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16/08/2025, Skelmersdale Stadium, Skelmersdale, England, Live on National TV
FA Cup, Round Q1
Skelmersdale Vs Blackwood

Skelmersdale play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: G Dee (GK) , J Marchbanks (CB) , M Myles (CB) , C Vincent (RB) , J McDermott (LB) , G Gruffudd (CDM) , M Edwards (CAM) , R McClellan (RM) , E Walker (LM) , D Blakely (ST) , J Lannon (ST) And the subs are: R Hopes (GK) , M Monaghan (CB) , A Carothers (CM) , H Baines (CM) , J Davies (ST)

Blackwood play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: J Fithen (GK) , K Ormond (CB) , C Couch (CB) , J Fitzpatrick (CB) , L Lane (RB) , M Walls (LB) , P Hughes (CDM) , M Quinn (CAM) , T Lewis (RM) , M Price (LM) , I Gubay (ST) And the subs are: P Newall (GK) , B Coughlin (CB) , K Thomas (CM) , A Valentine (CM) , D Baines (ST)
Welcome to Skelmersdale Stadium in Skelmersdale, England where Skelmersdale will face Blackwood.  This is round Q1 of the FA Cup.  The attendance is 535.

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

9' - Tim Lewis passes the ball to Inigo Gubay.  Inigo Gubay speeds past Joseph Marchbanks.  

10' - Inigo Gubay shoots from outside the area...and its in! It's a nice goal from Inigo Gubay for Blackwood!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

10' - Skelmersdale kick the ball off for the restart.  

16' - Justin Lannon sees Rex McClellan making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

23' - Mark Myles hits the ball long to Matthew Edwards.  Matthew Edwards finds Jamie McDermott with a short pass.  Jamie McDermott passes to Matthew Edwards.  Matthew Edwards brings the ball forward, outpacing John Fitzpatrick.  

23' - Matthew Edwards crosses the ball, but Peter Hughes gets there first and clears the ball.  

28' - Skelmersdale attempt a quick counter attack.  Chris Vincent runs with the ball, beating Mark Price.  

33' - Mark Myles finds Matthew Edwards with a long ball.  Matthew Edwards looks to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

34' - Dave Blakely sees Justin Lannon making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Justin Lannon has strayed offside!  

39' - Joseph Marchbanks slides the ball to Rex McClellan.  Rex McClellan passes a long ball to Geoff Gruffudd.  Geoff Gruffudd passes the ball to Rex McClellan.  Rex McClellan spots a run from Dave Blakely.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Dave Blakely is able to control the ball.  Dave Blakely looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

44' - Michael Quinn plays a long ball to Peter Hughes.  Peter Hughes passes the ball to Michael Quinn.  Michael Quinn slides the ball to Inigo Gubay.  Inigo Gubay strikes the ball from distance...but Glyn Dee performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

45' - With a turn of pace, Matthew Edwards beats Mark Price.  

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

45' - Blackwood kick the ball off for the restart.  

49' - Eric Walker plays a short pass to Geoff Gruffudd.  Peter Hughes dispossesses Geoff Gruffudd and gains possession for his team.  Peter Hughes finds Michael Quinn with a long pass.  Michael Quinn sees Mark Price making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Mark Price has strayed offside!  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  John Fitzpatrick will come off.  Billy Coughlin is going to be brought on.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Rex McClellan is going to be taken off.  Hayden Baines is brought on from the bench.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Eric Walker will come off.  James Davies joins the game from the bench.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Mark Myles is going to be taken off.  Matthew Monaghan is brought on from the bench.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Peter Hughes is going to be taken off.  Andy Valentine is brought on from the bench.  

56' - Mark Price sees Inigo Gubay making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Inigo Gubay is able to take the ball.  Inigo Gubay tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!

58' - Glyn Dee sees Geoff Gruffudd making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Geoff Gruffudd takes the ball.  Geoff Gruffudd looks to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is tipped over the crossbar by Jay Fithen!  The linesman signals its a corner for Skelmersdale.  James Davies gets ready to take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box and finds Dave Blakely.  Dave Blakely powers a header towards the top corner...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Dave Blakely for Skelmersdale!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

58' - Blackwood kick the ball off for the restart.  

61' - Mark Price slides the ball to Andy Valentine.  Andy Valentine crosses the ball and finds Michael Quinn.  Michael Quinn directs a powerful header attempting to beat the keeper...but the ball hits the post!  Matthew Edwards is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

63' - Andy Valentine hits the ball long to Kieran Ormond.  Kieran Ormond curls in a cross, finding Inigo Gubay.  Inigo Gubay is brought down by Matthew Edwards...and the referee immediately points to the spot!  Michael Quinn stands over the ball, preparing to take the penalty.  He tries  to hit the ball into the bottom corner...and its in! It's a good goal from Michael Quinn for Blackwood!  The shot hit the upright on the way in.  The keeper had no chance!

64' - Skelmersdale kick the ball off for the restart.  

64' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Mark Price is going to be taken off.  Kai Thomas is going to be brought on.  

66' - James Davies curves the ball into the box, finding Dave Blakely.  Andy Valentine brings down Dave Blakely.  The referee blows his whistle and awards a penalty!  Justin Lannon stands over the ball, preparing to take the penalty.  He attempts  to place the ball into the bottom corner...and its in! Its a goal for Skelmersdale!  The keeper guessed the wrong way!  The guessed the right way but couldn't get a hand to the ball!

67' - Blackwood kick the ball off for the restart.  

79' - Morgan Walls passes a long ball to Michael Quinn.  Michael Quinn sees Inigo Gubay making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Inigo Gubay has strayed offside!  

83' - Kai Thomas passes to Michael Quinn.  Michael Quinn spots a run from Inigo Gubay.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

85' - Dave Blakely spots a run from Justin Lannon.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Justin Lannon  is unable to take the ball down!  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of normal time. 

91' - Skelmersdale kick the ball off for the restart.  

93' - Jamie McDermott slides the ball to James Davies.  James Davies passes the ball to Joseph Marchbanks.  Andy Valentine dispossesses Joseph Marchbanks and takes possession.  Blackwood attempt a quick counter attack.  Andy Valentine passes the ball to Michael Quinn.  Michael Quinn spots a run from Tim Lewis.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

94' - Justin Lannon finds Matthew Edwards with a long pass.  Matthew Edwards tries to beat Ceri Couch using his ball skills, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

98' - Dave Blakely dispossesses Andy Valentine and the ball goes loose.  Michael Quinn sees a run from Tim Lewis.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Tim Lewis is able to control the ball.  Tim Lewis tries to place the ball past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

101' - Geoff Gruffudd tackles Lee Lane and the ball goes loose.  Tim Lewis plays a long ball to Lee Lane.  Lee Lane curves the ball into the box, but Matthew Edwards intercepts and makes a clearance.  

104' - Inigo Gubay plays the ball to Kai Thomas.  Kai Thomas curls in a cross and finds Michael Quinn.  Joseph Marchbanks brings down Michael Quinn.  The referee blows his whistle and points to the spot!  Michael Quinn steps up to take the penalty.  He tries  to power the ball into the top corner...but the shot goes over!

106' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of the first half of extra time. 

106' - Blackwood kick the ball off for the restart.  

110' - Geoff Gruffudd dispossesses Inigo Gubay and the ball goes loose.  Michael Quinn spots a run from Inigo Gubay.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Inigo Gubay is able to control the ball.  Inigo Gubay tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Blackwood.  Kai Thomas gets ready to take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box, and manages to find Andy Valentine.  Andy Valentine jumps up and gets his head to the ball attempting to beat Glyn Dee...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Geoff Gruffudd is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

110' - Geoff Gruffudd sees Hayden Baines making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

117' - Chris Vincent successfully tackles Andy Valentine and the ball goes loose.  Geoff Gruffudd sees a run from Justin Lannon.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Justin Lannon  is unable to take the ball down!  

121' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of extra time. 

The match will be decided on a penalty shootout!  
Dave Blakely will step up to take the first penalty for Skelmersdale.  But the shot goes wide!
Michael Quinn will take the next penalty for Blackwood.  And Michael Quinn scores!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  That's 0 - 1.
Justin Lannon will take the next penalty for Skelmersdale.  And Justin Lannon scores!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!  Now we are on 1 - 1.
Tim Lewis will take the next penalty for Blackwood.  But his shot strikes the post!
James Davies will take the next penalty for Skelmersdale.  And he scores!  The ball went in off the upright!  Now we are on 2 - 1.
Inigo Gubay will take the next penalty for Blackwood.  But the shot is wide of the target!
Matthew Edwards will take the next penalty for Skelmersdale.  But the shot is offtarget!
Kai Thomas will take the next penalty for Blackwood.  But his shot strikes the post!
Hayden Baines will take the next penalty for Skelmersdale.  And its in!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but could not stop the shot!  It is now 3 - 1.
Andy Valentine will take the next penalty for Blackwood.  But the shot flies over the bar!


The match has ended Skelmersdale 2 - 2 Blackwood.  After a penalty shootout, Skelmersdale are declared the winners.  They won the penalty shootout 3 - 1.