Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Sincil Bank where Lincoln City play host to Northampton Town. A crowd of 2,405 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Lincoln City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Simon Stockdale.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Lincoln City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Simon Stockdale.
0.00
0-0Lincoln City kick off the first half!
4.58
0-0Omer Stone threads the ball through to Marvin Greaves. Marvin Greaves flicks a high ball forward to Malcolm Prior who takes it down. Malcolm Prior finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
6.17
Luke Jobson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Luke Jobson finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
14.08
Without breaking stride, Dion Insley plays the ball forward to Luke Jobson. Luke Jobson sees Richard Britton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Britton finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
15.28
Leon Vickers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Forbes. Alberto Forbes shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
20.22
0-0Scott Middleton barges into Leon Vickers. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leon Vickers grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
22.39
0-0Marvin Greaves flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Woodcock collects the pass. Teddy Woodcock edges inside the box! Dion Insley catches Teddy Woodcock on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
24.01
0-0Jon White threads a neat ball through to Leon Vickers. Leon Vickers decides to run forward with the ball. Leon Vickers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Henry Duberry who gathers it comfortably.
26.07
0-0Tony Milburn flicks a high pass forward to Paul Hitchcock who brings the ball under control. Paul Hitchcock darts forward. Paul Hitchcock plays a scrappy one-two with Malcolm Prior and stumbles forward towards the goal... Paul Hitchcock looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
27.30
Omer Stone knocks the ball forward to Marvin Greaves. Marvin Greaves darts forward. Marvin Greaves knocks in a cross ball towards Malcolm Prior. Malcolm Prior makes a looping header on goal. Greg Taylor manages to gather it.
28.01
Luke Jobson makes a probing pass to Alberto Forbes. Alberto Forbes finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
30.21
0-1Omer Stone makes a simple pass to Paul Hitchcock. Paul Hitchcock passes the ball forward to Alberto Wallwork. Alberto Wallwork rushes past Jon White! Alberto Wallwork shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Greg Taylor has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
38.43
Scott Middleton sees a break and surges forward. Scott Middleton tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
39.19
Dion Insley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luke Jobson. Luke Jobson knocks the ball forward to Alberto Forbes. Alberto Forbes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.02
0-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
44.47
Dion Insley makes a simple pass to Greg Nicholls. Greg Nicholls flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Forbes who takes it down. Alberto Forbes shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Lincoln City appear unchanged since the first half. Northampton Town have changed their lineup with Daniele Chadwick replacing Marvin Greaves.
45.00
Northampton Town start the second half!
47.43
Jon White plays the ball forward to Luke Jobson. Luke Jobson passes the ball forward to Alberto Forbes. Alberto Forbes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Henry Duberry manages to gather it effortlessly.
51.41
Omer Stone flicks a high pass forward. Arthur Davies holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arthur Davies sees Malcolm Prior in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Malcolm Prior controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.45
Dion Insley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leon Vickers. Leon Vickers flicks a high pass forward. Richard Britton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Britton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.20
Leon Vickers flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Forbes. Alberto Forbes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Henry Duberry who gathers it comfortably.
61.02
Leon Vickers threads a neat ball through to Richard Britton. Richard Britton shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
65.11
Scott Middleton flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Woodcock who brings the ball under control. Teddy Woodcock knocks in a cross ball towards Malcolm Prior. Malcolm Prior rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
72.34
Luke Jobson sees Alberto Forbes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Forbes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Henry Duberry who gathers it comfortably.
78.26
Omer Stone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arthur Davies. Arthur Davies chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Wallwork. Alberto Wallwork shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
83.43
Luke Jobson darts forward. Luke Jobson cuts inside the box! Luke Jobson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Luke Jobson scores for Lincoln City!!
87.52
Arthur Standing threads a neat ball through to Leon Vickers. Leon Vickers makes an attacking run forward. Leon Vickers plays a scrappy one-two with Richard Britton and advances towards the goal... Leon Vickers comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Leon Vickers takes the throw-in. Luke Jobson sees Richard Britton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Britton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Henry Duberry who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.6%
43.4%
Play Area
27.7%
42.2%
30.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Luke Jobson of Lincoln City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Greg Taylor (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Arthur Standing (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Omer Makin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jon White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dion Insley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ivan Southgate (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Luke Jobson (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Leon Vickers (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Greg Nicholls (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alberto Forbes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Richard Britton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marvin Anderton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ralph Mcgreal (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Clive Nicholls (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Henry Duberry (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | James Cottee (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tony Milburn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Omer Stone (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Paul Hitchcock (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Scott Middleton (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Marvin Greaves (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Arthur Davies (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Teddy Woodcock (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Alberto Wallwork (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Malcolm Prior (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Neil Goodwin (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eoin Bowyer (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daniele Chadwick (DEF) | 6 | |