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18/08/2057, AFC Rushden & Diamonds Stadium, Rushden, England
League One, English Football League
Rushden Vs Preston

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

Preston play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: C Probert (GK) , J Brash (CB) , O Czekaj (CB) , M McCollister (RB) , L McShane (LB) , G Malloch (CDM) , H McLain (CAM) , D Erwood (RM) , M Davis (LM) , M McGinnis (ST) , A Cadwallader (ST) And the subs are: L Bridgeforth (CB) , S Collins (CM) , S Wightman (CM) , R Dolan (ST)
Welcome to AFC Rushden & Diamonds Stadium in Rushden, England where AFC Rushden & Diamonds will face Preston North End.  This is a league fixture taking place in the League One, English Football League.  The attendance is 26780.

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

4' - Phylip Leamon passes to James Speirs.  James Speirs passes to Phylip Leamon.  Phylip Leamon plays a short pass to Gareth Meland.  Gareth Meland attempts to beat David Erwood using his skills and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

10' - Gareth Meland spots a run from Bradley Stalker.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Bradley Stalker is able to take the ball.  Bradley Stalker reaches the byline and attempts a cutback, but the ball does not reach its target and goes loose! Michael McCollister finds Craig Probert with a short pass.  Craig Probert finds Gareth Malloch with a long pass.  Gareth Malloch slides the ball to David Erwood.  David Erwood spots a run from Andrew Cadwallader.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

14' - James Speirs slides the ball to Rex Igun.  Rex Igun finds Phylip Leamon with a short pass.  Phylip Leamon plays a long pass to Bradley Stalker.  Bradley Stalker looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

17' - Craig Probert finds Gareth Malloch with a long pass.  James Speirs successfully tackles Gareth Malloch and the ball goes loose.  Eupeithes Nicolas dispossesses Mark Davis and the ball goes loose.  David Erwood attempts to outskill Gareth Meland.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and David Erwood runs with the ball!  

19' - David Erwood spots a run from Harry McLain.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Harry McLain takes the ball.  Harry McLain looks to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is parried by Kian Bate!  Phylip Leamon is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

21' - Ollie Czekaj dispossesses Michael Cavanaugh and gains possession for his team.  Ollie Czekaj slides the ball to Mark Davis.  Mark Davis sees David Erwood making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and David Erwood is able to control the ball.  David Erwood looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but Kian Bate gets down to stop the shot!  

23' - Mike McGinnis sees a run from Harry McLain.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

26' - Mark Davis tries to hit a long range shot...but it hits the upright!  Morgan Ard is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

29' - Gareth Meland sees Michael Cavanaugh making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Michael Cavanaugh is able to control the ball.  Michael Cavanaugh strikes the ball...but the shot is saved by Craig Probert!  

33' - Craig Probert hits the ball long to Harry McLain.  Harry McLain strikes the ball from distance, aiming for the top of the net...and its in! It's a good goal from Harry McLain for Preston!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

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

37' - Rex Igun plays a short pass to James Speirs.  James Speirs slides the ball to Rex Igun.  Mike McGinnis dispossesses Rex Igun and takes possession.  Preston launch a counter attack.  Phylip Leamon dispossesses Mike McGinnis and gains possession for his team.  Phylip Leamon finds James Speirs with a long ball.  John Brash dispossesses James Speirs and takes the ball.  John Brash sees Andrew Cadwallader making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Andrew Cadwallader is able to control the ball.  Andrew Cadwallader strikes the ball...but Kian Bate manages to stop the shot!  

38' - Kian Bate sees Gareth Meland making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Gareth Meland is caught offside!  

43' - Eupeithes Nicolas sees a run from Gareth Meland.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

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

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

51' - Ollie Czekaj slides the ball to Leeroy McShane.  Leeroy McShane finds Mark Davis with a short pass.  Mark Davis plays a short pass to Ollie Czekaj.  Ollie Czekaj sees Andrew Cadwallader making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Andrew Cadwallader is able to take the ball.  Andrew Cadwallader shoots towards goal...but Kian Bate stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Gareth Malloch is first to the ball...Gareth Malloch attempts a shot towards goal...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Gareth Meland is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

52' - Mark Davis sees a run from Harry McLain.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

56' - David Erwood runs with the ball, beating James Speirs.  

58' - David Erwood sees Mark Davis making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

59' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Mike McGinnis is going to be taken off.  Richard Dolan joins the game from the bench.  

60' - Gareth Meland attempts to use his skills to beat Leeroy McShane.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Gareth Meland runs with the ball!  

62' - Gareth Meland spots a run from Michael Cavanaugh.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Michael Cavanaugh takes the ball.  Michael Cavanaugh tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

67' - Craig Probert plays a long ball to Mark Davis.  Mark Davis curves the ball into the box and finds Gareth Malloch.  Gareth Malloch gets his head to the ball down towards the bottom corner...but Kian Bate manages to stop the shot!  

73' - Charles Dimitriou tries to beat Leeroy McShane using his ball skills, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

73' - Charles Dimitriou attempts to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

75' - Craig Probert chips a long ball to Leeroy McShane.  Leeroy McShane sees a run from Richard Dolan.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ollie Czekaj will come off.  Leon Bridgeforth is going to be brought on.  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Michael Cavanaugh will come off.  Mark Hird is going to be brought on.  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Dominic Pennie is going to be taken off.  Tommy McCown joins the game from the bench.  

81' - There is going to be a subsitution.  David Erwood is going to be taken off.  Seth Wightman joins the game from the bench.  

90' - Leon Bridgeforth plays a short pass to Harry McLain.  Gareth Meland dispossesses Harry McLain and takes the ball.  Gareth Meland hits the ball long to Bradley Stalker.  Bradley Stalker sees a run from Charles Dimitriou.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Charles Dimitriou takes the ball.  Charles Dimitriou tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  That will be a corner for  Rushden.  Bradley Stalker gets ready to take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box and finds Gareth Meland.  Gareth Meland jumps up to head the ball towards goal...but the shot is saved by Craig Probert!  

91' - Craig Probert sees a run from Andrew Cadwallader.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  



The match has ended AFC Rushden & Diamonds 0 - 1 Preston North End.