Match Report


Northampton TownNorthampton Town     AFC BournemouthAFC Bournemouth
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Henry DuberryH. Duberry53
G
1
G
49Jason YoudsJ. Youds
James CotteeJ. Cottee48
D
2
D
59Wayne StoneW. Stone
Tony MilburnT. Milburn47
D
3captain
D
51Teddy BrittonT. Britton
Omer StoneO. Stone42
D
4
D
49Thierry NevilleT. Neville
Paul HitchcockP. Hitchcock51
M
5
D
48Dion SalmonD. Salmon
Scott MiddletonS. Middleton43
M
6
M
51Scott PearceS. Pearce
Marvin GreavesM. Greaves43
M
7
M
44Ralph SheringhamR. Sheringham
Arthur DaviesA. Davies43
M
captain8
M
39Kemal WalshK. Walsh
Teddy WoodcockT. Woodcock43
A
9
A
60Eddie SinclairE. Sinclair
Alberto WallworkA. Wallwork36
A
10
A
44Ross NewbyR. Newby
Malcolm PriorM. Prior34
A
11
A
38Wes AllmanW. Allman
 
Neil GoodwinN. Goodwin41
D
12
D
44James GalliJ. Galli
Eoin BowyerE. Bowyer41
G
13
D
44Jody StuartJ. Stuart
Jason AthertonJ. Atherton40
D
14
G
44Graham BenaliG. Benali

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to AFC Bournemouth. A crowd of 2,940 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Graeme Cort.


0.00
AFC Bournemouth kick off and get the first half underway!
4.24
Scott Middleton runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Scott Middleton lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Wallwork. Alberto Wallwork is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.24
Kemal Walsh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Sinclair. Eddie Sinclair whips in a cross ball towards Wes Allman. Wes Allman connects with a diving header but it is shockingly off target!
9.30
Ralph Sheringham chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Sinclair. Eddie Sinclair threads the ball through into the box. Wes Allman muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
12.43
Scott Middleton knocks the ball forward to Alberto Wallwork. Alberto Wallwork plays the ball forward to Teddy Woodcock who has made a great run into the box. Teddy Woodcock shoots from just inside the box but it whistles just wide of the post!
14.01
Scott Middleton takes a quick throw-in, which Marvin Greaves takes on the chest. Marvin Greaves surges forward with the ball. Marvin Greaves shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
16.42
Marvin Greaves threads a neat ball through to Alberto Wallwork. Alberto Wallwork shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.08
With a delightful solo run, Arthur Davies stretches the opposition's defence. Arthur Davies lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Wallwork. Alberto Wallwork makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.25
Dion Salmon makes a probing pass to Ralph Sheringham. Ralph Sheringham flicks a high pass forward to Eddie Sinclair who brings the ball under control. Eddie Sinclair whips in a cross ball towards Wes Allman. With a superhuman jump, Wes Allman connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.04
Kemal Walsh threads a neat ball through to Eddie Sinclair. Eddie Sinclair knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.14
Ralph Sheringham hacks Scott Middleton from behind! The referee calls over Ralph Sheringham and warns him to calm down! Scott Middleton stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.14
Northampton Town are in full control of this game.
40.16
Ralph Sheringham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wes Allman. Wes Allman shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
42.09
Tony Milburn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arthur Davies. Arthur Davies flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Wallwork collects the pass. Alberto Wallwork knocks in a cross ball towards Malcolm Prior. Malcolm Prior outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
Ralph Sheringham flicks a high ball forward to Eddie Sinclair who takes it down. Eddie Sinclair knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Northampton Town have changed their lineup with Jason Atherton replacing Marvin Greaves. AFC Bournemouth appear unchanged since the first half. The AFC Bournemouth players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Northampton Town kick off!
48.32
Ralph Sheringham hacks Jason Atherton from behind! The referee warns Ralph Sheringham again to calm down! Jason Atherton grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.59
Wayne Stone makes a simple pass to Ralph Sheringham. Ralph Sheringham sees Ross Newby in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ross Newby knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Cottee.
53.23
Tony Milburn makes a simple pass to Jason Atherton. Jason Atherton makes a probing pass to Malcolm Prior. Malcolm Prior knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Teddy Britton.
54.03
Kemal Walsh flicks a high ball forward to Wes Allman who takes it down. Wes Allman lofts in a cross ball towards Ross Newby. Ross Newby outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.50
Ralph Sheringham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Sinclair. Eddie Sinclair tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eddie Sinclair!
63.43
James Cottee sees Arthur Davies in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arthur Davies flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Wallwork holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Wallwork tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
66.43
Scott Pearce takes it forward alone. Scott Pearce whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Sinclair. Eddie Sinclair finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Henry Duberry gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
71.24
Jason Atherton chips the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Prior. Malcolm Prior whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Wallwork. Dion Salmon hacks Alberto Wallwork from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
72.19
Kemal Walsh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wes Allman. Wes Allman shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.13
James Cottee knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Atherton. Jason Atherton flicks a high ball forward to Teddy Woodcock who takes it down. Teddy Woodcock shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.11
Scott Pearce picks a pass forward to Ross Newby. Ross Newby knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Cottee.
78.26
Scott Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Sinclair controls it well on his chest. Eddie Sinclair knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.22
Ross Newby barges into Omer Stone. The referee calls over Ross Newby and shows him a yellow card! Omer Stone runs off the knock.
87.40
Thierry Neville sees Kemal Walsh in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kemal Walsh knocks the ball to his team mate, Wes Allman. Wes Allman lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Sinclair. Eddie Sinclair directs the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Northampton Town

AFC Bournemouth
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
33.3%
43.6%
23.1%

Scorers
Alberto Wallwork 22
Wes Allman 27
Ross Newby 54
Eddie Sinclair 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eddie Sinclair of AFC Bournemouth

Match Ratings
1.Henry Duberry (GK)
6
2.James Cottee (DEF)
6
3.Tony Milburn (DEF)
6
4.Omer Stone (DEF)
6
5.Paul Hitchcock (MID)
6
6.Scott Middleton (MID)
7
7.Marvin Greaves (MID)
6
8.Arthur Davies (MID)
7
9.Teddy Woodcock (ATT)
6
10.Alberto Wallwork (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Malcolm Prior (ATT)
6
 
12.Neil Goodwin (DEF)
0
13.Eoin Bowyer (GK)
0
14.Jason Atherton (DEF)
6

1.Jason Youds (GK)
6
2.Wayne Stone (DEF)
6
3.Teddy Britton (DEF)
6
4.Thierry Neville (DEF)
6
5.Dion Salmon (DEF)
6
6.Scott Pearce (MID)
7
7.Ralph Sheringham (MID)
7
8.Kemal Walsh (MID)
7
9.Eddie Sinclair (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Ross Newby (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
11.Wes Allman (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.James Galli (DEF)
0
13.Jody Stuart (DEF)
0
14.Graham Benali (GK)
0