Match Report


Oldham AthleticOldham Athletic     Oxford UnitedOxford United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Malcolm BrandM. Brand60
G
1
G
52Malcolm LawtonM. Lawton
Morris GascoigneM. Gascoigne50
D
2
D
52Stephen JacksonS. Jackson
Craig MyersC. Myers45
D
3
D
49Richard SimonsenR. Simonsen
Terry BridgeT. Bridge40
D
4
D
47Danny WatersD. Waters
Mike CookeM. Cooke38
D
5
D
45Billy FletcherB. Fletcher
Alun TaylorA. Taylor65
M
6
M
50Frank GilchristF. Gilchrist
John FroggattJ. Froggatt55
M
captain7
M
46Gavin HoweyG. Howey
Alfred BarryA. Barry41
A
8captain
M
45Anthony SummerbellA. Summerbell
Kieron GilchristK. Gilchrist39
A
9
M
45Damien CroftD. Croft
Matthew ArmstrongM. Armstrong39
A
10
A
50Jonathan ShiltonJ. Shilton
Joe ByrneJ. Byrne39
A
11
A
46Trevor StandingT. Standing
 
Max VenusM. Venus52
G
12
G
47Ralph WainwrightR. Wainwright
Clive SwiftC. Swift49
M
13
M
44Damien HurstD. Hurst
Jason MonkJ. Monk46
M
14
D
41Alexander CortA. Cort

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Boundary Park where Oldham Athletic play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 2,622 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Oldham Athletic are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Whelan.


0.00
Oxford United kick off and get the first half underway!
3.36
John Froggatt sees Alfred Barry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfred Barry chips the ball to his team mate, Matthew Armstrong. Some silky footwork from Matthew Armstrong provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
18.05
John Froggatt knocks the ball forward to Joe Byrne. Joe Byrne knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Armstrong. Matthew Armstrong shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
20.07
John Froggatt makes a simple pass to Alfred Barry. Alfred Barry plays a scrappy one-two with Joe Byrne and advances towards the goal... Alfred Barry looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.11
John Froggatt sees a break and surges forward. John Froggatt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
27.08
John Froggatt makes a simple pass to Kieron Gilchrist. Kieron Gilchrist shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
28.27
Richard Simonsen knocks the ball forward to Gavin Howey. Gavin Howey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Shilton. Jonathan Shilton lofts in a cross ball towards Trevor Standing. Trevor Standing makes a convincing header but is denied by Morris Gascoigne. Excellent block.
32.22
Terry Bridge flicks the ball to his team mate, John Froggatt. John Froggatt flicks a high ball forward to Kieron Gilchrist who takes it down. Kieron Gilchrist shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
33.10
John Froggatt knocks the ball forward to Kieron Gilchrist. Kieron Gilchrist rushes past Danny Waters! Kieron Gilchrist tries a spectacular strike but it rises well off target!
34.25
Morris Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to John Froggatt. John Froggatt chips the ball to his team mate, Kieron Gilchrist. Kieron Gilchrist lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Armstrong. Matthew Armstrong is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
38.12
Gavin Howey flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Shilton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jonathan Shilton shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
39.54
Danny Waters flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Summerbell controls it well on his chest. Anthony Summerbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Trevor Standing. Trevor Standing makes a simple pass, allowing Jonathan Shilton to run into the box. Terry Bridge comes in with a late challenge on Jonathan Shilton. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
40.25
Damien Croft controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Trevor Standing. Trevor Standing knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mike Cooke.
44.52
Damien Croft brings the ball forward. Damien Croft knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Shilton. Jonathan Shilton makes a deft header but it is deflected wide by Craig Myers.
45.00
It's a corner kick. Trevor Standing kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Joe Byrne reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Oldham Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Oxford United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Oxford United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Oldham Athletic kicking off!
48.20
Terry Bridge sees a break and surges forward. Terry Bridge kicks a strong pass forward to Joe Byrne. Joe Byrne knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Malcolm Lawton who gathers it comfortably.
49.17
Stephen Jackson threads a neat ball through to Anthony Summerbell. Anthony Summerbell threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Shilton. Jonathan Shilton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.08
Terry Bridge flicks a high pass forward to Alun Taylor who brings the ball under control. Alun Taylor kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Armstrong. Matthew Armstrong passes the ball forward but Joe Byrne is offside!
57.52
Richard Simonsen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Howey. Gavin Howey surges forward with the ball. Gavin Howey knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Myers.
60.52
Oldham Athletic have made a substitution with Jason Monk replacing John Froggatt .Oxford United have made a substitution with Ralph Wainwright replacing Jonathan Shilton .
66.57
Jason Monk makes a beautiful solo run. Jason Monk finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
69.55
Terry Bridge makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Monk. Jason Monk runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jason Monk threads a neat, attacking ball through to Joe Byrne. Joe Byrne takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Malcolm Lawton had no chance!! Goal for Oldham Athletic!
72.37
Gavin Howey sees a break and surges forward. Gavin Howey knocks in a cross ball towards Trevor Standing. Trevor Standing makes a convincing header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.18
Oldham Athletic have made a substitution with Clive Swift replacing Matthew Armstrong and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-3-2 formation.
81.44
Danny Waters flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Summerbell who takes it down. Anthony Summerbell flicks a high pass forward to Ralph Wainwright who brings the ball under control. Ralph Wainwright sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.26
Jason Monk clumsily knocks into Anthony Summerbell. Jason Monk is given a warning by the referee! Anthony Summerbell gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
89.04
Anthony Summerbell flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Wainwright collects the pass. Ralph Wainwright tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Oldham Athletic

Oxford United
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
30.5%
43.9%
25.6%

Scorers
Alfred Barry 20
Joe Byrne 70

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joe Byrne of Oldham Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Malcolm Brand (GK)
6
2.Morris Gascoigne (DEF)
6
3.Craig Myers (DEF)
6
4.Terry Bridge (DEF)
7
5.Mike Cooke (DEF)
6
6.Alun Taylor (MID)
6
7.John Froggatt (MID)
8
8.Alfred Barry (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Kieron Gilchrist (ATT)
6
10.Matthew Armstrong (ATT)
6
11.Joe Byrne (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Max Venus (GK)
0
13.Clive Swift (MID)
6
14.Jason Monk (MID)
7

1.Malcolm Lawton (GK)
6
2.Stephen Jackson (DEF)
6
3.Richard Simonsen (DEF)
6
4.Danny Waters (DEF)
6
5.Billy Fletcher (DEF)
6
6.Frank Gilchrist (MID)
6
7.Gavin Howey (MID)
7
8.Anthony Summerbell (MID)
7
9.Damien Croft (MID)
6
10.Jonathan Shilton (ATT)
6
11.Trevor Standing (ATT)
6
 
12.Ralph Wainwright (GK)
6
13.Damien Hurst (MID)
0
14.Alexander Cort (DEF)
0