Match Report
| Reading | Reading |  |  | Darlington | Darlington | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alberto Richards | A. Richards |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 43 | | Anthony Craddock | A. Craddock | |||||||||
| Dean Scales | D. Scales | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 50 | | Gareth Royce | G. Royce | |||||||||
| Neil White | N. White | | 47 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Alfred Milligan | A. Milligan | |||||||||
| Tommy Prior | T. Prior | | 46 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Henry Sherwood | H. Sherwood | |||||||||
| Titus Powell | T. Powell | | 41 | D | | 5 | | D | 46 | | Ashley Flintlock | A. Flintlock | |||||||||
| Neil Jeffers | N. Jeffers | | 59 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 | | Ledley Swift | L. Swift | |||||||||
| Eddie Granville | E. Granville | | 56 | M | | 7 | | M | 44 | | Andy Serrant | A. Serrant | |||||||||
| Tommy Lawrence | T. Lawrence | | 53 | M | | 8 | | M | 42 | | Robert Southgate | R. Southgate | |||||||||
| Jason Davis | J. Davis | | 52 | M | | 9 | | A | 63 | | Leon Oliver | L. Oliver | |||||||||
| John Granville | J. Granville | | 61 | A | | 10 | | A | 56 | | Thierry Jack | T. Jack | |||||||||
| Eddie Ehiogu | E. Ehiogu | | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Carl Collymore | C. Collymore | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Madejski Stadium where Reading play host to Darlington. A crowd of 4,577 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Reading are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Darlington appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Reading are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Darlington appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Reading kick off!
2.39
0-0Jason Davis surges forward with the ball. Jason Davis whips in a cross ball towards John Granville. John Granville is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Anthony Craddock is on top of it.
4.51
Andy Serrant deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Oliver. Leon Oliver shoots from distance but Alberto Richards is on top of it.
6.32
0-0Tommy Lawrence knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Ehiogu. Eddie Ehiogu knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gareth Royce.
9.41
0-0Ledley Swift barges into Jason Davis. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jason Davis runs off the knock.
12.21
0-0Ledley Swift comes in with a late challenge on Tommy Lawrence. Ledley Swift is warned by the referee! Tommy Lawrence runs off the knock.
20.56
0-0Jason Davis chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Ehiogu. Eddie Ehiogu lofts in a cross ball towards John Granville. John Granville heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.59
Tommy Lawrence kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Ehiogu. Eddie Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfred Milligan.
24.44
1-0Neil Jeffers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Granville. John Granville lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Ehiogu. Eddie Ehiogu heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.35
Ledley Swift chips the ball to his team mate, Thierry Jack. Thierry Jack makes a simple pass to Leon Oliver. Leon Oliver takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.14
Robert Southgate knocks the ball forward to Leon Oliver. Leon Oliver knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.10
Alfred Milligan makes a beautiful solo run. Alfred Milligan chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Oliver. Leon Oliver 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!
33.00
Carl Collymore hacks Tommy Prior from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tommy Prior hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.42
Ledley Swift flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Oliver. Leon Oliver plays a perfect one-two with Thierry Jack and rushes in on goal... Leon Oliver shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.33
Tommy Lawrence makes a simple pass to Eddie Ehiogu. Eddie Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Darlington kick off!
47.11
Andy Serrant deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Oliver. Leon Oliver knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dean Scales.
49.58
Neil White flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Jeffers. Neil Jeffers kicks a strong pass forward to John Granville. John Granville knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anthony Craddock who gathers it comfortably.
53.03
Tommy Prior hacks Thierry Jack from behind! The referee calls over Tommy Prior and shows him a yellow card! Thierry Jack hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.41
Henry Sherwood flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Serrant. Andy Serrant makes a simple pass to Carl Collymore. Carl Collymore shoots from long range but it flies wide!
60.17
Ledley Swift surges forward with the ball. Ledley Swift knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Collymore. Carl Collymore makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.09
Robert Southgate advances with the ball. Robert Southgate whips in a cross ball towards Leon Oliver. Leon Oliver directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.06
Robert Southgate clumsily knocks into Eddie Granville. Robert Southgate is shown the yellow card! Eddie Granville hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.23
Robert Southgate deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Oliver. Leon Oliver plays a perfect one-two with Carl Collymore and rushes in on goal... Leon Oliver shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.10
Tommy Lawrence passes the ball forward to John Granville. John Granville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.33
Tommy Lawrence takes it forward alone. Tommy Lawrence goes all the way! Tommy Lawrence makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Anthony Craddock easily smothers it!
81.04
Robert Southgate makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thierry Jack. Thierry Jack plays a perfect one-two with Carl Collymore and rushes in on goal... Thierry Jack shoots from just inside the box but somehow Alberto Richards manages to keep it out.
84.42
Alfred Milligan sees a break and surges forward. Alfred Milligan makes a simple pass to Leon Oliver. Leon Oliver shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Alberto Richards manages to gather it comfortably.
85.02
1-1Tommy Prior comes in with a late challenge on Carl Collymore. Tommy Prior is warned by the referee! Carl Collymore gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.56
Dean Scales kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Davis. Jason Davis flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Ehiogu. Eddie Ehiogu passes the ball forward to John Granville. John Granville takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
28.9%
45.6%
25.6%
Scorers