paul Hurst flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Jobson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gilles Jobson knocks in a cross ball towards Ledley Brown. Ledley Brown connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Danny Patterson had no chance!! Goal for Preston North End!
39.45
Les Evans hacks Chris Moss from behind! The referee warns Les Evans to calm down! Chris Moss runs off the knock.
44.02
Les Mortensen pushes mid-way up the pitch. Les Mortensen makes a simple pass to Del Milburn. Del Milburn knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Mercer. Carlton Mercer gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Dennis Whelan. Excellent save.
45.00
Stanley Goldberg picks a pass forward to Les Evans. Les Evans knocks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Jobson. Gilles Jobson 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 second half starts with Preston North End kicking off!
54.38
Chris Moss takes it forward alone. Chris Moss lofts in a cross ball towards Carlton Mercer. Carlton Mercer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.45
Paul Hurst makes a probing pass to Ledley Brown. Ledley Brown shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.38
Blackpool have made 3 substitutions with Terry Wainwright replacing Harvey Batty, Robert Maclean replacing Chris Moss and Tim Bastin replacing Carlton Mercer .
61.38
Les Mortensen kicks a strong pass forward to Ronnie Fletcher. Ronnie Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Tim Bastin. Tim Bastin whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Grondin. Eddie Grondin makes a looping header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.07
Paolo Lofthouse chips the ball to his team mate, Ledley Brown. Ledley Brown cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Ledley Brown provides some space. He shoots at goal. Ledley Brown scores for Preston North End!!
72.30
Stanley Goldberg makes a probing pass to Paul Hurst. Paul Hurst chips the ball to his team mate, Gilles Jobson. Gilles Jobson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Les Mortensen.
73.21
With some swift thinking, Ashley Wright-Phillips plays the ball forward to Paolo Lofthouse. Paolo Lofthouse passes the ball forward to Ledley Brown. Ledley Brown tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
78.16
Ashley Wright-Phillips knocks the ball forward to Les Evans. Les Evans flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Brown holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ledley Brown tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
83.03
Robert Maclean surges forward with the ball. Robert Maclean lofts in a cross ball towards Marcus Salako. Marcus Salako rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
84.20
Robert Maclean threads a neat ball through to Tim Bastin. Tim Bastin whips in a cross ball towards Marcus Salako. Marcus Salako fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Dennis Whelan gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
87.25
Spencer Boateng takes a long throw-in. Terry Wainwright flicks a high ball forward to Robert Maclean who takes it down. Robert Maclean hits a low pass to Eddie Grondin. Eddie Grondin knocks in a cross ball towards Marcus Salako. Marcus Salako gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.45
Les Evans kicks a strong pass forward to Des Lloyd. Des Lloyd passes the ball forward but Gilles Jobson is offside!
90.00
Robert Maclean flicks a high pass forward to Del Milburn who brings the ball neatly under control. Del Milburn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Blackpool

Preston North End
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.9%
53.1%
Play Area
32.1%
40.7%
27.2%

Scorers
Des Lloyd 13
Ledley Brown 36, 65

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

Match Ratings
1.Danny Patterson (GK)
6
2.Spencer Boateng (DEF)
6
3.Harvey Batty (DEF)
6
4.Les Mortensen (DEF)
6
5.Peter Upson (DEF)
6
6.Ronnie Fletcher (MID)
6
7.Chris Moss (MID)
6
8.Del Milburn (ATT)
6
9.Carlton Mercer (ATT)
6
10.Eddie Grondin (ATT)
6
11.Marcus Salako (ATT)
6
 
12.Terry Wainwright (MID)
6
13.Robert Maclean (MID)
7
14.Tim Bastin (MID)
6

1.Dennis Whelan (GK)
7
2.Leon Jess (DEF)
6
3.Ashley Wright-Phillips (DEF)
6
4.Stanley Goldberg (DEF)
6
5.Paul Hurst (MID)
6
6.Paolo Lofthouse (MID)
7
7.Les Evans (MID)
6
8.Tommy Fletcher (MID)
6
9.Des Lloyd (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Gilles Jobson (ATT)
8
11.Ledley Brown (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Harvey Barmby (GK)
0
13.Gavin King (ATT)
0
14.Terry Bower (GK)
0