Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Joe Summerbell.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Joe Summerbell.
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion kick off and get the first half underway!
3.01
0-0Scott Thirlwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Stan Smith. Stan Smith makes a beautiful solo run. Stan Smith threads a neat ball through to Gavin Lee. Some good footwork from Gavin Lee provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
9.29
0-0Tony Milburn knocks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Greaves. Marvin Greaves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Teddy Woodcock. Teddy Woodcock kicks a strong pass forward to Lomano Palmer but the referee indicates it's offside!
10.06
Arthur Davies darts forward. Arthur Davies shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.41
Oleg Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Gavin Lee. Gavin Lee shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
27.16
0-0Darren Beagrie hacks Fredrik Byrne from behind! The referee calls over Darren Beagrie and warns him to calm down! Fredrik Byrne hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.35
0-0Marvin Greaves flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Beagrie. Darren Beagrie lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Woodcock. Teddy Woodcock powers a header at goal but somehow Eddie Priestley manages to keep it out.
32.21
Paul Hitchcock chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Woodcock. Teddy Woodcock shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.58
Arthur Davies sees Teddy Woodcock in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Teddy Woodcock sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.17
Damien Oakes makes a probing pass to Paul Hitchcock. Paul Hitchcock hits a low pass to Teddy Woodcock. Teddy Woodcock kicks a strong pass forward to Lomano Palmer but the referee indicates it's offside!
39.33
0-0Northampton Town are in full control of this game.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Northampton Town have changed their lineup with Eoin Bowyer replacing Arthur Davies. Brighton and Hove Albion appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Northampton Town start the second half!
49.53
Scott Middleton knocks the ball to his team mate, Lomano Palmer. Lomano Palmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darren Beagrie but he's offside!
53.07
With vision, Sylvain Barrett plays the ball forward to Paul Hitchcock. Paul Hitchcock advances with the ball. Paul Hitchcock whips in a cross ball towards Lomano Palmer. Lomano Palmer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's drastically wayward!
54.50
Scott Thirlwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stan Smith. Stan Smith knocks the ball forward to Eddie Murray. Eddie Murray runs straight at the defence! Eddie Murray looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.09
0-0Scott Middleton threads the ball through to Darren Beagrie. Darren Beagrie whips in a cross ball towards Lomano Palmer. Lomano Palmer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The shot is on target but blocked by Fredrik Byrne. That should have been a goal!
60.48
Eoin Bowyer plays the ball forward to Darren Beagrie. Darren Beagrie plays the ball forward to Lomano Palmer who has made a great run into the box. Lomano Palmer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
66.54
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
69.29
1-0Sylvain Barrett makes a simple pass to Marvin Greaves. Marvin Greaves chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Woodcock. Teddy Woodcock advances inside the box! Teddy Woodcock rockets a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
72.28
1-0Jacob Priestley flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Murray controls it well on his chest. Eddie Murray knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sylvain Barrett.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Teddy Woodcock of Northampton Town |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Henry Duberry (GK)
6
2. Sylvain Barrett (DEF)
6
3. Damien Oakes (DEF)
6
4. Tony Milburn (DEF)
7
5. Paul Hitchcock (MID)
7
6. Marvin Greaves (MID)
8
7. Arthur Davies (MID)
6
8. Scott Middleton (MID)
7
9. Lomano Palmer (ATT)
6
10. Darren Beagrie (ATT)
7
11. Teddy Woodcock (ATT)
9
12. Rio Brown (DEF)
0
13. Liam Hunt (DEF)
0
14. Eoin Bowyer (GK)
6
1. Eddie Priestley (GK)
6
2. Fredrik Byrne (DEF)
6
3. Scott Thirlwell (DEF)
6
4. Carl Southgate (DEF)
6
5. Stan Smith (MID)
7
6. Oleg Gascoigne (MID)
6
7. Daniel Watson (MID)
6
8. Jacob Priestley (MID)
6
9. Des Higginbotham (MID)
7
10. Eddie Murray (ATT)
7
11. Gavin Lee (ATT)
6
12. Wes Hitchcock (ATT)
0
13. Oleg James (ATT)
0
14. Steve Merson (DEF)
0