Match Report
| Northampton Town | Northampton Town |  |  | Leeds United | Leeds United | ||||||||||||||||
| Jakob Falk-sørensen | Jakob Falk-sørensen | manager | Mandi Belo | Mandi Belo | |||||||||||||||||
| Norman Simonsen | N. Simonsen |  | 60 | G |  | 1 | | G | 50 | | David Lowe | D. Lowe | |||||||||
| Tiago Viana | T. Viana |  | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 | | Spencer Defoe | S. Defoe | |||||||||
| Daan Ricci | D. Ricci |  | 55 | D | | 3 | | D | 65 |  | Max Chandler | M. Chandler | |||||||||
| Warren Merson | W. Merson | | 61 | D | | 4 | | D | 70 | | Paul Allman | P. Allman | |||||||||
| Eoin Grondin | E. Grondin | | 50 | D |  | | 5 | | D | 67 |  | Sebastian Sanchez | S. Sanchez | ||||||||
| Edward Lineker | E. Lineker | | 59 | M | | 6 | | M | 71 |  | Scott Hansen | S. Hansen | |||||||||
| Dean Le Tissier | D. Le Tissier | | 61 | M | | 7 | | M | 63 | | Kieron Mcgreal | K. Mcgreal | |||||||||
| Gavin Rae | G. Rae | | 61 | M | | 8 | | A | 64 | | Ashley Seaman | A. Seaman | |||||||||
| Callum Rae | C. Rae | | 63 | M | | 9 | | A | 67 | | Tim Ball | T. Ball | |||||||||
| Enrico Benussi | E. Benussi |  | 60 | A | | 10 | | | A | 74 | | Harvey Burgess | H. Burgess | ||||||||
| Giacomo Delpiano | G. Delpiano | | 59 | A | | 11 | | A | 59 | | Adam Hapgood | A. Hapgood | |||||||||
| Uwe Seibert | U. Seibert |  | 59 | D | | 12 | | G | 68 | | Billy Rae | B. Rae | |||||||||
| Raimond Van Der Leegte | R. Van Der Leegte | | 56 | M | | 13 | | A | 50 | | Colin McGrory | C. McGrory | |||||||||
| Johann Simon | J. Simon |  | 28 | A | | 14 | | A | 48 | | Paolo Pallister | P. Pallister | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 10,112 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mccann.
The pitch is in great condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mccann.
0.00
0-0Northampton Town kick off!
3.24
0-0Dean Le Tissier flicks a high pass forward. Enrico Benussi controls it well on his chest. Enrico Benussi makes a probing pass between the defence to Dean Le Tissier. Dean Le Tissier shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but is blocked by Sebastian Sanchez.
10.02
0-0Edward Lineker makes a simple pass to Dean Le Tissier. Dean Le Tissier lofts in a cross ball towards Enrico Benussi. Enrico Benussi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it rises well off target!
15.53
0-0Giacomo Delpiano flicks a high pass forward. Enrico Benussi controls it well on his chest. Enrico Benussi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.29
Spencer Defoe passes the ball forward to Scott Hansen. Scott Hansen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ashley Seaman. Ashley Seaman shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
22.05
Paul Allman chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Hansen. Scott Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to Ashley Seaman. Ashley Seaman cuts inside the box! Ashley Seaman muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.20
0-0Edward Lineker clumsily knocks into Ashley Seaman. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ashley Seaman runs off the knock.
26.16
0-1Ashley Seaman threads a neat ball through to Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Ball. Tim Ball is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
30.47
0-1Paul Allman knocks the ball forward to Scott Hansen. Scott Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Norman Simonsen smothers it!
32.39
Kieron Mcgreal flicks a high ball forward to Ashley Seaman who takes it down. Ashley Seaman plays a quick one-two with Adam Hapgood and rushes in on goal... Ashley Seaman rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
33.56
Scott Hansen passes the ball forward to Adam Hapgood. Adam Hapgood whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Seaman. Ashley Seaman powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.10
Paul Allman knocks the ball forward to Kieron Mcgreal. Kieron Mcgreal runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kieron Mcgreal plays a one-two with Tim Ball and advances towards the goal... Kieron Mcgreal takes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
44.50
Daan Ricci clumsily knocks into Tim Ball. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tim Ball stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
0-1Tim Ball hacks Daan Ricci from behind! The referee brings Tim Ball to one side and gives him a warning! Daan Ricci grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Northampton Town have changed their lineup with Uwe Seibert replacing Tiago Viana and Raimond Van Der Leegte replacing Dean Le Tissier. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half. The Northampton Town players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Leeds United kick off and get the second half underway!
51.42
Scott Hansen surges forward with the ball. Scott Hansen whips in a cross ball towards Adam Hapgood. Adam Hapgood is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.55
Edward Lineker sees a break and surges forward. Edward Lineker makes a probing pass between the defence to Giacomo Delpiano. Giacomo Delpiano side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but David Lowe smothers it!
55.56
0-2Paul Allman makes an attacking run forward. Paul Allman passes the ball forward but Tim Ball is offside!
57.11
Spencer Defoe threads a neat ball through to Kieron Mcgreal. Kieron Mcgreal chips the ball to his team mate, Ashley Seaman. Ashley Seaman deftly passes the ball to Harvey Burgess, releasing him through on goal. Harvey Burgess shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
59.29
Sebastian Sanchez pushes up the pitch. Sebastian Sanchez threads a neat ball through to Scott Hansen. Scott Hansen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Warren Merson.
69.42
Daan Ricci sees Edward Lineker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With great vision, Edward Lineker plays the ball forward to Giacomo Delpiano. Giacomo Delpiano plays a scrappy one-two with Enrico Benussi and stumbles forward towards the goal... Giacomo Delpiano looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Giacomo Delpiano!
78.02
Spencer Defoe knocks the ball forward to Kieron Mcgreal. Kieron Mcgreal threads a neat ball through to Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.15
1-2Gavin Rae plays the ball forward to Edward Lineker. Edward Lineker passes the ball forward to Giacomo Delpiano. Giacomo Delpiano runs straight at the defence! Max Chandler clumsily knocks into Giacomo Delpiano. Giacomo Delpiano appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
84.03
Ashley Seaman chips the ball to his team mate, Tim Ball. Tim Ball plays a one-two with Harvey Burgess and advances towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Tim Ball provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Giacomo Delpiano 69 | Tim Ball 26 Adam Hapgood 51 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Giacomo Delpiano of Northampton Town |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Norman Simonsen (GK)
6
2. Tiago Viana (DEF)
6
3. Daan Ricci (DEF)
5
4. Warren Merson (DEF)
6
5. Eoin Grondin (DEF)
6
6. Edward Lineker (MID)
6
7. Dean Le Tissier (MID)
6
8. Gavin Rae (MID)
7
9. Callum Rae (MID)
6
10. Enrico Benussi (ATT)
7
11. Giacomo Delpiano (ATT)
9
12. Uwe Seibert (DEF)
6
13. Raimond Van Der Leegte (MID)
6
14. Johann Simon (ATT)
0
1. David Lowe (GK)
6
2. Spencer Defoe (DEF)
6
3. Max Chandler (DEF)
6
4. Paul Allman (DEF)
7
5. Sebastian Sanchez (DEF)
7
6. Scott Hansen (MID)
8
7. Kieron Mcgreal (MID)
7
8. Ashley Seaman (ATT)
7
9. Tim Ball (ATT)
8
10. Harvey Burgess (ATT)
7
11. Adam Hapgood (ATT)
8
12. Billy Rae (GK)
0
13. Colin McGrory (ATT)
0
14. Paolo Pallister (ATT)
0