Match Report
| Huddersfield Town | Huddersfield Town |  |  | Darlington | Darlington | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Marc Scowcroft | M. Scowcroft |  | 44 | G |  | 1 | | G | 47 | | Ralph Christie | R. Christie | |||||||||
| Max Tolley | M. Tolley | | 49 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 47 | | Ashley Mcleod | A. Mcleod | |||||||||
| Colin Jacobs | C. Jacobs | | 49 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 46 | | Nicky Delaney | N. Delaney | ||||||||
| Scott Bridges | S. Bridges | | 44 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Gareth Carlton | G. Carlton | |||||||||
| Jonathan Seaman | J. Seaman | | 43 | D | | 5 | | M | 51 | | Dave Pallister | D. Pallister | |||||||||
| Robert Clegg | R. Clegg | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 50 | | Patrick Smith | P. Smith | |||||||||
| Armin Wieczorek | A. Wieczorek |  | 53 | M | | | 7 | | M | 50 | | Patrick Royce | P. Royce | ||||||||
| Carlton Minto | C. Minto | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 42 | | Jason Izzet | J. Izzet | |||||||||
| Graham Griffin | G. Griffin | | 44 | M | | 9 | | A | 49 | | Alexander Bishop | A. Bishop | |||||||||
| Cesar Marques | C. Marques |  | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 47 | | Matthew Weir | M. Weir | |||||||||
| Marvin Brighton | M. Brighton | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | Ruel Clegg | R. Clegg | |||||||||
| Nicky Tiler | N. Tiler | | 49 | A | | 12 | | G | 47 | | Darren Mason | D. Mason | |||||||||
| Graham Jobson | G. Jobson | | 41 | G | | 13 | | A | 44 | | Kemal Carlton | K. Carlton | |||||||||
| Henry Gordon | H. Gordon | | 41 | G | | 14 | | M | 41 | | Teddy Ward | T. Ward | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by FISO |
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at John Smiths Stadium where Huddersfield Town play host to Darlington. A crowd of 2,445 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Huddersfield Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Darlington appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Howey.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Huddersfield Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Darlington appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Howey.
0.00
0-0Huddersfield Town kick off and get the match underway!
3.05
0-0Scott Bridges flicks a high pass forward. Armin Wieczorek collects the pass. Armin Wieczorek sees Cesar Marques in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cesar Marques tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
4.06
0-0Armin Wieczorek runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Armin Wieczorek plays a one-two with Cesar Marques and advances towards the goal... Ashley Mcleod catches Armin Wieczorek on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
6.39
0-0Patrick Smith takes a quick throw-in. Dave Pallister flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Weir controls it well on his chest. Matthew Weir controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
8.11
0-0Ashley Mcleod catches Marvin Brighton on the ankles. The referee warns Ashley Mcleod to calm down! Marvin Brighton gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
14.48
Colin Jacobs flicks a high ball forward to Armin Wieczorek who takes it down. Armin Wieczorek flicks a high pass forward. Cesar Marques collects the pass. Cesar Marques shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Ralph Christie.
15.34
0-0Robert Clegg takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Scott Bridges comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.02
0-0Patrick Royce comes in with a late challenge on Armin Wieczorek. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Armin Wieczorek hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.07
Armin Wieczorek flicks a high pass forward to Marvin Brighton who brings the ball under control. Marvin Brighton rushes past Gareth Carlton! Marvin Brighton takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.52
0-1Ashley Mcleod deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dave Pallister. Dave Pallister chips the ball to his team mate, Ruel Clegg. Ruel Clegg whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Bishop. Alexander Bishop knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
0-1Patrick Royce hacks Armin Wieczorek from behind! The referee warns Patrick Royce to calm down! Armin Wieczorek stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Huddersfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. Darlington have changed their lineup with Darren Mason replacing Gareth Carlton, Kemal Carlton replacing Patrick Smith and Teddy Ward replacing Ruel Clegg.
45.00
Darlington kick off the second half!
51.54
Scott Bridges hits a low pass to Armin Wieczorek. Armin Wieczorek kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Brighton. Marvin Brighton makes a probing pass between the defence to Cesar Marques. Cesar Marques side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.07
Robert Clegg surges forward with the ball. Robert Clegg plays a quick one-two with Marvin Brighton and rushes in on goal... Robert Clegg comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Ralph Christie has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.20
1-1Armin Wieczorek sees a break and surges forward. Armin Wieczorek makes a probing pass between the defence to Marvin Brighton. Marvin Brighton takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Nicky Delaney.
63.19
Robert Clegg changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Robert Clegg tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
65.07
Carlton Minto passes the ball forward to Cesar Marques. Cesar Marques plays a one-two with Marvin Brighton and advances towards the goal... Cesar Marques rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Cesar Marques!
73.25
Carlton Minto makes a probing pass to Marvin Brighton. Marvin Brighton rushes past Nicky Delaney! Marvin Brighton shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
81.29
Carlton Minto flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Brighton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marvin Brighton shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Huddersfield Town!
85.02
3-1Kemal Carlton flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Ward who brings the ball under control. Teddy Ward knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Bridges.
87.49
Carlton Minto flicks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Brighton. Marvin Brighton shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
89.06
Darren Mason pushes mid-way up the pitch. Darren Mason flicks a high ball forward to Matthew Weir who takes it down. Matthew Weir whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Ward. Colin Jacobs comes in with a late challenge on Teddy Ward. Penalty not given!!
90.00
Armin Wieczorek flicks a high ball forward to Marvin Brighton who takes it down. Marvin Brighton cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Marvin Brighton provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
16.9%
49.2%
33.8%
Scorers
| Robert Clegg 57 Cesar Marques 65 Marvin Brighton 81, 90 | Alexander Bishop 40 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marvin Brighton of Huddersfield Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marc Scowcroft (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Max Tolley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Colin Jacobs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott Bridges (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jonathan Seaman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Robert Clegg (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Armin Wieczorek (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Carlton Minto (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Graham Griffin (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Cesar Marques (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Marvin Brighton (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Nicky Tiler (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Graham Jobson (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Henry Gordon (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ralph Christie (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ashley Mcleod (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicky Delaney (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gareth Carlton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dave Pallister (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Patrick Smith (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Patrick Royce (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Jason Izzet (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alexander Bishop (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Matthew Weir (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ruel Clegg (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Darren Mason (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Kemal Carlton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Teddy Ward (MID) | 6 | |