Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 2,935 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Both Rochdale and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Rochdale and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion start the match!
8.09
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
12.21
0-0Danny Brooking hacks Anthony Wilson from behind! The referee calls over Danny Brooking and warns him to calm down! Anthony Wilson runs off the knock.
21.35
0-0Henry Greening knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Plowright. Alfred Plowright shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.25
0-0Phil Lawrence hacks Brian Davies from behind! Phil Lawrence is warned by the referee! Brian Davies grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.36
Colin Ferdinand knocks the ball forward to Alfred Plowright. Alfred Plowright tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.17
Brian Davies catches Warren Nicholls on the ankles. Brian Davies is given a warning by the referee! Warren Nicholls hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Rochdale kick off the second half!
47.15
0-0Anthony Wilson sees space and advances. Anthony Wilson knocks in a cross ball towards Warren Nicholls. Warren Nicholls directs the ball goalwards with his head but Luke Ljungberg is on top of it.
51.04
Danny Summerbell surges forward with the ball. Danny Summerbell knocks in a cross ball towards Phil Lawrence. Phil Lawrence is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Luke Ljungberg easily smothers it.
55.21
0-0Colin Ferdinand sees a break and surges forward. Colin Ferdinand deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Carlton but the linesman indicates offside!
63.17
Robbie Sturridge lofts the ball long. Warren Nicholls tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
75.23
Colin Ferdinand sees a break and surges forward. Colin Ferdinand shoots from distance but somehow Eoin Pearce manages to keep it out.
77.40
Craig Howey makes a probing pass to Warren Nicholls. Warren Nicholls goes all the way! Warren Nicholls rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
83.04
0-0Robbie Sturridge controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Riggott. Eddie Riggott knocks the ball to his team mate, Phil Lawrence. Phil Lawrence knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.43
Eddie Riggott takes it forward alone. Eddie Riggott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adam Youds.
85.03
Peter Sharpe sees space and advances. Peter Sharpe flicks the ball to his team mate, Warren Nicholls. Warren Nicholls goes all the way! Warren Nicholls tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
89.10
Craig Howey makes a probing pass to Warren Nicholls. Warren Nicholls knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luke Ljungberg who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.8%
58.2%
Play Area
26.6%
48.1%
25.3%