Match Report


Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers     Northampton TownNorthampton Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Steven Wright-PhillipsS. Wright-Phillips57
G
1
G
53Henry DuberryH. Duberry
Danny CarragherD. Carragher47
D
2
D
48James CotteeJ. Cottee
Emile PalmerE. Palmer46
D
captain3
D
47Tony MilburnT. Milburn
Eddie HigginbothamE. Higginbotham44
D
4
D
42Omer StoneO. Stone
Les MustoeL. Mustoe57
M
5
M
51Paul HitchcockP. Hitchcock
Ian BeckhamI. Beckham52
M
6
M
43Marvin GreavesM. Greaves
Wes Le TissierW. Le Tissier46
M
7
M
43Arthur DaviesA. Davies
Marc MarsdenM. Marsden43
M
8captain
M
38John MannJ. Mann
Neil PallisterN. Pallister55
A
9
A
43Teddy WoodcockT. Woodcock
Kemal MarrK. Marr46
A
10
A
36Alberto WallworkA. Wallwork
Stuart Le SauxS. Le Saux40
A
11
A
34Malcolm PriorM. Prior
 
Ian OliverI. Oliver44
G
12
D
41Neil GoodwinN. Goodwin
John BowyerJ. Bowyer42
D
13
G
41Eoin BowyerE. Bowyer
Jacob HollowayJ. Holloway40
D
14
D
40Daniele ChadwickD. Chadwick

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Prenton Park where Tranmere Rovers play host to Northampton Town. A crowd of 2,614 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Tranmere Rovers and Northampton Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Anthony Pallister.


0.00
The whistle blows and Northampton Town kick off!
3.06
Wes Le Tissier knocks the ball forward to Stuart Le Saux. Stuart Le Saux makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr rockets a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
6.29
Danny Carragher comes in with a late challenge on Malcolm Prior. The referee calls over Danny Carragher and shows him a yellow card! Malcolm Prior hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.15
Emile Palmer threads the ball through to Ian Beckham. Ian Beckham decides to run forward with the ball. Ian Beckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Le Saux but the linesman indicates offside!
9.09
Wes Le Tissier hits a low pass to Stuart Le Saux. Stuart Le Saux plays a quick one-two with Kemal Marr and rushes in on goal... Stuart Le Saux cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Henry Duberry manages to gather it effortlessly.
12.07
Emile Palmer kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Beckham. Ian Beckham flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Marr collects the pass. Kemal Marr shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
16.11
Eddie Higginbotham sees Ian Beckham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ian Beckham flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Marr controls it well on his chest. Kemal Marr plays a scrappy one-two with Stuart Le Saux and stumbles forward towards the goal... Kemal Marr takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.38
Les Mustoe flicks a high ball forward to Kemal Marr who takes it down. Kemal Marr shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
24.31
Les Mustoe makes a simple pass to Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister cuts inside the box! Neil Pallister cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Neil Pallister scores for Tranmere Rovers!!
27.29
Arthur Davies threads a neat ball through to Teddy Woodcock. Teddy Woodcock shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.27
Marvin Greaves makes a simple pass to Alberto Wallwork. Alberto Wallwork knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Malcolm Prior is offside!
33.49
Ian Beckham sees Kemal Marr in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kemal Marr sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
39.58
Ian Beckham clumsily knocks into Arthur Davies. Ian Beckham is given a warning by the referee! Arthur Davies runs off the knock.
44.57
Eddie Higginbotham passes the ball forward to Ian Beckham. Ian Beckham knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Le Saux. Stuart Le Saux tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Tranmere Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. Northampton Town have changed their lineup with Daniele Chadwick replacing Arthur Davies. The Tranmere Rovers players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Tranmere Rovers kick off!
47.09
Wes Le Tissier takes it forward alone. Wes Le Tissier finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.12
Eddie Higginbotham surges forward with the ball. Eddie Higginbotham threads a neat ball through to Kemal Marr. Kemal Marr whips in a cross ball towards Neil Pallister. Neil Pallister is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.01
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
60.47
Tranmere Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Ian Oliver replacing Emile Palmer and John Bowyer replacing Wes Le Tissier .
61.52
Eddie Higginbotham breaks forward. Eddie Higginbotham flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Le Saux who takes it down. Stuart Le Saux cuts inside the box! Stuart Le Saux looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by James Cottee.
65.03
Marvin Greaves flicks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Woodcock. Teddy Woodcock runs straight at the defence! Teddy Woodcock shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.31
Danny Carragher clumsily knocks into John Mann. The referee warns Danny Carragher to calm down! John Mann stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.36
Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Jacob Holloway replacing Stuart Le Saux .
78.36
John Mann surges forward with the ball. John Mann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danny Carragher.
84.05
Omer Stone threads the ball through to Paul Hitchcock. Paul Hitchcock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Wallwork. Alberto Wallwork lofts in a cross ball towards Malcolm Prior. Malcolm Prior makes a deft header. Steven Wright-Phillips comfortably picks it out of the air!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Tranmere Rovers

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

Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
29%
43.5%
27.5%

Scorers
Kemal Marr 16
Neil Pallister 24, 49
Stuart Le Saux 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil Pallister of Tranmere Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Steven Wright-Phillips (GK)
6
2.Danny Carragher (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Emile Palmer (DEF)
6
4.Eddie Higginbotham (DEF)
8
5.Les Mustoe (MID)
6
6.Ian Beckham (MID)
7
7.Wes Le Tissier (MID)
6
8.Marc Marsden (MID)
6
9.Neil Pallister (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Kemal Marr (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Stuart Le Saux (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Ian Oliver (GK)
6
13.John Bowyer (DEF)
6
14.Jacob Holloway (DEF)
6

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.Marvin Greaves (MID)
6
7.Arthur Davies (MID)
6
8.John Mann (MID)
6
9.Teddy Woodcock (ATT)
6
10.Alberto Wallwork (ATT)
6
11.Malcolm Prior (ATT)
6
 
12.Neil Goodwin (DEF)
0
13.Eoin Bowyer (GK)
0
14.Daniele Chadwick (DEF)
6