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11/09/2055, Deepdale Stadium, Preston, England
League One, English Football League

Preston Vs Brighton

Preston play in a 4-3-3 Def formation, and line up with: C Probert (GK) , J Brash (CB) , O Czekaj (CB) , M McCollister (RB) , L McShane (LB) , S Collins (CM) , G Malloch (CDM) , J Burton (CDM) , B McNeilly (RW) , J McGrath (LW) , M McGinnis (ST) And the subs are: L Bridgeforth (CB) , H McLain (CB) , A Cadwallader (CM) , S Wightman (CM) , M Davis (ST)

Brighton play in a 4-2-2-2 formation, and line up with: M McCalmont (GK) , J Burns (CB) , J Johnston (CB) , M Teagan (RB) , G Black (LB) , G Stitt (CDM) , D Burns (CDM) , D Evans (CAM) , C Walker (CAM) , I Ruddock (ST) , C Matthew (ST) And the subs are: J McColl (CB) , P Veitch (CB) , R Whitfield (CM) , C Hughes (CM) , J Brewster (ST)

Welcome to Deepdale Stadium in Preston, England where Preston North End will face Brighton.  This is a league fixture taking place in the League One, English Football League.  The attendance is 37515.

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

3' - Ollie Czekaj passes to Spencer Collins.  Spencer Collins passes to Ollie Czekaj.  Ollie Czekaj sees Gareth Malloch making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

5' - David Burns finds Declan Evans with a long pass.  Declan Evans whips in a cross, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

6' - Gareth Stitt tries to use ball skills to beat Spencer Collins and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

11' - Spencer Collins hits the ball long to Gareth Malloch.  Gareth Malloch runs with the ball, beating Gareth Stitt.  

14' - David Burns successfully tackles Gareth Malloch and gains possession for his team.  Mike McGinnis tackles David Burns and gains possession for his team.  Preston launch a counter attack.  Mike McGinnis tries to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Preston.  Joel McGrath gets ready to take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, but opposing player John Johnston takes possession.  

18' - Leeroy McShane sees a run from Spencer Collins.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Spencer Collins is able to take the ball.  Spencer Collins strikes the ball towards goal...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  John Burns manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

20' - John Brash finds Spencer Collins with a long ball.  Spencer Collins sees a run from Bryan McNeilly.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

24' - Ollie Czekaj speeds past Charlie Matthew.  

33' - Gareth Stitt plays a long ball to David Burns.  David Burns sees a run from Ian Ruddock.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Ian Ruddock is able to control the ball.  Ian Ruddock tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Ian Ruddock for Brighton!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

34' - Preston kick the ball off for the restart.  

40' - Michael McCollister passes the ball to Bryan McNeilly.  Bryan McNeilly curls in a cross, but he only manages to find opposing player Gareth Stitt.  

45' - Gareth Stitt passes a long ball to John Johnston.  John Johnston sees Ian Ruddock making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

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

46' - Brighton kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

52' - Mike McGinnis slides the ball to Gareth Malloch.  Gareth Malloch passes to Bryan McNeilly.  Bryan McNeilly brings the ball forward, outpacing Charlie Walker.  

53' - Bryan McNeilly crosses the ball into the box, and manages to find Josh Burton.  Josh Burton shoots...and its in! It's an excellent goal from Josh Burton for Preston!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

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

58' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Mike McGinnis is going to be taken off.  Mark Davis is brought on from the bench.  

59' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like John Johnston is going to be taken off.  John McColl is going to be brought on.  

62' - Mark Davis attempts to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but the shot bounces off the post!  Mark Davis gets to the ball first...Mark Davis looks to hit the ball past the keeper...and Mark Davis scores!  That's a superb goal from the Preston player!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

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

64' - John McColl plays the ball to Declan Evans.  Declan Evans finds Glynn Black with a short pass.  Glynn Black brings the ball forward, outpacing Spencer Collins.  

66' - Glynn Black attempts to beat Josh Burton using his skills, but is tripped.    The referee pulls out a card...it's yellow.  He books Josh Burton.That will be a freekick for Brighton.  

67' - David Burns steps up to take the freekick.  He lifts the ball into the box, but Spencer Collins intercepts and takes possession.  

72' - Michael McCollister passes to John Brash.  John Brash sees a run from Mark Davis.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Mark Davis is able to control the ball.  Mark Davis hits a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  That will be a corner for  Preston.  Joel McGrath places the ball to take the corner.  He curls the ball into the box, finding Josh Burton.  Josh Burton heads the ball down towards the bottom corner...and its in! It's a fine goal from Josh Burton for Preston!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

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

74' - There is going to be a subsitution.  John Brash will come off.  Leon Bridgeforth is brought on from the bench.  

75' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Charlie Matthew is going to be taken off.  Jasper Brewster is going to be brought on.  

76' - Gareth Malloch tries to use ball skills to beat John McColl and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

77' - Gareth Malloch sees Spencer Collins making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Spencer Collins runs on to the ball.  Spencer Collins tries a layoff pass and finds Bryan McNeilly.  and its in! It's a nice goal from Bryan McNeilly for Preston!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

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

81' - Charlie Walker finds Declan Evans with a short pass.  Declan Evans finds Glynn Black with a short pass.  Glynn Black spots a run from Charlie Walker.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Charlie Walker runs on to the ball.  Charlie Walker fires a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot hits the upright!  David Burns is first to the loose ball...David Burns tries to hit the ball past the keeper...and David Burns scores!  That's a great goal from the Brighton player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

82' - David Burns takes the ball past Declan Evans with a turn of pace, but is brought down.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Declan Evans the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Preston.  

83' - There is going to be a subsitution.  John Burns will come off.  Paul Veitch joins the game from the bench.  

83' - Preston kick the ball off for the restart.  

85' - Spencer Collins plays the ball to Mark Davis.  Mark Davis passes to Josh Burton.  Josh Burton tries to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

89' - Mark Davis looks to hit a long range shot...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

91' - Marcus McCalmont finds Declan Evans with a long ball.  Declan Evans takes a shot from outside the area towards goal...and Declan Evans scores!  That's a good goal from the Brighton player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!



The match has ended Preston North End 4 - 3 Brighton.