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16/08/2053, Craven Cottage, London, England, Live on National TV
Championship, English Football League

Fulham Vs Rushden

Fulham play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: D Mears (GK) , L Fitzpatrick (CB) , S Hopkins (CB) , J McNabb (CB) , D Deasmhumhain (RB) , T Hislop (LB) , D McBeth (CDM) , N McCleary (CAM) , E Davidson (RM) , G Reid (LM) , S Meldrum (ST) And the subs are: S Hettrick (CB) , J Griffith (CB) , P Selkirk (CM) , T Baisley (CM) , R Ryan (ST)

Rushden play in a 4-2-2-2 formation, and line up with: M Seth (GK) , M Howell (CB) , E MacInnis (CB) , D Pennie (RB) , L Health (LB) , E Nicolas (CDM) , D McWethy (CDM) , G Meland (CAM) , J Speirs (CAM) , J Moffet (ST) , M Cavanaugh (ST) And the subs are: E Rees (CB) , I Page (CB) , B Kelly (CM) , W Keegan (CM) , M Hird (ST)

Welcome to Craven Cottage in London, England where Fulham will face AFC Rushden & Diamonds.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Championship, English Football League.  The attendance is 41333.

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

4' - Leon Fitzpatrick slides the ball to Nick McCleary.  Nick McCleary slides the ball to Theo Hislop.  Theo Hislop plays a long pass to Jordan McNabb.  Jordan McNabb whips in a cross, but opposing player Matthew Howell takes possession.  

16' - Matthew Howell passes to David McWethy.  Leon Fitzpatrick successfully tackles David McWethy and takes possession.  Leon Fitzpatrick hits the ball long to Theo Hislop.  Theo Hislop passes to Jordan McNabb.  Dominic Pennie dispossesses Jordan McNabb and takes possession.  Dominic Pennie sees a run from James Speirs.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and James Speirs takes the ball.  James Speirs attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

19' - Douglas Mears slides the ball to Theo Hislop.  Theo Hislop finds Leon Fitzpatrick with a long pass.  Leon Fitzpatrick whips in a cross, finding David McBeth.  David McBeth flicks a header hoping to beat the keeper...but Matt Seth stops the shot!  

21' - Matt Seth hits the ball long to Eupeithes Nicolas.  With a turn of pace, Eupeithes Nicolas beats Theo Hislop.  

23' - Eupeithes Nicolas uses his pace to beat David Deasmhumhain.  

25' - Eupeithes Nicolas sees James Speirs making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and James Speirs runs on to the ball.  James Speirs tries to place the ball past the keeper...and James Speirs scores!  That's a good goal from the Rushden player!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

25' - Fulham kick the ball off for the restart.  

29' - Eupeithes Nicolas speeds past Nick McCleary.  

36' - David McBeth sees a run from Sam Meldrum.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Sam Meldrum takes the ball.  Sam Meldrum tries to hit the ball past the keeper...and Sam Meldrum scores!  That's a nice goal from the Fulham player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

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

40' - Matthew Howell plays the ball to David McWethy.  David McWethy slides the ball to Gareth Meland.  Nick McCleary dispossesses Gareth Meland and takes possession.  Fulham attempt to counter.  Nick McCleary attempts to beat Matthew Howell using his skills.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

40' - Nick McCleary spots a run from Sam Meldrum.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

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

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

51' - Steve Hopkins finds Jordan McNabb with a long pass.  Jordan McNabb spots a run from Sam Meldrum.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Sam Meldrum is able to take the ball.  Sam Meldrum attempts to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by Matt Seth!  

52' - Matt Seth sees Gareth Meland making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Jordan McNabb will come off.  Sean Hettrick is brought on from the bench.  

56' - Edward Davidson dispossesses James Speirs and the ball goes loose.  Nick McCleary successfully tackles Gareth Meland and takes the ball.  Nick McCleary speeds past Gareth Meland.  

63' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Steve Hopkins will come off.  Joe Griffith is going to be brought on.  

72' - David Deasmhumhain passes the ball to Nick McCleary.  Nick McCleary finds Sean Hettrick with a long pass.  Sean Hettrick slides the ball to Edward Davidson.  Edward Davidson sees Sam Meldrum making a run.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, and Sam Meldrum runs on to the ball.  Sam Meldrum looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

73' - Matt Seth sees Gareth Meland making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

78' - David Deasmhumhain slides the ball to Sean Hettrick.  Sean Hettrick sees Edward Davidson making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Edward Davidson has strayed offside!  

80' - Matthew Howell tackles Geoff Reid and the ball goes loose.  Eupeithes Nicolas runs with the ball, beating Sam Meldrum.  

81' - With a turn of pace, Eupeithes Nicolas beats Nick McCleary.  

86' - Theo Hislop hits the ball long to Sean Hettrick.  Sean Hettrick spots a run from Geoff Reid.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Geoff Reid has strayed offside!  

91' - Theo Hislop tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  That will be a corner for  Fulham.  David Deasmhumhain will take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box and finds David McBeth.  David McBeth directs a powerful header towards goal...but its over!



The match has ended Fulham 1 - 1 AFC Rushden & Diamonds.