Match report
Buxton Defeats Merthyr Town 2-0 in FA Cup
Buxton
2–0
FT
Merthyr Town
Nov 5, 2022
Buxton delivered an emphatic 2-0 defeat to Merthyr Town in the FA Cup, with early penalty heroics by D. De Girolamo and a late goal from J. Gilchrist sealing the victory for the home side.
Key Facts
- • D. De Girolamo scored Buxton's first goal in the 5th minute from a penalty
- • Buxton secured their second and final goal through J. Gilchrist at the 88th minute
- • L. Meikle provided an assist for Gilchrist's late goal
- • Merthyr Town failed to score despite two substitutions in the first half
Lineups
Buxton
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 T. Richardson (G)
- 3 L. Burke (D)
- 18 S. Newton (D)
- 16 S. Brisley (D)
- 11 W. Clarke (M)
- 21 S. Osborne (F)
- 8 C. Kirby (M)
- 4 J. Moult (M)
- 23 H. Bunn (F)
- 25 S. Boden (F)
- 9 D. De Girolamo (F)
Substitutes
- 5 J. Granite
- 14 J. Gilchrist
- 6 L. Meikle
- 27 N. Wood
- 13 M. Hudson
- 26 O. Sherwood
- 12 D. Poole
- 29 M. Sargent
- 20 S. Taşdemir
Merthyr Town
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 13 W. Fuller (G)
- 2 A. Davies (D)
- 5 L. Angel (M)
- 18 I. Yakubu (D)
- 3 T. Handley (D)
- 7 F. Thomas (M)
- 8 A. John (M)
- 6 J. Evans (M)
- 11 K. Evans (M)
- 10 R. Rees (F)
- 9 L. Powell (F)
Substitutes
- 1 J. Cogman
- 14 C. Jemmett-Hutson
- 19 N. Rhodes
- 17 M. Harris
- 15 A. Lewis
- 12 A. Sama
- 16 Z. Maher
Timeline
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5' Buxton Goal · PenaltyD. De Girolamo
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13' Buxton Card · Yellow CardL. Burke
Foul
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15' Buxton Card · Yellow CardWarren Clarke
Foul
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38' Merthyr Town subst · Substitution 1Off: W. Fuller · On: J. Cogman
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46' Merthyr Town subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Evans · On: C. Jemmett-Hutson
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66' Buxton subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Osborne · On: J. Granite
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76' Buxton subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Boden · On: J. Gilchrist
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76' Buxton subst · Substitution 3Off: H. Bunn · On: L. Meikle
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88' Buxton Goal · Normal GoalJ. Gilchrist · Assist: L. Meikle
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90'+5 Buxton subst · Substitution 4Off: D. De Girolamo · On: N. Wood
Match Stats
| Stat | Buxton | Merthyr Town |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | 3 | 5 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early penalty goal by De Girolamo set the tone and gave Buxton a significant advantage
- ▸ Substitutions by Buxton, particularly bringing on Gilchrist at 76th minute, provided fresh legs which led to their second goal