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23/10/2027, Crown Ground, Accrington, England
FA Cup, Round 1

Accrington Vs Bishop's Stortford

Accrington play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: C Mahoney (GK) , T Myles (CB) , K MacKay (CB) , B Mutch (CB) , E Marvin (RB) , C Ward (LB) , L Clardy (CDM) , D Zappacosta (CAM) , M Lawgoch (RM) , A Nasmyth (LM) , R Galley (ST) And the subs are: J Roach (CB) , S Paterson (CB) , O Kane (CM) , B Hannigan (CM) , A MacQuarrie (ST)

Bishop's Stortford play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: P Taylor (GK) , M Fiddes (CB) , O Yates (CB) , B Anifowoshe (CB) , C Kavanagh (RB) , M Keane (LB) , S Kavanagh (CDM) , R Dunnett (CAM) , P Gruffudd (RM) , G Hughes (LM) , G McPherson (ST) And the subs are: E Yorath (CB) , A Buchannan (CB) , A Evans (CM) , C Binnie (CM) , L Balch (ST)

Welcome to Crown Ground in Accrington, England where Accrington Stanley will face Bishop's Stortford.  This is round 1 of the FA Cup.  The attendance is 3772.

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

7' - Lloyd Clardy finds Kieran MacKay with a short pass.  Kieran MacKay plays the ball to Edwyn Marvin.  Edwyn Marvin plays a long ball to Kieran MacKay.  Kieran MacKay passes the ball to Lloyd Clardy.  Lloyd Clardy curves the ball into the box, finding Roger Galley.  Michael Keane brings down Roger Galley...and the referee immediately blows his whistle - its a penalty!  Andrew Nasmyth places the ball to take the penalty.  He attempts  to place the ball into the bottom corner...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Accrington.  Dylan Zappacosta tries to use ball skills to beat Robert Dunnett but is dispossessed by his opponent!  

13' - Bishop's Stortford attempt a quick counter attack.  Oscar Yates passes to Michael Keane.  Michael Keane speeds past Mal Lawgoch.  

15' - Dylan Zappacosta attempts to use his skills to beat Mike Fiddes.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Dylan Zappacosta runs with the ball!  

17' - Dylan Zappacosta looks to shoot from distance into the top of the net...and Dylan Zappacosta scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Accrington player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

18' - Bishop's Stortford kick the ball off for the restart.  

25' - Dylan Zappacosta attempts to beat Oscar Yates using his skills, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

26' - Dylan Zappacosta looks to hit a long range shot...but the shot is saved by Peter Taylor!  

35' - Lloyd Clardy finds Tim Myles with a long ball.  Tim Myles plays a short pass to Roger Galley.  Roger Galley speeds past Scott Kavanagh.  

37' - Roger Galley sees Dylan Zappacosta making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Dylan Zappacosta runs on to the ball.  Dylan Zappacosta looks to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is parried by Peter Taylor!  Dylan Zappacosta pounces on the loose ball...Dylan Zappacosta hits a shot towards goal...and its in! It's a fine goal from Dylan Zappacosta for Accrington!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

38' - Bishop's Stortford kick the ball off for the restart.  

42' - Chris Ward finds Ben Mutch with a long ball.  Michael Keane dispossesses Ben Mutch and the ball goes loose.  Andrew Nasmyth dispossesses Michael Keane and gains possession for his team.  Andrew Nasmyth takes the ball past Scott Kavanagh with a turn of pace.  

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

45' - Bishop's Stortford kick the ball off for the restart.  

49' - Paul Gruffudd shoots from distance, aiming for the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!

51' - Corey Mahoney plays a long ball to Dylan Zappacosta.  Dylan Zappacosta tries to use ball skills to beat Michael Keane and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

54' - Dylan Zappacosta looks to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the shot is parried by Peter Taylor!  Dylan Zappacosta is first to the ball...Dylan Zappacosta attempts to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but Peter Taylor stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Billy Anifowoshe is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Kieran MacKay is going to be taken off.  Jack Roach is going to be brought on.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Tim Myles is going to be taken off.  Sam Paterson joins the game from the bench.  

56' - Billy Anifowoshe tackles Lloyd Clardy and the ball goes loose.  Paul Gruffudd brings the ball forward, outpacing Dylan Zappacosta.  

57' - Paul Gruffudd sees Glyn Hughes making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Glyn Hughes runs on to the ball.  Glyn Hughes attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...and its in! It's a good goal from Glyn Hughes for Bishop's Stortford!  The ball hit the crossbar and into the net!

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Billy Anifowoshe will come off.  Arnie Buchannan is going to be brought on.  

57' - Accrington kick the ball off for the restart.  

59' - Edwyn Marvin slides the ball to Chris Ward.  Chris Ward passes the ball to Dylan Zappacosta.  Dylan Zappacosta sees Mal Lawgoch making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

62' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Oscar Yates is going to be taken off.  Eddie Yorath is brought on from the bench.  

65' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Gavin McPherson will come off.  Lee Balch joins the game from the bench.  

66' - Chris Ward sees a run from Dylan Zappacosta.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Dylan Zappacosta is able to take the ball.  Dylan Zappacosta takes a shot...but its wide!

68' - Lee Balch tries to beat Chris Ward using his ball skills, but is brought down illegally.    The referee is reaching for a card.  It's yellow. Chris Ward has been booked.  That will be a freekick for Bishop's Stortford.  

69' - Lee Balch stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He curves the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Chris Ward.  

71' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Andrew Nasmyth is going to be taken off.  Bryan Hannigan joins the game from the bench.  

74' - With a turn of pace, Glyn Hughes beats Chris Ward.  

76' - Glyn Hughes hits a shot from outside the area...and Glyn Hughes scores!  That's a good goal from the Bishop's Stortford player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

77' - Accrington kick the ball off for the restart.  

80' - Lloyd Clardy sees a run from Dylan Zappacosta.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Dylan Zappacosta is able to control the ball.  Dylan Zappacosta hits the ball towards goal...but Peter Taylor manages to stop the shot!  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Accrington Stanley 2 - 2 Bishop's Stortford.