Match Report
| Northampton Town | Northampton Town |  |  | West Bromwich Albion | West Bromwich Albion | ||||||||||||||||
| Jakob Falk-sørensen | Jakob Falk-sørensen | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Norman Simonsen | N. Simonsen |  | 61 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 53 | | Andy Rufus | A. Rufus | ||||||||
| Tiago Viana | T. Viana |  | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 | | Cristiano Ferreira | C. Ferreira | |||||||||
| Uwe Seibert | U. Seibert |  | 60 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 | | Dale Morris | D. Morris | |||||||||
| Warren Merson | W. Merson | | 61 | D | | 4 | | D | 55 | | Tommy Flintlock | T. Flintlock | |||||||||
| Eoin Grondin | E. Grondin | | 50 | D | | | 5 | | M | 59 | | Kemal Drake | K. Drake | ||||||||
| Edward Lineker | E. Lineker | | 59 | M | | 6 | | M | 57 | | Nicholas Vassell | N. Vassell | |||||||||
| Leon Marsden | L. Marsden | | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 50 | | Dennis Beckham | D. Beckham | |||||||||
| Gavin Rae | G. Rae |  | 61 | M | | 8 | | M | 48 | | Aaron Drake | A. Drake | |||||||||
| Raimond Van Der Leegte | R. Van Der Leegte |  | 57 | M | | 9 | | A | 70 | | Artur Neves | A. Neves | |||||||||
| Enrico Benussi | E. Benussi |  | 60 | A | | 10 | | A | 60 | | Mark Laver | M. Laver | |||||||||
| Pedro Oliveira | P. Oliveira | | 62 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Anthony Woodgate | A. Woodgate | |||||||||
| Daan Ricci | D. Ricci | | 56 | D | | 12 | | D | 55 | | Lee Seaman | L. Seaman | |||||||||
| Dean Le Tissier | D. Le Tissier | | 62 | M | | 13 | | A | 53 | | Jorge Quaresma | J. Quaresma | |||||||||
| Maurice Nelson | M. Nelson |  | 61 | A | | 14 | | D | 51 | | Jacob Campbell | J. Campbell | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 8,773 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carl Salako.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carl Salako.
0.00
0-0West Bromwich Albion kick off the first half!
12.20
1-0Warren Merson passes the ball forward to Gavin Rae. Gavin Rae passes the ball forward to Leon Marsden. Leon Marsden whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Oliveira. Pedro Oliveira heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.51
1-0Uwe Seibert flicks a high pass forward to Edward Lineker who brings the ball under control. Edward Lineker flicks a high pass forward. Enrico Benussi collects the pass. Enrico Benussi hits a low pass to Pedro Oliveira. Pedro Oliveira rockets a shot on goal but Andy Rufus reads it well. Excellent save!
20.27
1-0Raimond Van Der Leegte makes a simple pass to Enrico Benussi. Enrico Benussi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tommy Flintlock.
21.11
1-0Aaron Drake threads the ball through to Mark Laver. Mark Laver threads a neat ball through to Anthony Woodgate. Anthony Woodgate strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it rises well off target!
22.08
1-0Pedro Oliveira hacks Cristiano Ferreira from behind! Pedro Oliveira is shown the yellow card! Cristiano Ferreira carries on, but is struggling a bit.
24.14
Dale Morris barges into Leon Marsden. Dale Morris is shown the yellow card! Leon Marsden gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.01
Dale Morris sees space and advances. Dale Morris runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dale Morris skips past Uwe Seibert! Dale Morris comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just off target!
30.25
1-0Warren Merson makes an attacking run forward. Warren Merson deftly passes the ball to Gavin Rae, releasing him through on goal. Some superb footwork from Gavin Rae provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball strikes Cristiano Ferreira's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
31.15
1-0Eoin Grondin takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Anthony Woodgate reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
32.54
Gavin Rae makes a probing pass to Pedro Oliveira. Pedro Oliveira plays a quick one-two with Enrico Benussi and rushes in on goal... Pedro Oliveira cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.55
Dale Morris makes a probing pass to Nicholas Vassell. Nicholas Vassell passes the ball forward to Mark Laver. Mark Laver knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eoin Grondin.
36.03
Kemal Drake chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Vassell. Nicholas Vassell whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Woodgate. Anthony Woodgate is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Norman Simonsen punches it away to safety.
38.01
Gavin Rae flicks a high pass forward. Enrico Benussi easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enrico Benussi knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Oliveira. Pedro Oliveira heads the ball goalwards. Solid save from Andy Rufus.
44.13
1-0Dennis Beckham comes in with a late challenge on Eoin Grondin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eoin Grondin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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 Daan Ricci replacing Eoin Grondin, Dean Le Tissier replacing Leon Marsden and Maurice Nelson replacing Enrico Benussi. West Bromwich Albion appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Northampton Town kick off!
47.22
Maurice Nelson knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Le Tissier. Dean Le Tissier skips past Cristiano Ferreira! Dean Le Tissier takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
48.15
Raimond Van Der Leegte makes a beautiful solo run. Raimond Van Der Leegte knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.13
Edward Lineker hits a low pass to Maurice Nelson. Maurice Nelson whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Oliveira. Pedro Oliveira heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.23
Gavin Rae advances with the ball. Gavin Rae whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Oliveira. Pedro Oliveira whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Andy Rufus. Excellent save.
54.56
Raimond Van Der Leegte brings the ball forward. Raimond Van Der Leegte knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.53
Tiago Viana sweeps the ball long. Maurice Nelson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.16
Edward Lineker makes a probing pass to Dean Le Tissier. Dean Le Tissier makes a defence splitting pass to Maurice Nelson. Some silky footwork from Maurice Nelson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Maurice Nelson scores for Northampton Town!!
71.52
Without breaking stride, Warren Merson plays the ball forward to Pedro Oliveira. Pedro Oliveira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.01
Nicholas Vassell makes a simple pass to Anthony Woodgate. Anthony Woodgate knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Norman Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
77.54
Edward Lineker flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Oliveira collects the pass. Pedro Oliveira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kemal Drake.
85.24
Uwe Seibert sees a break and surges forward. Uwe Seibert knocks in a cross ball towards Maurice Nelson. Maurice Nelson whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Daan Ricci threads a neat ball through to Gavin Rae. Gavin Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Le Tissier. Dean Le Tissier whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Oliveira. Pedro Oliveira finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies 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
| Pedro Oliveira 12 Maurice Nelson 65, 85 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Maurice Nelson of Northampton Town |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Norman Simonsen (GK)
6
2. Tiago Viana (DEF)
6
3. Uwe Seibert (DEF)
7
4. Warren Merson (DEF)
7
5. Eoin Grondin (DEF)
6
6. Edward Lineker (MID)
7
7. Leon Marsden (MID)
7
8. Gavin Rae (MID)
7
9. Raimond Van Der Leegte (MID)
7
10. Enrico Benussi (ATT)
6
11. Pedro Oliveira (ATT)
8
12. Daan Ricci (DEF)
6
13. Dean Le Tissier (MID)
7
14. Maurice Nelson (ATT)
9
1. Andy Rufus (GK)
7
2. Cristiano Ferreira (DEF)
6
3. Dale Morris (DEF)
7
4. Tommy Flintlock (DEF)
6
5. Kemal Drake (MID)
6
6. Nicholas Vassell (MID)
7
7. Dennis Beckham (MID)
5
8. Aaron Drake (MID)
6
9. Artur Neves (ATT)
6
10. Mark Laver (ATT)
6
11. Anthony Woodgate (ATT)
7
12. Lee Seaman (DEF)
0
13. Jorge Quaresma (ATT)
0
14. Jacob Campbell (DEF)
0