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15/08/2054, Falmer Stadium, Brighton and Hove, England
League One, English Football League

Brighton Vs Rushden

Brighton play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: G Anderson (GK) , J Burns (CB) , J Johnston (CB) , M Teagan (RB) , G Black (LB) , G Stitt (CDM) , O Ewing (CAM) , D Evans (RM) , B Gaiter (LM) , C Walker (ST) , D Burns (ST) And the subs are: J McColl (CB) , D Tennis (CB) , R Whitfield (CM) , C Hughes (CM) , C Matthew (ST)

Rushden play in a 4-2-2-2 formation, and line up with: M Seth (GK) , E MacInnis (CB) , E Nicolas (CB) , D Pennie (RB) , L Health (LB) , J Speirs (CDM) , D McWethy (CDM) , G Meland (CAM) , B Stalker (CAM) , M Cavanaugh (ST) , J Moffet (ST) And the subs are: P Leamon (CB) , E Rees (CB) , W Keegan (CM) , I Page (CM) , M Hird (ST)

Welcome to Falmer Stadium in Brighton and Hove, England where Brighton will face AFC Rushden & Diamonds.  This is a league fixture taking place in the League One, English Football League.  The attendance is 35604.

1' - Brighton kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

10' - Gareth Stitt plays the ball to Oscar Ewing.  Oscar Ewing curls in a cross, and manages to find Declan Evans.  Declan Evans gets above the defence and directs a header hoping to beat Matt Seth...but Matt Seth performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

13' - Oscar Ewing sees a run from Gareth Stitt.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

17' - Glynn Black strikes the ball from outside the area towards goal...and its in! It's a tremendous goal from Glynn Black for Brighton!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

18' - Rushden kick the ball off for the restart.  

27' - Mark Teagan slides the ball to Oscar Ewing.  Oscar Ewing speeds past David McWethy.  

30' - David McWethy finds Gareth Meland with a long ball.  Gareth Meland tries to beat Glynn Black using his ball skills, but is then fouled.    The referee shows Glynn Black the yellow card! That will be a freekick for Rushden.  

32' - James Speirs will take the freekick.  He floats the ball into the box and finds Gareth Meland.  Gareth Meland looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Gareth Meland for Rushden!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

32' - Brighton kick the ball off for the restart.  

38' - David McWethy uses his pace to beat Gareth Stitt.  

46' - David McWethy plays the ball to James Speirs.  James Speirs passes to Gareth Meland.  Gareth Meland passes the ball to James Speirs.  James Speirs passes to David McWethy.  David McWethy sees Gareth Meland making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Gareth Meland is able to control the ball.  Gareth Meland tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  That will be a corner for  Rushden.  Bradley Stalker places the ball to take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Gareth Stitt.  

46' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

47' - Rushden kick the ball off for the restart.  

50' - Dominic Pennie passes to Bradley Stalker.  Bradley Stalker passes to Eupeithes Nicolas.  Eupeithes Nicolas plays the ball to David McWethy.  David McWethy takes the ball past Gareth Stitt with a turn of pace.  

51' - David McWethy sees a run from Gareth Meland.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Gareth Meland takes the ball.  Gareth Meland tries to hit the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a fine goal from Gareth Meland for Rushden!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

51' - Brighton kick the ball off for the restart.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Mark Teagan is going to be taken off.  Darryl Tennis joins the game from the bench.  

59' - Oscar Ewing sees David Burns making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and David Burns is able to take the ball.  David Burns looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is tipped over the crossbar by Matt Seth!  That will be a corner for  Brighton.  Gareth Stitt places the ball to take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box and finds Charlie Walker.  Charlie Walker heads the ball towards the top corner...but the keeper manages to tip the shot over the crossbar!  That will be a corner for  Brighton.  Gareth Stitt places the ball to take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, and manages to find Declan Evans.  Declan Evans gets above the defence and directs a header down towards the bottom corner...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Bradley Stalker is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

59' - There is going to be a subsitution.  David Burns will come off.  Charlie Matthew joins the game from the bench.  

60' - With a turn of pace, Gareth Meland beats Gareth Stitt.  

60' - Gareth Meland spots a run from Michael Cavanaugh.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

61' - There is going to be a subsitution.  John Johnston is going to be taken off.  John McColl joins the game from the bench.  

64' - Glynn Black tries to unleash a long range shot...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Oscar Ewing is first to the ball...Oscar Ewing fires a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

70' - Gareth Stitt spots a run from Oscar Ewing.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Oscar Ewing takes the ball.  Oscar Ewing strikes the ball, aiming for the top of the net...but the keeper manages to tip the shot over the crossbar!  The linesman signals its a corner for Brighton.  Gareth Stitt gets ready to take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box and finds Oscar Ewing.  Oscar Ewing directs a powerful header towards goal...but the ball hits the post!  Oscar Ewing pounces on the loose ball...Oscar Ewing tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

74' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Ellis MacInnis is going to be taken off.  Edwyn Rees is brought on from the bench.  

78' - John McColl plays the ball to John Burns.  John Burns plays a short pass to John McColl.  John McColl passes to Charlie Walker.  Charlie Walker sees a run from Oscar Ewing.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Michael Cavanaugh is going to be taken off.  Mark Hird joins the game from the bench.  

83' - Edwyn Rees finds David McWethy with a short pass.  David McWethy plays a long pass to Gareth Meland.  Gareth Meland sees a run from Jacob Moffet.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Jacob Moffet is able to control the ball.  Jacob Moffet tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by Gregor Anderson!  

86' - Gregor Anderson passes a long ball to John McColl.  John McColl spots a run from Oscar Ewing.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, but Oscar Ewing has strayed offside!  



The match has ended Brighton 1 - 2 AFC Rushden & Diamonds.