Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play Aston Villa in this league cup game. A crowd of 4,490 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.
0.00
0-0Northampton Town kick off and get the match underway!
2.17
0-0Brian Draper chips the ball to his team mate, Noah Weigel. Noah Weigel shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.09
0-0Stephen Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Leon Godber. Leon Godber knocks the ball forward to Gavin Youds. Gavin Youds plays a one-two with Noah Weigel and advances towards the goal... Gavin Youds cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Del Charlton!
14.51
0-1Marcos Dominguez threads a neat ball through to Glynn Campbell. Seeing a gap ahead, Glynn Campbell plays the ball forward to Adrian Higginbotham. Adrian Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Cope. Simon Cope heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.08
Andre Ferreira makes a probing pass to Gavin Youds. Gavin Youds sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
21.52
0-1Noah Weigel catches Alun Todd on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alun Todd runs off the knock.
27.11
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
28.46
Brian Draper knocks the ball forward to Noah Weigel. Noah Weigel finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
34.35
0-1Reinier de Ruiter flicks a high pass forward. Brian Draper collects the pass. Brian Draper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastian Spengler. Sebastian Spengler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.48
0-1Marcos Dominguez takes a short throw-in bringing Jean Francois Riou into play. Jean Francois Riou decides to run forward with the ball. With great vision, Jean Francois Riou plays the ball forward to Simon Cope. Simon Cope kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Higginbotham but the referee indicates it's offside!
44.27
Simon Laycock changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Simon Laycock knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Meiklejohn.
45.00
0-1Reinier de Ruiter passes the ball forward to Leon Godber. Leon Godber chips the ball to his team mate, Noah Weigel. Noah Weigel edges inside the box! Marcos Dominguez catches Noah Weigel on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Northampton Town appear unchanged since the first half. Aston Villa also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Aston Villa kicking off!
48.33
Marcos Dominguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Glynn Campbell. Glynn Campbell makes a probing pass to Simon Cope. Simon Cope controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
49.53
Leon Godber flicks a high pass forward. Noah Weigel controls it well on his chest. Noah Weigel shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.15
Glynn Campbell threads the ball through to Adrian Higginbotham. Adrian Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Reinier de Ruiter.
57.19
Alun Todd threads a neat ball through to Scott Hibbs. Scott Hibbs plays the ball forward to Dale Swift. Dale Swift knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Higginbotham. Adrian Higginbotham connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.52
0-1Northampton Town have made 3 substitutions with Ruel Davies replacing Gavin Youds, Tom Mentink replacing Noah Weigel and Craig Morton replacing Sebastian Spengler .Aston Villa have made a substitution with Paul Cope replacing Glynn Campbell .
61.53
Duncan Glass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Morton. Craig Morton shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.48
Reinier de Ruiter flicks the ball to his team mate, Andre Ferreira. Andre Ferreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Davies. Ruel Davies edges inside the box! Ruel Davies takes a shot at goal but is denied by Del Charlton. Excellent save.
67.51
0-1Alun Todd comes in with a late challenge on Tom Mentink. Alun Todd is shown the yellow card! Tom Mentink grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.05
Showing great composure, Marcos Dominguez plays the ball forward to Simon Laycock. Simon Laycock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dale Swift. Dale Swift whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Higginbotham. Adrian Higginbotham makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.02
Alun Todd knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Hibbs. Scott Hibbs sees space and advances. Scott Hibbs plays a quick one-two with Simon Cope and rushes in on goal... Scott Hibbs side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Solid save from Sean Bresciano.
78.53
Brian Draper flicks a high pass forward. Ruel Davies holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruel Davies knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Morton. Craig Morton powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Del Charlton had no chance!! Goal for Northampton Town!
81.11
1-1Jean Francois Riou hits a low pass to Scott Hibbs. Scott Hibbs runs straight at the opposition's defence. Scott Hibbs lofts in a cross ball towards Dale Swift. Dale Swift flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but Alejandro Suarez blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
84.57
Stephen Meiklejohn makes a simple pass to Brian Draper. Brian Draper knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Davies. Ruel Davies sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Del Charlton!
90.00
Duncan Glass plays the ball forward to Ruel Davies. Ruel Davies hits a low pass to Craig Morton. Craig Morton muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Del Charlton with no chance!! Goal for Northampton Town!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Craig Morton 79, 90 | Simon Cope 15 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Craig Morton of Northampton Town |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Sean Bresciano (GK)
6
2. Alejandro Suarez (DEF)
6
3. Reinier de Ruiter (DEF)
6
4. Stephen Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
5. Duncan Glass (MID)
6
6. Brian Draper (MID)
7
7. Leon Godber (MID)
6
8. Andre Ferreira (MID)
6
9. Gavin Youds (ATT)
6
10. Noah Weigel (ATT)
5
11. Sebastian Spengler (ATT)
6
12. Ruel Davies (ATT)
9
13. Tom Mentink (ATT)
6
14. Craig Morton (ATT)
9
1. Del Charlton (GK)
7
2. Jean Francois Riou (DEF)
7
3. Marcos Dominguez (DEF)
6
4. Alun Todd (DEF)
6
5. Gavin Hapgood (DEF)
6
6. Simon Laycock (MID)
6
7. Scott Hibbs (MID)
7
8. Glynn Campbell (MID)
7
9. Simon Cope (ATT)
7
10. Dale Swift (ATT)
6
11. Adrian Higginbotham (ATT)
6
12. Syd Wilson (GK)
0
13. Paul Cope (GK)
6
14. Fabian Natale Bortoluzzi (MID)
0