Welcome to the match between Stoke-on-Trent united and Preston athletic

1'

Zachary Thorpe moved the ball forward for Larrie Hodson, Noel Pierson missed his interception.

Larrie Hodson evaded the challenge of Donny Clayton and hit the ball from long range.

Milburn Lowry got back in time to make the save.

2'

Aidan Ledford tried to skip past the challenge of Garland Philips but failed.

3'

Darius Brown bent it past Aidan Ledford from long range.

But Darius Brown put it well wide ... It was a poor effort from Darius Brown. He was lacking match sharpness.

5'

Larrie Hodson showed Noel Pierson a clean set of heels.

Larrie Hodson had the chance to score from medium range but Donny Clayton succesfully won the ball from him.

6'

Oliver Parker tried to skip past Barnabas Gardner but it failed.

7'

Donny Clayton hit a speculative long-range shot but the shot clattered off Brayden Hampton.

8'

Noel Pierson's part in the game was over as he came off the field injured.

Wilfred Walsh came on for the injured Noel Pierson.

9'

Marlin Slater made a good pass to Oliver Parker, Brayden Hampton couldn't cut out the pass.

Barnabas Gardner blocked Oliver Parker before Oliver Parker tried to pass the ball.

10'

Larrie Hodson played a lovely ball for Zachary Thorpe, Zachary Thorpe took possession of the ball before Wilfred Walsh could cut it out.

Zachary Thorpe tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Donny Clayton.

11'

Corner taken by Selby Christianson and cut out by the opposition.

12'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Zander Tasker.

14'

Aidan Ledford dribbled past Darius Brown.

Aidan Ledford tried to whip in a low cross but Garland Philips came close and blocked it.

15'

Aidan Ledford made an attempt to move the ball forward but Barnabas Gardner coolly intercepted the pass.

16'

Donny Clayton got past Zachary Thorpe with ease.

Donny Clayton passed along the floor for Marlin Slater to pick it up, Marlin Slater took it in his stride before Larrie Hodson could cut it out.

Despite the angle, Marlin Slater flicked it goalwards but Milton Tupper threw himself in front of the shot.

17'

Marlin Slater played a wonderful ball for Oliver Parker, Barnabas Gardner couldn't reach it.

Brand Causey block tackled Oliver Parker before Oliver Parker could smash the ball towards goal from medium range.

22'

Wilfred Walsh tried to skip past the challenge of Zachary Thorpe but Zachary Thorpe robbed Wilfred Walsh.

25'

Cree Foster evaded the challenge of Barnabas Gardner and struck the ball with fury from 30 yards.

But it was well wide of the goal ... It was a terrible miss.

26'

Sheldon Patrick took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

29'

Aidan Ledford chipped it forward to Zander Tasker, Garland Philips tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Selby Christianson before Zander Tasker tried to pass the ball.

31'

Brand Causey tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Oliver Parker got to the ball first.

33'

The referee showed Barnabas Gardner a yellow card.

34'

Marlin Slater found a chance to score from long range but Barnabas Gardner went in with a successful block tackle on him.

35'

Wilfred Walsh tried to dribble past Larrie Hodson but Larrie Hodson block tackled Wilfred Walsh.

36'

Larrie Hodson played a wonderful ball for Zachary Thorpe, Zachary Thorpe took it in his stride before Donny Clayton could intercept.

Zachary Thorpe tried to get past Wilfred Walsh but Wilfred Walsh denied.

37'

Aidan Ledford tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Darius Brown.

38'

Wilfred Walsh stepped up to take the freekick. But Wilfred Walsh put it wide.

39'

Brand Causey directed the ball nicely to Barnabas Gardner, Cree Foster couldn't reach it.

Barnabas Gardner escaped from the challenge of Oliver Parker and shot a hopeful chance from 20 yards.

Barnabas Gardner got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

40'

Darius Brown chipped it to Nick Irving, Aidan Ledford failed to reach the ball.

Lobbed goalwards by Nick Irving but Sheldon Patrick made the clearance.

43'

Oliver Parker could not stop Brand Causey going past him.

Brand Causey tried to put the ball across but The ball bounced off Marlin Slater.

44'

Yellow card shown to Brayden Hampton.

Brand Causey laid it forward to Barnabas Gardner, Barnabas Gardner latched onto the ball before Oliver Parker could intercept.

Barnabas Gardner faked a pass then cut Marlin Slater in a different direction.

Barnabas Gardner tried to float it into the area but he misjudged the cross as he had been pressured by Oliver Parker.

45'

Larrie Hodson dribbled past Rhett Frank.

Larrie Hodson took the ball confidently past Wilfred Walsh.

Darius Brown received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Larrie Hodson, Cree Foster failed to reach the ball.

Darius Brown found the room to squeeze a chip at goal but Sheldon Patrick blocked the shot.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Stoke-on-Trent united maintained 53% of possession and 47% for Preston athletic. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Rhett Frank made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball was touched on by Darius Brown.

48'

Aidan Ledford sprinted to escape from Garland Philips.

Aidan Ledford hit it hard with the outside of his foot from distance but the shot clattered off Darius Brown.

51'

Garland Philips stepped up and struck the freekick into the top corner of the goal. Milburn Lowry tried to save but he fumbled the ball!. ... GOAL!!!

Stoke-on-Trent united 0 - 1 Preston athletic

52'

Aidan Ledford delivered the ball to Rhett Frank, Garland Philips failed to intercept the pass.

Rhett Frank tried to dart past Darius Brown but it failed.

53'

Larrie Hodson hit a long ball towards Nick Irving in the area, Nick Irving trapped the ball nicely before Wilfred Walsh could cut it out.

Nick Irving had an effort at goal but Sheldon Patrick scrambled the ball away.

54'

Darius Brown took the ball confidently past Rhett Frank.

Swerving shot by Darius Brown from long range but Aidan Ledford hoofed the ball clear.

55'

Oliver Parker looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Zander Tasker got to the ball before Selby Christianson, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

Zander Tasker left London Bass with an easy save.

56'

Marlin Slater tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Barnabas Gardner.

57'

Milton Tupper made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Donny Clayton intercepted but couldn't control.

60'

Aidan Ledford made a good pass to Rhett Frank, Rhett Frank latched onto the ball before Garland Philips could intercept.

Rhett Frank curled the ball in at goal from distance. Darius Brown didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Rhett Frank didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

62'

Donny Clayton hit a long ball forward to Zander Tasker, Zander Tasker took possession of the ball before Zachary Thorpe could cut it out.

Zander Tasker looked certain to score but Selby Christianson gave him no space to manoeuvre.

65'

Larrie Hodson looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Sheldon Patrick got above Milton Tupper to win the ball, then headed clear the danger.

67'

Marlin Slater knocked a lovely ball for Oliver Parker, Oliver Parker picked up on the ball before Brand Causey could reach it.

Oliver Parker tried to feed the high ball but Barnabas Gardner made a great interception.

68'

Larrie Hodson received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Zachary Thorpe, Larrie Hodson trapped the ball nicely before Wilfred Walsh could cut it out.

Larrie Hodson passed the ball to Zachary Thorpe, Zachary Thorpe picked up on the ball before Donny Clayton could reach it.

Zachary Thorpe laid it forward to Nick Irving, Wilfred Walsh couldn't cut out the pass.

Nick Irving passed the ball to Selby Christianson, Selby Christianson took possession of the ball before Sheldon Patrick could reach it.

Selby Christianson was able to make space and aimed for the top corner. Cree Foster couldn't reach it.

The ball went clean over the bar ... It was a poor effort from Selby Christianson. He was lacking match sharpness.

69'

Rhett Frank tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Barnabas Gardner blocked it.

71'

Rhett Frank played a great ball for Sheldon Patrick, Barnabas Gardner missed his interception.

Sheldon Patrick played a wonderful ball for Marlin Slater, the ball was picked up by Marlin Slater before Brand Causey could reach it.

Barnabas Gardner went in with a successful block tackle on Marlin Slater before Marlin Slater could take a shot from medium range.

72'

Darius Brown was shown a yellow card.

Darius Brown received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Garland Philips, Darius Brown latched onto the ball before Rhett Frank could cut it out.

Darius Brown tried to put the ball across but Aidan Ledford found himself in the way of the ball.

75'

Oliver Parker shot from 30 yards. Garland Philips approached too late to block it.

But Oliver Parker scooped it well over the crossbar ... It was an epic miss.

76'

Aidan Ledford tried his luck from 30 yards but the shot clattered off Garland Philips.

79'

Darius Brown tried to lift the ball forward but it was intercepted by Rhett Frank.

81'

Brand Causey attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Oliver Parker.

83'

Milton Tupper's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

85'

Aidan Ledford tried to knock a long ball forward but Garland Philips had no problem in intercepting the ball.

86'

Wilfred Walsh span past Larrie Hodson.

Block tackle from Zachary Thorpe, easily dispossessing Wilfred Walsh before Wilfred Walsh could smash the ball towards goal from medium range.

88'

Marlin Slater put some curve on the shot from long range but the shot was charged down by Brand Causey.

89'

Rhett Frank's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

91'

Darius Brown tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Rhett Frank.

92'

Larrie Hodson got past Sheldon Patrick with ease.

Larrie Hodson tried a medium range effort but Wilfred Walsh got himself between the ball and goal.

93'

Larrie Hodson tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Wilfred Walsh.

94'

Brand Causey tried to sprint past Oliver Parker but Oliver Parker didn't allow.

End Match Stoke-on-Trent united 0 - 1 Preston athletic