Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Burnley. A crowd of 4,351 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Northampton Town and Burnley are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Burnley kick off the first half!
6.25
Les Laycock knocks the ball forward to Aaron Simonsen. Aaron Simonsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.59
Spencer Howells knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Godber. Alberto Godber deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfred Moore. Alfred Moore shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.58
Chris Boyd makes a simple pass to Anthony Rodgers. Anthony Rodgers knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Wright. Dean Wright shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Ben Beagrie has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.56
Chris Boyd brings the ball forward. Chris Boyd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.08
Spencer Howells flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Godber. Alberto Godber chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Rodgers. Anthony Rodgers shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.40
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
28.51
Nicky Potts flicks the ball to his team mate, George Ball. George Ball shoots from 20 yards but Simon Sinclair is on top of it.
30.56
Mark Rowett makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mervin Powell. Mervin Powell decides to run forward with the ball. Mervin Powell knocks the ball forward to Alfred Moore but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
38.09
Chris Boyd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Wright. Dean Wright shoots from distance but somehow Ben Beagrie manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Northampton Town kicking off!
49.53
Bill Howells deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Les Laycock. Les Laycock makes a simple pass to George Ball. George Ball tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.36
Nicky Potts brings the ball forward. Nicky Potts plays a perfect one-two with George Ball and rushes in on goal... Nicky Potts shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Simon Sinclair!
60.31
Neil Philips makes a simple pass to Aaron Simonsen. Aaron Simonsen knocks the ball forward to George Ball. George Ball cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
61.29
Burnley are easily keeping Northampton Town at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
63.15
Titus Britton flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Potts. Nicky Potts brings the ball forward. Nicky Potts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aaron Simonsen. Aaron Simonsen shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.00
Peter Mustoe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Boyd. Chris Boyd flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Rodgers. Anthony Rodgers tries a spectacular long range effort. Ben Beagrie easily smothers it.
72.57
Titus Britton chips the ball to his team mate, Nicky Potts. Nicky Potts flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Gardner. Gilles Gardner shoots from distance but it is miles over!
77.16
Mervin Powell advances with the ball. Mervin Powell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Mervin Powell scores for Burnley!!
85.32
Chris Boyd kicks a strong pass forward to Alfred Moore. Alfred Moore knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ben Beagrie who gathers it comfortably.
87.50
Nicky Potts passes the ball forward to Gilles Gardner. Gilles Gardner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Mervin Powell of Burnley

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 47.5409836065574 vs 52.4590163934426
Play Area
Home team third: 31.15%, Midfield: 45.90%, Away team third: 22.95%