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26/12/2053, AFC Rushden & Diamonds Stadium, Rushden, England
Championship, English Football League

Rushden Vs Matlock

Rushden play in a 4-2-2-2 formation, and line up with: M Seth (GK) , E MacInnis (CB) , M Howell (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) , A Leamon (CB) , B Kelly (CM) , W Keegan (CM) , M Hird (ST)

Matlock play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: J Keane (GK) , M Ferris (CB) , P MacAulay (CB) , B Llandinam (CB) , V Riach (RB) , S Mathias (LB) , J Days (CDM) , P McClennen (CAM) , M Curvis (RM) , J Ross (LM) , K Egerton (ST) And the subs are: P McClellan (CB) , Z Lockhart (CB) , S Scully (CM) , F Nasmyth (CM) , J Ferguson (ST)

Welcome to AFC Rushden & Diamonds Stadium in Rushden, England where AFC Rushden & Diamonds will face Matlock Town.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Championship, English Football League.  The attendance is 28856.

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

4' - James Speirs plays a short pass to Eupeithes Nicolas.  Eupeithes Nicolas plays the ball to David McWethy.  Pat McClennen dispossesses David McWethy and gains possession for his team.  Pat McClennen tries to beat Ellis MacInnis using his ball skills and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

7' - Matthew Howell passes to Gareth Meland.  Gareth Meland takes the ball past Kai Egerton with a turn of pace.  

11' - Jay Days successfully tackles Gareth Meland and takes the ball.  Jay Days finds Pat McClennen with a short pass.  Pat McClennen plays the ball to Mervyn Curvis.  Mervyn Curvis curls in a cross, and manages to find Jack Ross.  Jack Ross powers a header down towards the bottom corner...but the shot goes wide!

22' - James Speirs finds David McWethy with a long ball.  David McWethy passes the ball to Jacob Moffet.  Jacob Moffet plays a short pass to James Speirs.  James Speirs brings the ball forward, attempting to outpace Michael Ferris, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Rushden.  

23' - James Speirs steps up to take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box, but John Keane intercepts and makes a clearance.  

29' - Jack Ross dispossesses James Speirs and takes possession.  Jack Ross plays a long ball to Sean Mathias.  Sean Mathias looks to unleash a long range shot...and Sean Mathias scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Matlock player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

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

35' - David McWethy passes the ball to Eupeithes Nicolas.  Eupeithes Nicolas passes the ball to Lee Health.  Lee Health plays the ball to Jacob Moffet.  Jacob Moffet curves the ball into the box, but Jay Days intercepts and takes possession.  

39' - Jay Days plays the ball to Michael Ferris.  Michael Ferris passes to Jay Days.  Jay Days plays a long ball to Vincent Riach.  Vincent Riach speeds past Eupeithes Nicolas.  

39' - Vincent Riach attempts a shot...but Matt Seth gets down to stop the shot!  

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

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

49' - Mervyn Curvis sees a run from Kai Egerton.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Kai Egerton is going to be taken off.  Jay Ferguson joins the game from the bench.  

53' - James Speirs spots a run from Gareth Meland.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Gareth Meland is able to control the ball.  Gareth Meland attempts to hit the ball past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

56' - John Keane hits the ball long to Pat McClennen.  Pat McClennen passes to Jack Ross.  Jack Ross takes a shot from distance, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! Its a goal for Matlock!  The keeper had no chance!

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

59' - Eupeithes Nicolas passes to Dominic Pennie.  Dominic Pennie finds Gareth Meland with a short pass.  Gareth Meland brings the ball forward, outpacing Jay Days.  

61' - Gareth Meland sees David McWethy making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and David McWethy takes the ball.  David McWethy attempts the cutback and the ball reaches Jacob Moffet.  Jacob Moffet attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but John Keane stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...James Speirs pounces on the loose 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 rebounded in off the post!

61' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Paul MacAulay will come off.  Peter McClellan is going to be brought on.  

62' - Matlock kick the ball off for the restart.  

63' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Bryn Llandinam is going to be taken off.  Zachary Lockhart joins the game from the bench.  

64' - With a turn of pace, Vincent Riach beats James Speirs.  

70' - Jack Ross sees Pat McClennen making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

75' - Peter McClellan plays a long ball to Sean Mathias.  Sean Mathias crosses the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Matthew Howell.  

77' - Matthew Howell sees a run from Jacob Moffet.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Jacob Moffet takes the ball.  Jacob Moffet tries to dribble past  the advancing John Keane...but the keeper gets down and smothers the ball!John Keane plays a long pass to Vincent Riach.  There is going to be a subsitution.  Ellis MacInnis will come off.  Edwyn Rees is going to be brought on.  

78' - Edwyn Rees successfully tackles Vincent Riach and takes possession.  Edwyn Rees sees Gareth Meland making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Gareth Meland takes the ball.  Gareth Meland takes a shot...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Michael Cavanaugh is going to be taken off.  Mark Hird is brought on from the bench.  

81' - John Keane sees a run from Pat McClennen.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Pat McClennen has strayed offside!  

83' - James Speirs chips a long ball to Gareth Meland.  Gareth Meland attempts to use his skills to beat Michael Ferris.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Gareth Meland runs with the ball!  

84' - Gareth Meland attempts a layoff, but James Speirs overshoots the ball and it goes loose! Gareth Meland spots a run from Jacob Moffet.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Jacob Moffet takes the ball.  Jacob Moffet looks to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

88' - John Keane passes a long ball to Peter McClellan.  Peter McClellan passes to Vincent Riach.  Vincent Riach attempts to outskill Eupeithes Nicolas and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

89' - Vincent Riach fires a shot from distance, aiming for the top of the net...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  David McWethy is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

91' - James Speirs passes the ball to Eupeithes Nicolas.  Eupeithes Nicolas attempts to beat Jack Ross using his skills.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

92' - Eupeithes Nicolas sees a run from Mark Hird.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Mark Hird takes the ball.  Mark Hird tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot goes wide!



The match has ended AFC Rushden & Diamonds 1 - 2 Matlock Town.