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20/10/2046, Liberty Stadium, Swansea, Wales
Championship, English Football League

Swansea Vs Preston

Swansea play in a 4-2-2-2 formation, and line up with: B Elias (GK) , B MacMullen (CB) , A Baines (CB) , R Gourley (RB) , V Jefferson (LB) , F Leas (CDM) , O Cullen (CDM) , W Bellin (CAM) , F Manuel (CAM) , I Burrell (ST) , J Smiley (ST) And the subs are: E McCrea (CB) , G Harkness (CB) , J Roos (CM) , G MacLeay (CM) , B Brison (ST)

Preston play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: D Floyd (GK) , C Suite (CB) , A Barrett (CB) , J Brash (CB) , H Nelson (RB) , L Fitzgerald (LB) , I MacMurdo (CDM) , D Graham (CAM) , C Dawe (RM) , G Leamon (LM) , A Craigie (ST) And the subs are: H Shea (GK) , A Buik (CB) , A McNorton (CM) , I Dargie (CM) , W Parry (ST)

Welcome to Liberty Stadium in Swansea, Wales where Swansea City will face Preston North End.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Championship, English Football League.  The attendance is 41895.

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

11' - Robert Gourley plays the ball to Alastair Baines.  Alastair Baines chips a long ball to Will Bellin.  Will Bellin looks to unleash a long range shot...but the ball flies wide of the post!

14' - Des Floyd slides the ball to Ian MacMurdo.  Ian MacMurdo hits the ball from distance...and Ian MacMurdo scores!  That's a good goal from the Preston player!  The keeper had no chance!

15' - Swansea kick the ball off for the restart.  

18' - Frank Manuel finds Oscar Cullen with a short pass.  Oscar Cullen plays the ball to Frank Manuel.  Frank Manuel attempts to use his skills to beat John Brash, but is brought down illegally.  That will be a freekick for Swansea.  

20' - Vince Jefferson will take the freekick.  He floats the ball into the box and finds Fraser Leas.  Fraser Leas tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

23' - Des Floyd passes to Ian MacMurdo.  Ian MacMurdo looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the shot is tipped over the crossbar by Bart Elias!  That will be a corner for  Preston.  Angus Craigie gets ready to take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, but Alastair Baines intercepts and takes possession.  

25' - Clinton Dawe successfully tackles Alastair Baines and takes the ball.  Clinton Dawe fires a shot from long range towards goal...but the shot is offtarget!

32' - Bart Elias spots a run from Frank Manuel.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Frank Manuel is able to take the ball.  Frank Manuel tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but Des Floyd performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

36' - Des Floyd slides the ball to Dom Graham.  Dom Graham plays a long ball to Cody Suite.  Cody Suite plays a short pass to Leon Fitzgerald.  Leon Fitzgerald takes the ball past Fraser Leas with a turn of pace.  

37' - Leon Fitzgerald sees a run from Dom Graham.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Dom Graham is able to take the ball.  Dom Graham fires a shot...but the shot goes wide!

38' - Bart Elias sees a run from Will Bellin.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Will Bellin is caught offside!  

44' - John Brash passes the ball to Clinton Dawe.  Clinton Dawe passes to Ian MacMurdo.  Ian MacMurdo sees a run from Angus Craigie.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

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

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

48' - Fraser Leas tries to beat John Brash using his ball skills.  The opposing player is unable to stop Fraser Leas who takes the ball forward!  

51' - Fraser Leas finds Frank Manuel with a short pass.  Frank Manuel sees Will Bellin making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Will Bellin has strayed offside!  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Robert Gourley will come off.  Greg Harkness is going to be brought on.  

55' - Oscar Cullen tackles Geoff Leamon and takes possession.  Oscar Cullen sees a run from Will Bellin.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

57' - Fraser Leas sees Will Bellin making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Will Bellin is able to control the ball.  Will Bellin hits a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but Des Floyd manages to stop the shot!  

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Alastair Baines is going to be taken off.  Ed McCrea is going to be brought on.  

62' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Dom Graham will come off.  Ian Dargie joins the game from the bench.  

68' - Oscar Cullen passes the ball to Will Bellin.  Will Bellin plays a long ball to Fraser Leas.  Fraser Leas sees a run from Frank Manuel.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Frank Manuel is able to take the ball.  Frank Manuel tries to place the ball past the keeper...and Frank Manuel scores!  That's a tremendous goal from the Swansea player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

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

71' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Johnny Smiley will come off.  George MacLeay joins the game from the bench.  

73' - Arnie Barrett passes a long ball to Clinton Dawe.  Clinton Dawe crosses the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

74' - Ian Dargie uses his pace to beat Bryn MacMullen, but is illegally impeded.    The referee pulls out the yellow card to book Bryn MacMullen.  That will be a freekick for Preston.  

76' - Clinton Dawe prepares to take the freekick.  He curves the ball into the box and finds Ian Dargie.  Ian Dargie takes a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Arnie Barrett is going to be taken off.  Andy Buik is brought on from the bench.  

79' - Bart Elias sees Ian Burrell making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Ian Burrell is able to control the ball.  Ian Burrell strikes the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...but Des Floyd gets down to stop the shot!  

82' - Des Floyd spots a run from Angus Craigie.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Angus Craigie is caught offside!  

86' - Fraser Leas tackles Geoff Leamon and gains possession for his team.  Fraser Leas sees Frank Manuel making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Frank Manuel is able to control the ball.  Frank Manuel tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but its over!

89' - Des Floyd passes to John Brash.  John Brash spots a run from Ian Dargie.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Ian Dargie runs on to the ball.  Ian Dargie takes a shot...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Ian Dargie for Preston!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

89' - Swansea kick the ball off for the restart.  

92' - Fraser Leas finds Bryn MacMullen with a short pass.  Bryn MacMullen plays the ball to Frank Manuel.  Frank Manuel sees Ian Burrell making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Ian Burrell is able to control the ball.  Ian Burrell attempts to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's an exquisite goal from Ian Burrell for Swansea!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!



The match has ended Swansea City 2 - 2 Preston North End.