Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Oakwell where Barnsley play host to Northampton Town. A crowd of 2,689 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Both Barnsley and Northampton Town are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Northampton Town kick off!
4.11
Brian Hapgood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Spencer Laver. Spencer Laver plays a perfect one-two with Greg Montague and rushes in on goal... Spencer Laver takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
6.28
Paul Williams brings the ball forward. Paul Williams shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.11
Kevin Hunt passes the ball forward to Brendan Ince. Brendan Ince shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.11
Dennis Harrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Williams. Paul Williams knocks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Ince. Brendan Ince sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
16.50
Jon Oakley passes the ball forward to Spencer Laver. Spencer Laver knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Montague. Greg Montague flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
21.23
Darren Beresford flicks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Laver. Spencer Laver goes all the way! Spencer Laver shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.49
Brian Hapgood comes in with a late challenge on Paul Williams. Brian Hapgood is warned by the referee! Paul Williams runs off the knock.
26.16
Marc Wetherall flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Beresford. Darren Beresford knocks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Lawton. Isaiah Lawton chips the ball to his team mate, Spencer Laver. Spencer Laver cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.27
Jon Oakley makes a probing pass to Greg Montague. Greg Montague knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dennis Harrison.
34.29
Jon Oakley makes a probing pass to Isaiah Lawton. Isaiah Lawton shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.46
Isaiah Lawton barges into Aaron Drake. Isaiah Lawton is warned by the referee! Aaron Drake stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.46
Marc Wetherall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Beresford. Darren Beresford deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Spencer Laver. Spencer Laver knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aaron Drake.
42.05
Aaron Drake makes a probing pass to Kevin Hunt. Kevin Hunt makes a probing pass to Tommy Lofthouse. Tommy Lofthouse goes all the way! Tommy Lofthouse tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
44.06
Dennis Harrison advances with the ball. Dennis Harrison chips the ball to his team mate, Tommy Lofthouse. Tommy Lofthouse lofts in a cross ball towards Brendan Ince. Brendan Ince flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Kevin Hunt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brendan Ince. Brendan Ince kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Lofthouse. Tommy Lofthouse rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Barnsley get the second half underway!
47.53
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
55.02
Seth Mcleod makes a probing pass to Jon Oakley. Jon Oakley knocks the ball forward to Isaiah Lawton. Isaiah Lawton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.09
Brian Hapgood kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Montague. Greg Montague makes a probing pass to Isaiah Lawton but he's offside!
60.15
Scott Draper kicks a strong pass forward to Jon Oakley. Jon Oakley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Montague. Greg Montague goes all the way! Greg Montague rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.50
Darren Beresford makes a probing pass to Spencer Laver. Spencer Laver plays a perfect one-two with Isaiah Lawton and rushes in on goal... Spencer Laver tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.37
Brian Hapgood chips the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Lawton. Isaiah Lawton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
69.29
Kevin Hunt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Lofthouse. Tommy Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Lineker. Stephen Lineker heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.06
Jon Oakley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Greg Montague. Greg Montague shoots from 25 yards but somehow Eddie Atherton manages to keep it out.
79.41
Aaron Drake sees a break and surges forward. Aaron Drake kicks a strong pass forward to Brendan Ince. Brendan Ince controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
81.17
Gary Jobson takes it forward alone. Gary Jobson shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
83.35
Kevin Hunt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Lineker. Stephen Lineker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Abraham Zokora who gathers it comfortably.
85.18
Marc Wetherall barges into Stephen Lineker. The referee calls over Marc Wetherall and warns him to calm down! Stephen Lineker gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Seth Mcleod controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darren Beresford. Darren Beresford makes a simple pass to Isaiah Lawton. Isaiah Lawton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Montague but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Spencer Laver of Barnsley

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 8 vs 8
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 54.2168674698795 vs 45.7831325301205
Play Area
Home team third: 22.89%, Midfield: 46.99%, Away team third: 30.12%