2003–04 Hartlepool United F.C. season
| 2003–04 season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | IOR |
| Chairman | Ken Hodcroft |
| Manager | Neale Cooper |
| Stadium | Victoria Park |
| Football League Second Division | 6th |
| FA Cup | Third round (eliminated by Sunderland) |
| League Cup | Second round (eliminated by West Brom) |
| League Trophy | First round (eliminated by Oldham Athletic) |
| Top goalscorer | League: Eifion Williams (13) All: Eifion Williams (14) |
| Highest home attendance | 7,448 (vs Sheffield Wednesday) |
| Lowest home attendance | 4,135 (vs Colchester United) |
| Average home league attendance | 5,419[1] |
The 2003–04 season was Hartlepool United's 95th year in existence and their first season in Football League Second Division since 1993–94. Along with competing in the Football League Second Division, the club also participated in the FA Cup, Football League Cup and Football League Trophy. The season covered the period from 1 July 2003 to 30 June 2004.
Background and pre-season
[edit]Having participated in the Third Division since 1994–95, the 2003–04 season saw Hartlepool competing back in the third tier once again having earned promotion in the previous season. Hartlepool had started the 2002–03 campaign in fine form, but suffered the departure of manager Chris Turner to Sheffield Wednesday in early November 2002.[2] Turner had turned around the club's fortunes since his appointment in February 1999.[3] After ensuring survival for Hartlepool in the Third Division in his first season, Turner oversaw three consecutive play-off finishes.[3] Turner's successor was Mike Newell who inherited a side four points clear at the top of the league.[4] Hartlepool managed to build a 12 point lead at the top of the division by early 2003 ahead of Rushden & Diamonds.[4] Nevertheless, Hartlepool would suffer a poor run of form in the Spring, eventually missing out on the title on the final day of the season.[4][5] Despite winning promotion in second place, Newell's contract was not renewed.[4]
In June 2003, former Ross County manager Neale Cooper was appointed as Newell's successor in a surprise decision.[4] Early in his tenure, Cooper lost key defender Graeme Lee on a free transfer.[4] Lee was replaced by Bury's Michael Nelson.[4]
Review and events
[edit]Hartlepool's 2003–04 campaign began with an away fixture at Peterborough United which Hartlepool won.[4] This solid start to the season continued, including a notable 8–1 home victory against Grimsby Town.[4] By Christmas, Hartlepool were just outside the play-off positions.[4]
In the FA Cup, Hartlepool defeated Whitby Town and Burton Albion, the latter of which was televised. This earned them an away tie at local team Sunderland in the third round.[4] The Sunderland match saw an attendance of over 40,000 supporters; breaking the attendance record for any Hartlepool match.[6] The First Division side narrowly won 1–0 courtesy of an impressive goal by Julio Arca.[6]
In April, Hartlepool won five consecutive matches to maintain their play-off hunt.[6] This play-off finish was ultimately secured late in the season.[6] In the play-off semi-final first leg, Hartlepool faced Bristol City at Victoria Park in front of a near sell out crowd.[6] The away side took the lead in the first half before Joel Porter found a late equaliser for Hartlepool.[6] In the away tie at Ashton Gate, Antony Sweeney gave Hartlepool the lead after an hour.[6] Hartlepool conceded with two minutes to go before Bristol City found a winner in injury time.[6] This was Hartlepool's fourth play-off semi-final defeat in five years.[6]
Players
[edit]- As of End of Season.[7]
Current squad
[edit]Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Transfers
[edit]Transfers in
[edit]| Date | Position | Player | From | Fee | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2003 | DF | Andy Jordan | Cardiff City | Free | [8] |
| 30 July 2003 | FW | Paul Robinson | Blackpool | Free | [9] |
| 8 August 2003 | MF | Gavin Strachan | Southend United | Free | [10] |
| 28 August 2003 | DF | Ryan McCann | Celtic | Free | [11] |
| 17 October 2003 | GK | Dimitrios Konstantopoulos | Farense | Free | [12] |
| 25 November 2003 | FW | Joel Porter | Sydney Olympic | Free | [13] |
| 15 January 2004 | DF | Scott Walker | Dunfermline | Free | [14] |
| 29 January 2004 | DF | Hugh Robertson | Ross County | Undisclosed | [15] |
| 19 February 2004 | MF | Stephen Carson | Barnsley | Free | [16] |
Loans in
[edit]| Date | Position | Player | From | Loan Length | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 November 2003 | FW | Danny Byrne | Manchester United | One month | [17] |
| 10 December 2003 | MF | Chris Shuker | Manchester City | Three months | [18] |
| 13 March 2004 | MF | Neil Danns | Blackburn Rovers | End of season[a] | [20] |
Transfers out
[edit]| Date | Position | Player | From | Fee | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 October 2003 | FW | Kevin Henderson | Carlisle United | Free | [21] |
| 12 January 2004 | FW | Marcus Richardson | Lincoln City | Free | [22] |
| 19 January 2004 | FW | Marco Gabbiadini | Retired | Retired | [23] |
| 2 February 2004 | MF | Paul Arnison | Carlisle United | Free | [24] |
| 25 May 2004 | GK | Anthony Williams | Grimsby Town | Free | [25] |
| 25 May 2004 | DF | Mark Robinson | Hereford United | Free | [26] |
| 25 May 2004 | DF | Scott Walker | Brechin City | Free | [27] |
| 25 May 2004 | MF | Stephen Carson | Coleraine | Free | [28] |
| 25 May 2004 | FW | Jermaine Easter | Cambridge United | Free | [29] |
Loans out
[edit]| Date | Position | Player | From | Loan Length | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 August 2003 | FW | Marcus Richardson | Lincoln City | One month[a] | [31] |
| 31 October 2003 | MF | Paul Arnison | Carlisle United | End of season | [32] |
Competitions
[edit]Pre-season friendlies
[edit]| 16 July 2003 | TOP Oss | 0–6 | Hartlepool United | Frans Heesen Stadion, Oss |
| 19:00 | [1] | Williams  Clarke Richardson Henderson |
| 18 July 2003 | Heerenveen | 3–3 | Hartlepool United | Abe Lenstra Stadion, Heerenveen |
| 19:00 | Håkansson |
[2] | Westwood Gabbiadini Tinkler |
| 23 July 2003 | Sunderland Reserves | 1–1 | Hartlepool United | Academy of Light, Sunderland |
| 15:00 | Flo |
[3] | Robinson |
| 25 July 2003 | Leeds United | 4–3 | Hartlepool United | Elland Road, Leeds |
| 19:00 | [4] | Robinson Williams Clarke |
| 27 July 2003 | Hartlepool United | 1–3 | Sheffield Wednesday | Victoria Park, Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Henderson 42' |
[5] | Owusu 12' McClaren 13'Armstrong 56' |
| 29 July 2003 | Berwick Rangers | 2–3 | Hartlepool United | Shielfield Park, Berwick-upon-Tweed |
| 19:00 | [6] | Robinson pen.' Williams Clarke |
| 30 July 2003 | Billingham Town | 1–4 | Hartlepool United | Bedford Terrace, Billingham |
| 19:00 | [7] | Moore 3', 41' Henderson 30'Robson 78' |
| 1 August 2003 | Hartlepool United | 0–6 | Newcastle United | Victoria Park, Hartlepool |
| 19:00 | [8] | Bellamy 9' Shearer 17', 28', 35'Solano 47'Speed 52' |
Attendance: 4,712 |
| 2 August 2003 | Whitby Town | 0–1 | Hartlepool United | Turnbull Ground, Whitby |
| 15:00 | [9] | Henderson 44' |
Football League Second Division
[edit]League table
[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Brighton & Hove Albion (O, P) | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 64 | 43 | +21 | 77 | Qualification for the Second Division play-offs |
| 5 | Swindon Town | 46 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 76 | 58 | +18 | 73 | |
| 6 | Hartlepool United | 46 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 76 | 61 | +15 | 73 | |
| 7 | Port Vale | 46 | 21 | 10 | 15 | 73 | 63 | +10 | 73 | |
| 8 | Tranmere Rovers | 46 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 59 | 56 | +3 | 67 |
Source: [33]
Rules for classification: In the Football League goals scored (GF) takes precedence over goal difference (GD).
(O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted
Rules for classification: In the Football League goals scored (GF) takes precedence over goal difference (GD).
(O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted
Results summary
[edit]| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 46 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 76 | 61 | +15 | 73 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 39 | 24 | +15 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 37 | 37 | 0 |
Results by matchday
[edit]Results
[edit]| 9 August 2003 1 | Peterborough United | 3–4 | Hartlepool United | London Road, Peterborough |
| 15:00 | Arber 18' Clarke 23', 51' |
[10] | Strachan 38' Robinson 55'Robson 70'Nelson 85' |
Attendance: 5,965 (990 away fans) Referee: Grant Hegley |
| 16 August 2003 2 | Hartlepool United | 0–0 | Tranmere Rovers | Victoria Park, Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | [11] | Attendance: 5,357 (445 away fans) Referee: Lee Mason |
| 23 August 2003 3 | Bristol City | 1–1 | Hartlepool United | Ashton Gate, Bristol |
| 15:00 | Peacock 56' |
[12] | Gabbiadini 73' |
Attendance: 10,730 (250 away fans) Referee: Andy Hall |
| 25 August 2003 4 | Hartlepool United | 2–0 | Port Vale | Victoria Park, Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Robinson 2' Gabbiadini 88' (pen.) |
[13] | Attendance: 5,314 (478 away fans) Referee: Paul Robinson |
| 30 August 2003 5 | Luton Town | 3–2 | Hartlepool United | Kenilworth Road, Luton |
| 15:00 | Howard 6', 23' McSheffrey 14' |
[14] | Clarke 40' Robinson 71' (pen.) |
Attendance: 5,515 (573 away fans) Referee: Brian Curson |
| 6 September 2003 6 | Hartlepool United | 0–0 | Oldham Athletic | Victoria Park, Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | [15] | Attendance: 5,728 (836 away fans) Referee: Andy Penn |
| 12 September 2003 7 | Hartlepool United | 8–1 | Grimsby Town | Victoria Park, Hartlepool |
| 19:45 | Rowan 19' (O.G.) Robinson 20' (pen.)Strachan 28'Humphreys 31'Gabbiadini 60'Williams 66' |
[16] | Rowan 48' |
Attendance: 5,528 (272 away fans) Referee: Scott Mathieson |
| 16 September 2003 8 | Stockport County | 1–2 | Hartlepool United | Edgeley Park, Stockport |
| 19:45 | Wilbraham 43' |
[17] | Williams 8' Gabbiadini 54' |
Attendance: 4,021 Referee: Tony Leake |
| 20 September 2003 9 | Brentford | 2–1 | Hartlepool United | Griffin Park, Brentford |
| 15:00 | Sonko 13' Wright 48' |
[18] | Tinkler 42' |
Attendance: 4,501 (592 away fans) Referee: Tony Bates |
| 27 September 2003 10 | Hartlepool United | 0–0 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Victoria Park, Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | [19] | Attendance: 5,443 (446 away fans) Referee: Alan Butler |
| 30 September 2003 11 | Hartlepool United | 2–0 | Wrexham | Victoria Park, Hartlepool |
| 19:45 | Clarke 23', 37' |
[20] | Attendance: 4,677 (104 away fans) Referee: Chris Foy |
| 4 October 2003 12 | AFC Bournemouth | 2–2 | Hartlepool United | Dean Court, Bournemouth |
| 15:00 | Holmes 79' Feeney 81' |
[21] | Tinkler 10' Strachan 90' |
Attendance: 6,342 (263 away fans) Referee: Steve Tomlin |
| 10 October 2003 13 | Hartlepool United | 1–1 | Sheffield Wednesday | Victoria Park, Hartlepool |
| 19:45 | Gabbiadini 84' |
[22] | Owusu 47' |
Attendance: 7,448 (916 away fans) Referee: Graham Salisbury |
| 18 October 2003 14 | Blackpool | 4–0 | Hartlepool United | Bloomfield Road, Blackpool |
| 15:00 | Douglas 4' Taylor 20', 40', 72' (pen.) |
[23] | Attendance: 6,871 (1,691 away fans) Referee: Mike Pike |
| 21 October 2003 15 | Chesterfield | 1–2 | Hartlepool United | Recreation Ground, Chesterfield |
| 19:45 | Cade 53' |
[24] | Evatt 26' (O.G.) Robinson 76' |
Attendance: 3,411 (321 away fans) Referee: Lee Probert |
| 25 October 2003 16 | Hartlepool United | 1–1 | Wycombe Wanderers | Victoria Park, Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Barron 40' |
[25] | Currie 3' |
Attendance: 5,153 (183 away fans) Referee: Martin Atkinson |
| 1 November 2003 17 | Notts County | 1–0 | Hartlepool United | Meadow Lane, Nottingham |
| 15:00 | Baldry 63' |
[26] | Attendance: 5,011 (675 away fans) Referee: Paul Danson |
| 15 November 2003 18 | Hartlepool United | 2–1 | Rushden & Diamonds | Victoria Park, Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Strachan 41' (pen.) Wilkinson 75' |
[27] | Jack 57' |
Attendance: 4,944 (203 away fans) Referee: Chris Foy |
| 22 November 2003 19 | Plymouth Argyle | 2–0 | Hartlepool United | Home Park, Plymouth |
| 15:00 | Keith 45' Lowndes 48' |
[28] | Attendance: 9,000 (93 away fans) Referee: Iain Williamson |
| 29 November 2003 20 | Hartlepool United | 2–0 | Swindon Town | Victoria Park, Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Strachan 18' (pen.) Wilkinson 86' |
[29] | Attendance: 4,493 (358 away fans) Referee: Eddie Evans |
| 13 December 2003 21 | QPR | 4–1 | Hartlepool United | Loftus Road, London |
| 15:00 | Gallen 27', 38' Padula 34'Ainsworth 50' |
[30] | Williams 71' |
Attendance: 15,003 (615 away fans) Referee: Andre Marriner |
| 20 December 2003 22 | Hartlepool United | 0–0 | Colchester United | Victoria Park, Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | [31] | Attendance: 4,135 (135 away fans) Referee: Tony Leake |
| 26 December 2003 23 | Hartlepool United | 1–2 | Barnsley | Victoria Park, Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Williams 22' |
[32] | Betsy 45', 69' |
Attendance: 6,520 (925 away fans) Referee: Mark Halsey |
| 28 December 2003 24 | Oldham Athletic | 0–2 | Hartlepool United | Boundary Park, Oldham |
| 15:00 | [33] | Williams 45' Porter 79' |
Attendance: 6,243 (541 away fans) Referee: Joe Ross |
| 10 January 2004 25 | Hartlepool United | 1–0 | Peterborough United | Victoria Park, Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Williams 37' |
[34] | Attendance: 4,855 (192 away fans) Referee: David Pugh |
| 17 January 2004 26 | Tranmere Rovers | 0–0 | Hartlepool United | Prenton Park, Birkenhead |
| 15:00 | [35] | Attendance: 7,418 (366 away fans) Referee: Mark Cowburn |
| 24 January 2004 27 | Hartlepool United | 1–2 | Bristol City | Victoria Park, Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Tinkler 70' |
[36] | Peacock 54' Tinnion 76' |
Attendance: 5,375 (660 away fans) Referee: Alan Kaye |
| 27 January 2004 28 | Port Vale | 2–5 | Hartlepool United | Vale Park, Stoke-on-Trent |
| 19:45 | Brooker 8' Cummins 87' |
[37] | Shuker 6' Humphreys 31'Nelson 69'Williams 74'Clarke 83' |
Attendance: 4,845 (95 away fans) Referee: Scott Mathieson |
| 7 February 2004 29 | Barnsley | 2–2 | Hartlepool United | Oakwell Stadium, Barnsley |
| 15:00 | Nardiello 56' Hayward 80' |
[38] | Williams 27' Tinkler 67' |
Attendance: 9,220 (752 away fans) Referee: Paul Robinson |
| 14 February 2004 30 | Sheffield Wednesday | 1–0 | Hartlepool United | Hillsborough Stadium, Sheffield |
| 15:00 | Ndumbu-Nsungu 80' (pen.) |
[39] | Attendance: 20,732 (2,144 away fans) Referee: Alan Butler |
| 20 February 2004 31 | Hartlepool United | 1–1 | Blackpool | Victoria Park, Hartlepool |
| 19:45 | Robertson 51' |
[40] | Sheron 74' |
Attendance: 5,497 (403 away fans) Referee: Mark Clattenburg |
| 28 February 2004 32 | Wycombe Wanderers | 3–4 | Hartlepool United | The Causeway Stadium, High Wycombe |
| 15:00 | Simpemba 8' McSporran 23'Tyson 64' |
[41] | Williams 4', 46' Robertson 10'Tinkler 39' (pen) |
Attendance: 4,731 (349 away fans) Referee: Mark Warren |
| 2 March 2004 33 | Hartlepool United | 2–0 | Chesterfield | Victoria Park, Hartlepool |
| 19:45 | Williams 52' Tinkler 71' |
[42] | Attendance: 4,736 (195 away fans) Referee: Carl Boyeson |
| 6 March 2004 34 | Colchester United | 1–2 | Hartlepool United | Layer Road, Colchester |
| 15:00 | Halford 35' |
[43] | Nelson 17' Istead 78' |
Attendance: 3,348 (320 away fans) Referee: Trevor Kettle |
| 13 March 2004 35 | Hartlepool United | 1–4 | QPR | Victoria Park, Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Porter 88' |
[44] | Furlong 48', 74' Gallen 52'Rowlands 76' |
Attendance: 6,519 (850 away fans) Referee: Ray Oliver |
| 20 March 2004 36 | Hartlepool United | 2–2 | Stockport County | Victoria Park, Hartlepool |
| 17:45 | Williams 10' Porter 58' |
[45] | Lambert 20' (pen.) Daly 21' |
Attendance: 4,674 (281 away fans) Referee: Phil Prosser |
| 20 March 2004 37 | Grimsby Town | 0–2 | Hartlepool United | Blundell Park, Cleethorpes |
| 15:00 | [46] | Boyd 29', 87' |
Attendance: 4,303 (506 away fans) Referee: Lee Mason |
| 27 March 2004 38 | Hartlepool United | 1–2 | Brentford | Victoria Park, Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Boyd 38' |
[47] | Tabb 2' Dobson 33' |
Attendance: 5,206 (235 away fans) Referee: Michael Ryan |
| 3 April 2004 39 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 2–0 | Hartlepool United | Withdean Stadium, Brighton |
| 15:00 | Knight 68' Iwelumo 90' |
[48] | Attendance: 6,257 (203 away fans) Referee: Joe Ross |
| 6 April 2004 40 | Hartlepool United | 4–3 | Luton Town | Victoria Park, Hartlepool |
| 19:45 | Sweeney 14' Boyd 53', 90' (pen.)Robertson 55' |
[49] | Howard 3' Leary 31', 59' |
Attendance: 4,434 (284 away fans) Referee: Fraser Stretton |
| 10 April 2004 41 | Hartlepool United | 2–1 | AFC Bournemouth | Victoria Park, Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Boyd 38', 69' |
[50] | Hayter 31' |
Attendance: 5,544 (238 away fans) Referee: Phil Joslin |
| 12 April 2004 42 | Wrexham | 1–2 | Hartlepool United | Racecourse Ground, Wrexham |
| 15:00 | Barrett 71' |
[51] | Clarke 41' Danns 63' |
Attendance: 3,786 (425 away fans) Referee: Trevor Parkes |
| 17 April 2004 43 | Hartlepool United | 4–0 | Notts County | Victoria Park, Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Humphreys 42' Boyd 55', 56'Robertson 69' |
[52] | Attendance: 5,629 (325 away fans) Referee: Kevin Wright |
| 24 April 2004 44 | Rushden & Diamonds | 0–2 | Hartlepool United | Nene Park, Irthlingborough |
| 15:00 | [53] | Williams 56' Boyd 79' |
Attendance: 4,568 (1,103 away fans) Referee: Andre Marriner |
| 1 May 2004 45 | Hartlepool United | 1–3 | Plymouth Argyle | Victoria Park, Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Boyd 11' |
[54] | Hodges 12' Lowndes 42'Tinkler 48' (O.G.) |
Attendance: 7,437 (892 away fans) Referee: Tony Leake |
| 8 May 2004 46 | Swindon Town | 1–1 | Hartlepool United | County Ground, Swindon |
| 15:00 | Igoe 7' |
[55] | Boyd 71' |
Attendance: 11,627 (1,468 away fans) Referee: Mike Fletcher |
Play-offs
[edit]| 15 May 2004 Semi-final first leg | Hartlepool United | 1–1 | Bristol City | Victoria Park, Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Porter 74' |
[56] | Rougier 5' |
Attendance: 7,211 (668 away fans) Referee: Paul Taylor |
| 19 May 2004 Semi-final second leg | Bristol City | 2–1 (3–2 agg.) | Hartlepool United | Ashton Gate, Bristol |
| 19:45 | Goodfellow 88' Roberts 90' |
[57] | Sweeney 63' |
Attendance: 18,434 (1,168 away fans) Referee: Graham Poll |
FA Cup
[edit]| 8 November 2003 First round | Hartlepool United | 4–0 | Whitby Town | Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Gabbiadini 25', 30' Humphreys 51'Brackstone 68' |
Report | Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 5,294 (688 away fans) Referee: Michael Ryan |
| 7 December 2003 Second round | Burton Albion | 0–1 | Hartlepool United | Burton |
| 15:00 | Report | Porter 70' |
Stadium: Eton Park Attendance: 3,132 (468 away fans) Referee: Phil Crossley |
| 3 January 2004 Third round | Sunderland | 1–0 | Hartlepool United | Sunderland |
| 15:00 | Arca 53' |
Report | Stadium: Stadium of Light Attendance: 40,816 (9,109 away fans) Referee: Graham Barber |
League Cup
[edit]| 13 August 2003 First round | Sheffield Wednesday | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (4–5 p) | Hartlepool United | Sheffield |
| 19:45 | Lee 50' Wood 115' |
Report | Robinson 56' (pen.) Istead 104' |
Stadium: Hillsborough Stadium Attendance: 13,410 (1,099 away fans) Referee: George Cain |
| Penalties | ||||
Quinn  Smith  Kuqi Cooke Barry-Murphy |
Robinson Henderson Robson Jordan Strachan |
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| 23 September 2003 Second round | Hartlepool United | 1–2 | West Brom | Hartlepool |
| 19:45 | Robinson 45' (pen.) |
Report | Clement 62' Hulse 81' |
Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 5,265 (566 away fans) Referee: Phil Prosser |
League Trophy
[edit]| 14 October 2003 First round | Oldham Athletic | 3–3 (5–3 p) | Hartlepool United | Oldham |
| 19:45 | Zola 6' Vernon 22'Boshell 71' |
Report | Williams 12' Clarke 59', 90' |
Stadium: Boundary Park Attendance: 3,575 (103 away fans) Referee: Fraser Stretton |
| Penalties | ||||
| Vernon Boshell Holden Hudson Clegg |
Robinson Robinson Tinkler Boyd |
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