Match Report
| Sheffield United | Sheffield United |  |  | Northampton Town | Northampton Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Steven Templeton | Steven Templeton | manager | Jakob Falk-sørensen | Jakob Falk-sørensen | |||||||||||||||||
| Paul Burbage | P. Burbage |  | 58 | G |  | 1 | | G | 60 | | Norman Simonsen | N. Simonsen | |||||||||
| Eddie Stuart | E. Stuart | | 48 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 |  | Tiago Viana | T. Viana | |||||||||
| Gavin Mercer | G. Mercer | | 58 | D | | 3 | | D | 59 |  | Uwe Seibert | U. Seibert | |||||||||
| Leon Rösler | L. Rösler | | 55 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 61 |  | Urvin van Gastel | U. van Gastel | ||||||||
| Neil Dalglish | N. Dalglish |  | 61 | D | | 5 | | | D | 59 |  | Morten Laursen | M. Laursen | ||||||||
| Mervin Makin | M. Makin | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 60 | | Glynn Royce | G. Royce | |||||||||
| George Boateng | G. Boateng | | 67 | M | | 7 | | M | 60 | | Leon Marsden | L. Marsden | |||||||||
| Ivan Potts | I. Potts | | 53 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Vitor Lima | V. Lima | |||||||||
| Stephen Campbell | S. Campbell | | 62 | A | | 9 | | M | 63 | | Callum Rae | C. Rae | |||||||||
| Tim Best | T. Best | | 60 | A | | 10 | | A | 60 | | Alfred Mowbray | A. Mowbray | |||||||||
| Scott Henderson | S. Henderson | | 69 | A | | 11 | | A | 58 |  | Enrico Benussi | E. Benussi | |||||||||
| Brian Grant | B. Grant | | 53 | D | | 12 | | D | 61 | | Warren Merson | W. Merson | |||||||||
| Ian Weir | I. Weir | | 53 | M | | 13 | | M | 58 |  | Zbigniew Deyna | Z. Deyna | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Bramble | N. Bramble | | 48 | A | | 14 | | A | 59 | | Pedro Oliveira | P. Oliveira | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Northampton Town. A crowd of 8,265 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by David Pearson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by David Pearson.
0.00
0-0Sheffield United start the match!
4.51
0-0Eddie Stuart flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Campbell who brings the ball under control. Stephen Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Tim Best. Tim Best sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.06
0-0Ivan Potts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell plays a one-two with Tim Best and advances towards the goal... Stephen Campbell rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Norman Simonsen. Excellent save.
10.13
0-0Alfred Mowbray flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Rae. Callum Rae threads the ball through to Leon Marsden but he's offside!
15.52
1-0Ivan Potts hits a low pass to Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin threads a neat ball through to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell plays a scrappy one-two with George Boateng and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stephen Campbell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.27
1-0Leon Rösler barges into Enrico Benussi. Leon Rösler is warned by the referee! Enrico Benussi stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.19
Leon Marsden flicks the ball to his team mate, Glynn Royce. Glynn Royce cuts inside the box! Glynn Royce takes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
24.10
1-0Uwe Seibert kicks a strong pass forward to Vitor Lima. Vitor Lima sees Leon Marsden in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon Marsden knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Burbage who gathers it comfortably.
28.12
Neil Dalglish powers a long ball forward. Stephen Campbell sees Mervin Makin just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Mervin Makin looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
33.01
Mervin Makin sees Scott Henderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Henderson shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
36.38
Urvin van Gastel hits a low pass to Callum Rae. Callum Rae takes it forward alone. Callum Rae whips in a cross ball towards Alfred Mowbray. Alfred Mowbray jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Paul Burbage is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield United appear unchanged since the first half. Northampton Town have changed their lineup with Warren Merson replacing Tiago Viana, Zbigniew Deyna replacing Glynn Royce and Pedro Oliveira replacing Enrico Benussi. The Northampton Town players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Northampton Town start the second half!
49.26
Tim Best hacks Zbigniew Deyna from behind! The referee brings Tim Best to one side and gives him a warning! Zbigniew Deyna hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.32
George Boateng kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Potts. Ivan Potts finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
57.03
Ivan Potts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, George Boateng. George Boateng flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Campbell who takes it down. Stephen Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson makes a convincing header but is denied by Norman Simonsen. Excellent save.
60.20
George Boateng hits a low pass to Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson cuts inside the box! Scott Henderson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.31
Alfred Mowbray runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alfred Mowbray controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
69.16
Ivan Potts makes a beautiful solo run. Ivan Potts passes the ball forward but Stephen Campbell is offside!
75.23
Vitor Lima threads a neat ball through to Alfred Mowbray. Alfred Mowbray knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Dalglish.
77.30
2-1Pedro Oliveira barges into Gavin Mercer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Mercer runs off the knock.
79.26
Gavin Mercer flicks a high pass forward to Ivan Potts who brings the ball under control. Ivan Potts chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to George Boateng but the referee indicates it's offside!
83.22
Ivan Potts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell edges inside the box! Stephen Campbell tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.37
3-1George Boateng clumsily knocks into Leon Marsden. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leon Marsden gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
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
| Stephen Campbell 16, 83 Scott Henderson 60 | Alfred Mowbray 65 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Campbell of Sheffield United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Paul Burbage (GK)
6
2. Eddie Stuart (DEF)
6
3. Gavin Mercer (DEF)
6
4. Leon Rösler (DEF)
6
5. Neil Dalglish (DEF)
6
6. Mervin Makin (MID)
6
7. George Boateng (MID)
6
8. Ivan Potts (MID)
7
9. Stephen Campbell (ATT)
9
10. Tim Best (ATT)
5
11. Scott Henderson (ATT)
8
12. Brian Grant (DEF)
0
13. Ian Weir (MID)
0
14. Nwankwo Bramble (ATT)
0
1. Norman Simonsen (GK)
6
2. Tiago Viana (DEF)
6
3. Uwe Seibert (DEF)
6
4. Urvin van Gastel (DEF)
6
5. Morten Laursen (DEF)
6
6. Glynn Royce (MID)
6
7. Leon Marsden (MID)
6
8. Vitor Lima (MID)
6
9. Callum Rae (MID)
6
10. Alfred Mowbray (ATT)
8
11. Enrico Benussi (ATT)
6
12. Warren Merson (DEF)
6
13. Zbigniew Deyna (MID)
6
14. Pedro Oliveira (ATT)
6