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26/12/2028, St James Park, Exeter, England
League One, English Football League
Exeter Vs Reading

Exeter play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: S Foley (GK) , C Tock (CB) , I Donaghue (CB) , J McColloch (CB) , J Cleghorn (RB) , P McIntosh (LB) , A Stute (CDM) , J Maxwell (CAM) , L McCollister (RM) , M Symons (LM) , C Rees (ST) And the subs are: P Fafunwa (CB) , R Zablocki (CB) , F McCartt (CM) , H Mellis (CM) , S Hannigan (ST)

Reading play in a 4-3-3 Def formation, and line up with: D Mattox (GK) , K Flanagan (CB) , H Gusau (CB) , P Yarwood (RB) , G Harrison (LB) , M Pugh (CM) , M Callahan (CDM) , C Flanagan (CDM) , N Farrell (RW) , A Jones (LW) , D Dermott (ST) And the subs are: S Lemmond (CB) , R MacGuinness (CB) , K Omotosho (CM) , I Carrick (CM) , K Baran (ST)
Welcome to St James Park in Exeter, England where Exeter will face Reading.  This is a league fixture taking place in the League One, English Football League.  The attendance is 9000.

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

5' - With a turn of pace, Mark Callahan beats Lee McCollister, but is then fouled.  That will be a freekick for Reading.  

8' - Nathan Farrell sees a run from Daniel Dermott.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Daniel Dermott is caught offside!  

10' - Michael Symons plays a long pass to John Maxwell.  With a turn of pace, John Maxwell beats Matt Pugh.  

10' - John Maxwell crosses the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

15' - Henry Gusau passes the ball to Kieran Flanagan.  Kieran Flanagan passes to Gavin Harrison.  Gavin Harrison sees Nathan Farrell making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Nathan Farrell is able to control the ball.  Nathan Farrell looks to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is tipped over the crossbar by Shaun Foley!  That will be a corner for  Reading.  Nathan Farrell places the ball to take the corner.  He curls the ball into the box, and manages to find Matt Pugh.  Matt Pugh heads the ball attempting to beat the keeper...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Nathan Farrell pounces on the loose ball...Nathan Farrell tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

17' - Shaun Foley hits the ball long to Ian Donaghue.  Ian Donaghue slides the ball to Lee McCollister.  Lee McCollister fires a shot from distance, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

20' - Jack Cleghorn brings the ball forward, outpacing Mark Callahan.  

23' - Jack Cleghorn sees a run from John Maxwell.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and John Maxwell takes the ball.  John Maxwell attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot hits the upright!  John Maxwell gets to the ball first...John Maxwell shoots towards goal...but Dominic Mattox stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Alastair Stute gets to the ball first...Alastair Stute tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's an exquisite goal from Alastair Stute for Exeter!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

23' - Reading kick the ball off for the restart.  

29' - Kieran Flanagan plays a short pass to Paul Yarwood.  Paul Yarwood plays a short pass to Henry Gusau.  Henry Gusau plays a long pass to Kieran Flanagan.  Clinton Tock dispossesses Kieran Flanagan and gains possession for his team.  Clinton Tock plays the ball to Alastair Stute.  Alastair Stute spots a run from John Maxwell.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

37' - Charles Flanagan takes the ball past Michael Symons with a turn of pace.  

38' - Charles Flanagan passes a long ball to Kieran Flanagan.  Kieran Flanagan crosses the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

40' - Matt Pugh dispossesses John Maxwell and takes possession.  Reading try to launch a quick counter attack.  Matt Pugh passes the ball to Daniel Dermott.  Daniel Dermott attempts to use his skills to beat Alastair Stute.  The opposing player is unable to stop Daniel Dermott who takes the ball forward!  

44' - Clinton Tock plays a short pass to Ian Donaghue.  Ian Donaghue hits the ball long to Michael Symons.  Michael Symons looks to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but Dominic Mattox manages to stop the shot!  

45' - Dominic Mattox spots a run from Nathan Farrell.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Nathan Farrell has strayed offside!  

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

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

48' - Gavin Harrison passes the ball to Mark Callahan.  Mark Callahan plays the ball to Gavin Harrison.  Gavin Harrison sees a run from Nathan Farrell.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Nathan Farrell is caught offside!  

50' - With a turn of pace, Lee McCollister beats Mark Callahan, but is then fouled.  That will be a freekick for Exeter.  

51' - Michael Symons prepares to take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box, and manages to find Alastair Stute.  Alastair Stute attempts to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Henry Gusau is going to be taken off.  Sam Lemmond is brought on from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Daniel Dermott will come off.  Kir Baran is going to be brought on.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Clinton Tock will come off.  Peter Fafunwa joins the game from the bench.  

56' - Kieran Flanagan plays a short pass to Kir Baran.  Kir Baran whips in a cross, finding Nathan Farrell.  Nathan Farrell powers a header down towards the bottom corner...but the shot goes wide!

59' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ian Donaghue is going to be taken off.  Rob Zablocki is going to be brought on.  

62' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Lee McCollister is going to be taken off.  Harvey Mellis is brought on from the bench.  

64' - Sam Lemmond finds Charles Flanagan with a long pass.  Charles Flanagan sees Nathan Farrell making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Nathan Farrell takes the ball.  Nathan Farrell looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and Nathan Farrell scores!  That's a fine goal from the Reading player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

65' - Exeter kick the ball off for the restart.  

67' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Gavin Harrison will come off.  Rob MacGuinness is going to be brought on.  

71' - Charles Flanagan slides the ball to Andy Jones.  Andy Jones shoots from outside the area, aiming for the corner of the net...but Shaun Foley deflects the shot out of play.  The linesman flags for a corner for  Reading.  Nathan Farrell gets ready to take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box and finds Matt Pugh.  Matt Pugh gets his head to the ball towards the top corner...but Shaun Foley stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Rob Zablocki manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

73' - Kieran Flanagan plays a long pass to Mark Callahan.  Mark Callahan sees Andy Jones making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Andy Jones is caught offside!  

75' - Michael Symons finds Jack Cleghorn with a long pass.  Jack Cleghorn brings the ball forward, attempting to outpace Sam Lemmond, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Exeter.  

77' - Michael Symons stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He floats the ball into the box and finds Ceri Rees.  Dominic Mattox brings down Ceri Rees...and the referee immediately points to the spot!  Jack Cleghorn will take the penalty.  He attempts  to place the ball into the bottom corner...and Jack Cleghorn scores!  That's a good goal from the Exeter player!  The keeper guessed the wrong way!  The guessed the right way but couldn't get a hand to the ball!

77' - Reading kick the ball off for the restart.  

81' - Peter Fafunwa plays a long ball to John McColloch.  John McColloch curves the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

82' - Michael Symons crosses the ball into the box, but Mark Callahan gets to the ball and makes a clearance.  

86' - Charles Flanagan attempts to use his skills to beat Jack Cleghorn and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

90' - Jack Cleghorn plays a long pass to John Maxwell.  John Maxwell tries to beat Rob MacGuinness using his ball skills, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Exeter.  

91' - Harvey Mellis will take the freekick.  He sends the ball into the box, finding Michael Symons.  Michael Symons gets above the defence and directs a header attempting to beat Dominic Mattox...but Dominic Mattox stops the shot!  



The match has ended Exeter 2 - 1 Reading.