Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Kenilworth Road where Luton Town play host to Hull City. A crowd of 2,789 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Luton Town are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Luton Town kick off and get the first half underway!
4.19
Dale Wilson takes it forward alone. Dale Wilson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan Atherton. Jonathan Atherton takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.49
Nigel Hackworth surges forward with the ball. Nigel Hackworth flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Atherton. Jonathan Atherton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccolo Walker who gathers it comfortably.
16.53
Malcolm Brighton knocks the ball forward to Leon Cadamarteri. Leon Cadamarteri whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Youds. Ashley Youds is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.04
Dale Wilson sees a break and surges forward. Dale Wilson makes a simple pass to Jonathan Atherton. Jonathan Atherton tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
27.30
Malcolm Brighton catches Neil Byrne on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Byrne grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.01
Seth Armstrong flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Atherton. Jonathan Atherton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccolo Walker who gathers it comfortably.
40.57
Harry Moss brings the ball forward. Harry Moss passes the ball forward to Jonathan Atherton. Jonathan Atherton goes all the way! Jonathan Atherton rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Andy Benjamin takes it forward alone. Andy Benjamin shoots from long range. Graham Simonsen easily smothers it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Hull City kicking off!
49.27
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
55.51
Stan Harrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Youds. Ashley Youds shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
59.15
Neil Byrne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dale Lloyd. Dale Lloyd knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccolo Walker who gathers it comfortably.
71.22
Nigel Hackworth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Newby. Ian Newby makes a probing pass to Dale Lloyd. Dale Lloyd knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Atherton. Jonathan Atherton flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Niccolo Walker has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
81.43
Ian Newby controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan Atherton. Jonathan Atherton tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Jonathan Atherton of Hull City
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
28%
42.7%
29.3%