Match report

Morecambe Defeats Buxton 1-0 in FA Cup

Buxton
Buxton
0–1
FT
Morecambe
Morecambe
Dec 4, 2021

Morecambe held off a determined Buxton side to secure a 1-0 victory in the FA Cup, advancing to the next round. Chris Stockton's goal in the 29th minute was enough to settle the match, despite Buxton's attempts to equalize. The hosts struggled to create clear-cut chances, while Morecambe managed their lead effectively until the final whistle.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Buxton 0 - 1 Morecambe
  • • Goal: Chris Stockton (29') - Morecambe
  • • Assist: Andy O'Connor (29') - Morecambe
  • • Yellow Cards: Tom Elliot (45'), Liam Meikle (50') - Buxton
  • • Substitutions: David De Girolamo (48') for Andrew Chambers - Buxton, Jordan Ayunga (67') for Andy Gnahoua - Morecambe, Callum Jones (68') for Alex McCalmont - Morecambe, Chris Dawson (81') for Daniel Tear - Buxton

Lineups

Buxton

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Richardson (G)
  • 12 J. Hurst (D)
  • 4 B. Middleton (D)
  • 2 M. Curley (D)
  • 6 L. Meikle (M)
  • 3 N. Fox (D)
  • 8 C. Dawson (M)
  • 10 T. Elliott (M)
  • 11 W. Clarke (M)
  • 7 J. Ward (M)
  • 9 D. De Girolamo (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 A. Chambers
  • 17 D. Tear
  • 16 B. Milnes
  • 18 A. Hinds
  • 19 H. Richardson
  • 20 J. Dillingham
  • 21 E. Catt
  • 99 B. Turner

Morecambe

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Letheren (G)
  • 4 A. O'Connor (D)
  • 2 R. McLaughlin (D)
  • 3 G. Leigh (D)
  • 15 R. Delaney (D)
  • 8 T. Diagouraga (M)
  • 7 W. McDonald (F)
  • 25 A. McCalmont (M)
  • 24 A. Gnahoua (F)
  • 9 C. Stockton (F)
  • 19 S. McLoughlin (M)

Substitutes

  • 17 J. Ayunga
  • 6 C. Jones
  • 22 L. Gibson
  • 28 C. Duffus
  • 14 J. Obika
  • 21 R. Cooney
  • 31 S. Wootton
  • 20 J. Andrésson
  • 18 A. Phillips

Timeline

  1. Morecambe
    29' Morecambe Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Stockton · Assist: A. O'Connor
  2. Buxton
    45'+1 Buxton Card · Yellow Card
    T. Elliot

    Foul

  3. Buxton
    48' Buxton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. De Girolamo · On: A. Chambers
  4. Buxton
    50' Buxton Card · Yellow Card
    L. Meikle

    Foul

  5. Morecambe
    67' Morecambe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Gnahoua · On: J. Ayunga
  6. Morecambe
    68' Morecambe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. McCalmont · On: Callum Jones
  7. Buxton
    81' Buxton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Dawson · On: D. Tear

Match Stats

Stat Buxton Morecambe
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 61% 71%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 20
Corners 8 4
Total Passes 311 368
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 1 8
Shots off Target 3 11
Possession 46% 54%
Accurate Passes 190 262
Shots Inside Box 1 16
Saves 7 1
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Chris Stockton's goal in the 29th minute shifted the momentum in favor of Morecambe, giving them a crucial lead.
  • ▸ Buxton's second yellow card to Liam Meikle in the 50th minute hindered their attacking capabilities and gave Morecambe a numerical advantage in the midfield.