Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Northampton Town. A crowd of 8,420 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Derby County are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Lawrence.
The pitch is in great condition.
Derby County are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Lawrence.
0.00
0-0Derby County kick off and get the first half underway!
3.08
0-0Dale Terry hits a low pass to Alexander Elliott. Alexander Elliott shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
8.05
0-0Ashley Wainwright flicks a high pass forward. Jon Fletcher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jon Fletcher threads the ball through to Alexander Elliott. Alexander Elliott shoots from long range. Warren Terry gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
9.54
Dale Terry kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Lisbie. Kevin Lisbie shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
12.05
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Jon Fletcher laces a weighted ball forward to Kevin Lisbie. Kevin Lisbie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul McCoist.
14.14
0-0Peter Mcgovern catches Edward Lisbie on the ankles. Peter Mcgovern is shown the yellow card! Edward Lisbie gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.47
Jon Fletcher flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Lisbie. Kevin Lisbie threads a neat, attacking ball through to Peter Mcgovern. Peter Mcgovern rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
20.56
Paul McCoist flicks a high ball forward to Damien Plowright who takes it down. Damien Plowright chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Wesselmann. Simon Wesselmann tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
22.21
0-0Sylvain Simonsen clumsily knocks into Damien Campbell. The referee calls over Sylvain Simonsen and warns him to calm down! Damien Campbell runs off the knock.
28.55
0-0Richard Naysmith picks a pass forward to Ian Dichio. Ian Dichio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Prior. Stuart Prior knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Wesselmann. Simon Wesselmann outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Stan Murphy is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
30.41
0-1Dale Terry flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Elliott who takes it down. Alexander Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Lisbie. Kevin Lisbie powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.05
Dale Terry advances with the ball. Dale Terry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Ashley Wainwright kicks a strong pass forward to Dale Terry. Dale Terry flicks a high pass forward. Peter Mcgovern collects the pass. Peter Mcgovern whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Elliott. Alexander Elliott jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Derby County appear unchanged since the first half. Northampton Town also appear unchanged since the first half. The Derby County players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Northampton Town kick off!
54.45
Jon Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Alexander Elliott. Alexander Elliott plays a scrappy one-two with Kevin Lisbie and advances towards the goal... Alexander Elliott tries a spectacular strike. Warren Terry gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
55.57
0-1Oleg Joachim flicks the ball to his team mate, Dale Terry. Dale Terry flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Elliott collects the pass. Alexander Elliott puts a great ball through. Peter Mcgovern runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
57.07
Sylvain Simonsen makes a simple pass to Simon Wesselmann. Simon Wesselmann shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
59.13
Richard Naysmith breaks forward. Richard Naysmith hits a low pass to Stuart Prior. Stuart Prior shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
63.46
Stanley Boertien sees Dale Terry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dale Terry flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Lisbie controls it well on his chest. Kevin Lisbie shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
65.02
Sylvain Simonsen hacks Damien Campbell from behind! The referee warns Sylvain Simonsen again to calm down! Damien Campbell stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.08
Stanley Boertien makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jon Fletcher. Jon Fletcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Mcgovern. Peter Mcgovern shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
77.06
0-1Derby County have made 3 substitutions with Eddie Brighton replacing Paul McCoist, Stephen Crooks replacing Sylvain Simonsen and Steve Beattie replacing Gareth Joachim .
78.08
Jon Fletcher kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Lisbie. Kevin Lisbie shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Warren Terry!
79.19
Richard Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Stephen Crooks. With a delightful solo run, Stephen Crooks stretches the opposition's defence. Stephen Crooks lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Prior. Stuart Prior heads the ball goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.36
Damien Plowright knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Wesselmann. Simon Wesselmann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oleg Joachim.
85.02
Ian Dichio advances with the ball. Ian Dichio chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Prior. Stuart Prior muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
87.27
Stanley Boertien passes the ball forward to Dale Terry. Dale Terry flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Elliott who takes it down. Alexander Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Lisbie. Kevin Lisbie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
Richard Naysmith threads the ball through to Steve Beattie. Steve Beattie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Prior. Stuart Prior controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
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
| Kevin Lisbie 30, 87 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Lisbie of Northampton Town |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Warren Terry (GK)
7
2. Edward Lisbie (DEF)
6
3. Richard Naysmith (DEF)
7
4. Paul McCoist (DEF)
6
5. Shaun Carlton (MID)
6
6. Sylvain Simonsen (MID)
5
7. Ian Dichio (MID)
6
8. Damien Plowright (MID)
6
9. Gareth Joachim (MID)
6
10. Simon Wesselmann (ATT)
6
11. Stuart Prior (ATT)
6
12. Stephen Crooks (ATT)
6
13. Eddie Brighton (ATT)
6
14. Steve Beattie (DEF)
6
1. Danny Howey (GK)
6
2. Stan Murphy (DEF)
6
3. Ashley Wainwright (DEF)
6
4. Stanley Boertien (DEF)
7
5. Oleg Joachim (DEF)
6
6. Jon Fletcher (MID)
7
7. Damien Campbell (MID)
6
8. Dale Terry (MID)
7
9. Kevin Lisbie (ATT)
9
10. Peter Mcgovern (ATT)
5
11. Alexander Elliott (ATT)
8
12. Graham Jacobs (GK)
0
13. Peter Wright (MID)
0
14. Kwami Salaun (DEF)
0