Match Report


WrexhamWrexham     BarnsleyBarnsley
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Graham WrightG. Wright47
G
1
G
48Martín SánchezM. Sánchez
Graeme Wright-PhillipsG. Wright-Phillips54
D
2
D
61Anthony PearsonA. Pearson
Teddy MarshallT. Marshall52
D
3
D
58Greg BarrettG. Barrett
Scott TilerS. Tiler47
D
4
D
53Spencer CharltonS. Charlton
Warren InceW. Ince46
D
captain5
D
46Ashley SmithA. Smith
Steven EadieS. Eadie55
M
6
M
60Nicholas FerdinandN. Ferdinand
Peter ForbesP. Forbes52
M
7
M
59Neil SummerbellN. Summerbell
Edward BeattieE. Beattie48
M
8captain
M
53Carl StewartC. Stewart
Stephen PlattS. Platt49
A
9
A
64Scott LofthouseS. Lofthouse
Anthony GoodwinA. Goodwin48
A
10
A
58Tim ByrneT. Byrne
Edward MurrayE. Murray44
A
11
A
51Warren UnsworthW. Unsworth
 
Joe MarsdenJ. Marsden45
D
12
M
53Manuel ReisM. Reis
Titus TaylorT. Taylor42
M
13
D
44Stuart StuartS. Stuart
Jacob WalkerJ. Walker42
A
14
D
39Andy WainwrightA. Wainwright

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Racecourse Ground where Wrexham play host to Barnsley. A crowd of 4,253 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Wrexham and Barnsley are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gareth Atherton.


0.00
Wrexham kick off the first half!
4.57
Seeing a gap ahead, Peter Forbes plays the ball forward to Anthony Goodwin. Anthony Goodwin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Spencer Charlton.
9.28
Ashley Smith flicks a high pass forward. Carl Stewart collects the pass. With great vision, Carl Stewart plays the ball forward to Tim Byrne. Tim Byrne knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Graham Wright who gathers it comfortably.
12.17
Anthony Pearson hacks Stephen Platt from behind! The referee warns Anthony Pearson to calm down! Stephen Platt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.23
Nicholas Ferdinand sees Scott Lofthouse in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Graham Wright who gathers it comfortably.
18.50
Nicholas Ferdinand flicks a high ball forward to Scott Lofthouse who takes it down. Scott Lofthouse whips in a cross ball towards Warren Unsworth. Warren Unsworth whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
22.14
Neil Summerbell hits a low pass to Scott Lofthouse. Scott Lofthouse runs straight at the defence! Scott Lofthouse makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
24.16
Steven Eadie barges into Carl Stewart. Steven Eadie is shown the yellow card! Carl Stewart runs off the knock.
26.43
Carl Stewart makes a simple pass to Tim Byrne. Tim Byrne shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Graham Wright manages to gather it.
30.13
Peter Forbes threads a neat ball through to Stephen Platt. Stephen Platt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.33
Graeme Wright-Phillips flicks a high pass forward to Edward Beattie who brings the ball under control. Edward Beattie kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Platt. Stephen Platt whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Goodwin. Anthony Goodwin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
40.46
Teddy Marshall takes a quick throw-in, which Scott Tiler takes on the chest. Scott Tiler kicks a strong pass forward to Edward Beattie. Edward Beattie flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Goodwin controls it well on his chest. Anthony Goodwin whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Platt. Stephen Platt is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
42.45
Nicholas Ferdinand sees space and advances. Nicholas Ferdinand shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Wrexham appear unchanged since the first half. Barnsley also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Barnsley start the second half!
47.57
Nicholas Ferdinand takes it forward alone. Nicholas Ferdinand lofts in a cross ball towards Warren Unsworth. Warren Unsworth makes a looping header on goal but it is miles over!
48.30
Greg Barrett sees Carl Stewart in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Stewart makes a probing pass to Tim Byrne. Tim Byrne shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
51.44
Nicholas Ferdinand decides to run forward with the ball. Nicholas Ferdinand controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
59.19
Anthony Pearson flicks a high ball forward to Carl Stewart who takes it down. Carl Stewart threads a neat ball through to Warren Unsworth. Warren Unsworth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Graham Wright easily gets down and covers it.
60.29
Wrexham have made a substitution with Titus Taylor replacing Edward Beattie .Barnsley have made a substitution with Stuart Stuart replacing Neil Summerbell .
61.35
Spencer Charlton flicks a high pass forward. Carl Stewart collects the pass. Carl Stewart threads the ball through to Tim Byrne. Tim Byrne tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
65.16
Steven Eadie runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Steven Eadie cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Steven Eadie provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.40
Carl Stewart kicks a strong pass forward to Warren Unsworth. Warren Unsworth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
73.44
Peter Forbes picks a pass forward to Anthony Goodwin. Anthony Goodwin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.07
Anthony Pearson hits a low pass to Nicholas Ferdinand. Nicholas Ferdinand flicks a high pass forward. Warren Unsworth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Warren Unsworth shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.24
Barnsley appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
87.52
Titus Taylor runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Titus Taylor shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Wrexham

Barnsley
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
31.5%
45.2%
23.3%

Scorers
Steven Eadie 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicholas Ferdinand of Barnsley

Match Ratings
1.Graham Wright (GK)
8
2.Graeme Wright-Phillips (DEF)
7
3.Teddy Marshall (DEF)
6
4.Scott Tiler (DEF)
6
5.Warren Ince (DEF)
6
6.Steven Eadie (MID)goal scoredyellow card
9
7.Peter Forbes (MID)
6
8.Edward Beattie (MID)
6
9.Stephen Platt (ATT)
6
10.Anthony Goodwin (ATT)
6
11.Edward Murray (ATT)
6
 
12.Joe Marsden (DEF)
0
13.Titus Taylor (MID)
6
14.Jacob Walker (ATT)
0

1.Martín Sánchez (GK)
6
2.Anthony Pearson (DEF)
6
3.Greg Barrett (DEF)
6
4.Spencer Charlton (DEF)
6
5.Ashley Smith (DEF)
6
6.Nicholas Ferdinand (MID)
9
7.Neil Summerbell (MID)
6
8.Carl Stewart (MID)
7
9.Scott Lofthouse (ATT)
6
10.Tim Byrne (ATT)
6
11.Warren Unsworth (ATT)
6
 
12.Manuel Reis (MID)
0
13.Stuart Stuart (DEF)
6
14.Andy Wainwright (DEF)
0