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16/08/2031, Central Edmonton Stadium, Rochdale, England, Live on National TV
FA Cup, Round Q1

Rochdale Vs Skelmersdale

Rochdale play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: S McCorkell (GK) , R Rice (CB) , I Watson (CB) , M Sweeney (CB) , B McAlinden (RB) , J Connolly (LB) , A Llandinam (CDM) , J Smyth (CAM) , O Regan (RM) , R Gettings (LM) , A Kinnock (ST) And the subs are: I McGuinness (CB) , J MacLean (CB) , A Cadwallader (CM) , C Griffith (CM) , A Sprouse (ST)

Skelmersdale play in a 3-4-3 Wide formation, and line up with: D Owen (GK) , O Payne (CB) , M Myles (CB) , H Keay (CB) , E East (CM) , S Power (CM) , H Baines (RM) , J Davies (LM) , D Blakely (RW) , K McLain (LW) , H Wright (ST) And the subs are: J MacIntyre (CB) , C McPheters (CB) , M Edwards (CM) , S McCorkle (CM) , J Lannon (ST)

Welcome to Central Edmonton Stadium in Rochdale, England where Rochdale will face Skelmersdale.  This is round Q1 of the FA Cup.  The attendance is 2372.

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

10' - Matt Sweeney passes a long ball to Bruce McAlinden.  Bruce McAlinden curves the ball into the box, finding Owen Regan.  Owen Regan directs a powerful header towards the top corner...but Danny Owen stops the shot!  

12' - Dave Blakely sees a run from Stuart Power.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Stuart Power takes the ball.  Stuart Power looks to hit the ball past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

13' - Bruce McAlinden takes the ball past Dave Blakely with a turn of pace.  

16' - Bruce McAlinden plays a long ball to Aidan Llandinam.  Aidan Llandinam passes to Justin Smyth.  Justin Smyth uses his pace to beat Ellis East.  

16' - Justin Smyth crosses the ball, but he only manages to find opposing player Mark Myles.  

20' - Mark Myles passes a long ball to Ellis East.  Ellis East attempts to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but its wide!

23' - Steven McCorkell hits the ball long to Justin Smyth.  Justin Smyth passes the ball to Andrew Kinnock.  Andrew Kinnock sees Aidan Llandinam making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Aidan Llandinam runs on to the ball.  Aidan Llandinam tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

26' - Danny Owen finds Stuart Power with a long ball.  Stuart Power speeds past Aidan Llandinam.  

26' - Stuart Power tries a layoff pass, but Ellis East overshoots the ball and it goes loose! Kieran McLain looks to unleash a long range shot...and Kieran McLain scores!  That's a tremendous goal from the Skelmersdale player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

27' - Rochdale kick the ball off for the restart.  

34' - Dave Blakely attempts to use his skills to beat Aidan Llandinam and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

35' - Dave Blakely crosses the ball into the box, but Bruce McAlinden gets to the ball and makes a clearance.  

36' - James Davies tackles Owen Regan and takes possession.  James Davies uses his pace to beat Justin Smyth.  

38' - James Davies tries to beat Rhys Rice using his ball skills.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

41' - Hayden Baines dispossesses Bruce McAlinden and gains possession for his team.  Skelmersdale try to launch a quick counter attack.  Hayden Baines sees a run from Kieran McLain.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Kieran McLain runs on to the ball.  Kieran McLain tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

44' - Ellis East takes the ball past Richie Gettings with a turn of pace.  

45' - Ellis East spots a run from Hugh Wright.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Hugh Wright  is unable to take the ball down!  

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

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

47' - Mark Myles passes to James Davies.  James Davies plays a short pass to Stuart Power.  Bruce McAlinden successfully tackles Stuart Power and gains possession for his team.  Bruce McAlinden speeds past Ellis East.  

48' - Bruce McAlinden looks to hit a long range shot...but its wide!

50' - Ellis East sees Hugh Wright making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Rhys Rice will come off.  Joe MacLean is brought on from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Harvey Keay will come off.  Joseph MacIntyre is brought on from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Aidan Llandinam is going to be taken off.  Aeron Cadwallader is going to be brought on.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Mark Myles is going to be taken off.  Charles McPheters is going to be brought on.  

55' - Stuart Power plays the ball to Dave Blakely.  Dave Blakely sees Kieran McLain making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

59' - Ellis East sees James Davies making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and James Davies is able to take the ball.  James Davies hits a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but it hits the upright!  James Davies is first to the ball...James Davies fires a shot...and its in! It's a superb goal from James Davies for Skelmersdale!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

59' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Matt Sweeney is going to be taken off.  Ian McGuinness is brought on from the bench.  

59' - Rochdale kick the ball off for the restart.  

62' - Johnny Connolly passes to Ian Watson.  Ian Watson passes to Aeron Cadwallader.  Aeron Cadwallader sees Justin Smyth making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Justin Smyth takes the ball.  Justin Smyth tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman signals its a corner for Rochdale.  Bruce McAlinden gets ready to take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, but Oisin Payne intercepts the ball.  

62' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Hugh Wright is going to be taken off.  Matthew Edwards is going to be brought on.  

67' - Stuart Power plays a short pass to Kieran McLain.  Kieran McLain attempts a shot from distance...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

69' - Steven McCorkell sees a run from Justin Smyth.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Justin Smyth  is unable to take the ball down!  

72' - Joseph MacIntyre plays the ball to Charles McPheters.  Charles McPheters plays a long pass to Ellis East.  Johnny Connolly successfully tackles Ellis East and the ball goes loose.  Kieran McLain tries to use ball skills to beat Joe MacLean, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

72' - Kieran McLain curls in a cross, but Joe MacLean gets there first and clears the ball behind for a corner.  

73' - Hayden Baines places the ball to take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box and finds Ellis East.  Ellis East directs a powerful header down towards the bottom corner...but the ball flies wide of the post!

75' - Johnny Connolly brings the ball forward, outpacing Oisin Payne.  

75' - Johnny Connolly sees a run from Andrew Kinnock.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Andrew Kinnock can't get to the ball!  

77' - Ellis East finds Stuart Power with a long ball.  Stuart Power attempts to outskill Joe MacLean, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

79' - Stuart Power tries to beat Ian McGuinness using his ball skills, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

84' - Bruce McAlinden successfully tackles Stuart Power and takes possession.  Bruce McAlinden finds Joe MacLean with a long pass.  Joe MacLean passes the ball to Richie Gettings.  Richie Gettings slides the ball to Andrew Kinnock.  Andrew Kinnock attempts to outskill Oisin Payne, but is tripped.    The referee is reaching for a card.  It's yellow. Oisin Payne has been booked.  That will be a freekick for Rochdale.  

85' - Andrew Kinnock will take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box, but Oisin Payne gets there first and clears the ball behind for a corner.  

85' - Andrew Kinnock will take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, but the ball misses everyone.  

88' - Aeron Cadwallader speeds past Hayden Baines.  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Rochdale 0 - 2 Skelmersdale.