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05/08/2056, Falmer Stadium, Brighton and Hove, England
League One, English Football League

Brighton Vs Rushden

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

Rushden play in a 4-2-2-2 formation, and line up with: K Bate (GK) , L Health (CB) , E Nicolas (CB) , D Pennie (RB) , M Ard (LB) , R Igun (CDM) , J Speirs (CDM) , G Meland (CAM) , B Stalker (CAM) , M Cavanaugh (ST) , M McWethy (ST) And the subs are: E Rees (CB) , T McCown (CB) , D McWethy (CM) , I Page (CM) , J Moffet (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 35528.

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

6' - Charlie Walker slides the ball to Glynn Black.  Glynn Black slides the ball to Ian Ruddock.  Ian Ruddock slides the ball to Charlie Walker.  James Speirs tackles Charlie Walker and the ball goes loose.  Charlie Walker passes the ball to Gareth Stitt.  Gareth Stitt tries to use ball skills to beat Lee Health, but is then fouled.  That will be a freekick for Brighton.  

7' - David Burns prepares to take the freekick.  He sends the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Dominic Pennie.  

8' - Dominic Pennie runs with the ball, beating David Burns.  

9' - Jasper Brewster dispossesses Dominic Pennie and takes the ball.  Brighton try to launch a counter attack.  Jasper Brewster attempts to hit a long range shot...and Jasper Brewster scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Brighton player!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

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

11' - Dominic Pennie passes to Bradley Stalker.  Bradley Stalker passes the ball to Gareth Meland.  Gareth Meland spots a run from Michael Cavanaugh.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

17' - Rex Igun plays a short pass to Gareth Meland.  Gareth Meland passes a long ball to Lee Health.  Lee Health spots a run from James Speirs.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and James Speirs runs on to the ball.  James Speirs fires a shot...but the shot is offtarget!

20' - Gregor Anderson plays a long ball to Mark Teagan.  Mark Teagan plays the ball to David Burns.  David Burns spots a run from Ian Ruddock.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Ian Ruddock has strayed offside!  

22' - Martin McWethy finds James Speirs with a long ball.  James Speirs attempts to beat John Johnston using his skills, but is then fouled.  That will be a freekick for Rushden.  

23' - Gareth Meland stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He curves the ball into the box, but John Johnston intercepts the ball.  

29' - Gareth Stitt hits the ball long to John Burns.  John Burns plays a short pass to Jasper Brewster.  Jasper Brewster spots a run from David Burns.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and David Burns runs on to the ball.  David Burns strikes the ball...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Brighton.  Gareth Stitt will take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box and finds David Burns.  David Burns gets above the defence and heads the ball towards goal...but the shot goes wide!

34' - Kian Bate plays a long ball to Rex Igun.  Jasper Brewster successfully tackles Rex Igun and takes the ball.  Jasper Brewster hits the ball long to Mark Teagan.  Mark Teagan passes the ball to Ian Ruddock.  Ian Ruddock spots a run from Jasper Brewster.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Jasper Brewster has strayed offside!  

36' - Martin McWethy speeds past Ian Ruddock.  

39' - Jasper Brewster attempts to shoot from distance into the top of the net...and Jasper Brewster scores!  That's a fine goal from the Brighton player!  The ball went in off the underside of the crossbar!

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

45' - Bradley Stalker spots a run from Gareth Meland.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Gareth Meland is able to take the ball.  Gareth Meland reaches the byline and tries a cutback, the ball falling to James Speirs.  James Speirs looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but its wide!

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

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

52' - Jasper Brewster tries to beat Eupeithes Nicolas using his ball skills, but is tripped.    The referee shows Eupeithes Nicolas the yellow card! That will be a freekick for Brighton.  

52' - It looks like Jasper Brewster is struggling with an injury.  There is going to be a subsitution.  Jasper Brewster will come off.  Mark Cour is brought on from the bench.  

53' - David Burns prepares to take the freekick.  He lifts the ball into the box, but opposing player James Speirs takes possession.  

55' - James Speirs plays a short pass to Kian Bate.  Kian Bate spots a run from Gareth Meland.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

57' - David Burns finds Ian Ruddock with a long pass.  Ian Ruddock sees Gareth Stitt making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Gareth Stitt has strayed offside!  

61' - Martin McWethy passes to Bradley Stalker.  Bradley Stalker spots a run from Gareth Meland.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Gareth Meland is caught offside!  

63' - David Burns finds Mark Teagan with a long pass.  Mark Teagan attempts to use his skills to beat Morgan Ard, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

64' - Mark Teagan sees a run from Charlie Matthew.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Charlie Matthew takes the ball.  Charlie Matthew takes a shot towards goal...and its in! It's a good goal from Charlie Matthew for Brighton!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

64' - 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.  

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

67' - Bradley Stalker finds James Speirs with a short pass.  James Speirs passes the ball to Gareth Meland.  Gareth Meland spots a run from Rex Igun.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Rex Igun  is unable to take the ball down!  

76' - Lee Health finds Gareth Meland with a short pass.  Gareth Meland finds Lee Health with a short pass.  Gareth Stitt successfully tackles Lee Health and gains possession for his team.  Gareth Stitt passes to Mark Cour.  Mark Cour tries to hit a long range shot...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Michael Cavanaugh is going to be taken off.  Jacob Moffet joins the game from the bench.  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Dominic Pennie will come off.  Tommy McCown is brought on from the bench.  

81' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Lee Health is going to be taken off.  Edwyn Rees is brought on from the bench.  

82' - Rex Igun sees a run from Martin McWethy.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Martin McWethy has strayed offside!  

83' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like John Burns is going to be taken off.  Paul Veitch is brought on from the bench.  

91' - Ian Ruddock sees Mark Cour making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  



The match has ended Brighton 3 - 0 AFC Rushden & Diamonds.