Match Report
| Northampton Town | Northampton Town |  |  | Leicester City | Leicester City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Joseph richard Rumsey | Joseph richard Rumsey | ||||||||||||||||||
| Henry Duberry | H. Duberry |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | | G | 47 | | Paolo Vassell | P. Vassell | |||||||||
| James Cottee | J. Cottee | | 48 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 | | Stanley Sinclair | S. Sinclair | |||||||||
| Tony Milburn | T. Milburn | | 47 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 | | Martin Bailey | M. Bailey | |||||||||
| Omer Stone | O. Stone | | 42 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 42 | | John Copping | J. Copping | ||||||||
| Paul Hitchcock | P. Hitchcock | | 51 | M | | 5 | | D | 47 |  | Raffaele Cerbone | R. Cerbone | |||||||||
| Scott Middleton | S. Middleton | | 43 | M | | 6 | | M | 47 | | Peter Barmby | P. Barmby | |||||||||
| Marvin Greaves | M. Greaves | | 43 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 |  | Uwe Eilts | U. Eilts | |||||||||
| Arthur Davies | A. Davies | | 43 | M | | | 8 | | A | 48 | | Danny Lloyd | D. Lloyd | ||||||||
| Teddy Woodcock | T. Woodcock | | 43 | A | | 9 | | A | 44 | | Ugo Dyer | U. Dyer | |||||||||
| Alberto Wallwork | A. Wallwork | | 36 | A | | 10 | | A | 46 | | Alan Hamilton | A. Hamilton | |||||||||
| Malcolm Prior | M. Prior | | 34 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Dion Kitson | D. Kitson | |||||||||
| Neil Goodwin | N. Goodwin | | 41 | D | | 12 | | G | 46 | | Aaron Campbell | A. Campbell | |||||||||
| Eoin Bowyer | E. Bowyer | | 41 | G | | 13 | | D | 37 | | Ian Higginbotham | I. Higginbotham | |||||||||
| Jason Atherton | J. Atherton | | 40 | D | | 14 | | A | 46 | | Anthony Walsh | A. Walsh | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 2,908 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Armstrong.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Armstrong.
0.00
0-0Northampton Town kick off and get the match underway!
2.30
0-0Paul Hitchcock makes a simple pass to Malcolm Prior. Malcolm Prior lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Woodcock. Teddy Woodcock heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.34
9.56
Paul Hitchcock flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Wallwork who takes it down. Alberto Wallwork whips in a cross ball towards Malcolm Prior. Malcolm Prior rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
10.52
Paul Hitchcock flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Wallwork who gracefully takes it down. Alberto Wallwork sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
12.59
0-0Peter Barmby barges into Marvin Greaves. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marvin Greaves runs off the knock.
14.01
Stanley Sinclair makes a strong solo run forward. Stanley Sinclair hits a low pass to Dion Kitson. Dion Kitson runs straight at the defence! Dion Kitson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
18.10
Martin Bailey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts sees Danny Lloyd in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Danny Lloyd plays a quick one-two with Dion Kitson and rushes in on goal... Danny Lloyd muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
22.11
0-0Uwe Eilts runs straight at the opposition's defence. Uwe Eilts shoots from long range. Solid save from Henry Duberry.
26.45
0-0Uwe Eilts comes in with a late challenge on Scott Middleton. The referee calls over Uwe Eilts and warns him to calm down! Scott Middleton stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.55
0-0Arthur Davies runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Arthur Davies knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.54
1-0Tony Milburn breaks forward. Tony Milburn makes a simple pass to Malcolm Prior. Malcolm Prior lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Wallwork. With a superhuman jump, Alberto Wallwork connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Paolo Vassell is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.06
Scott Middleton flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Woodcock collects the pass. Teddy Woodcock plays a one-two with Malcolm Prior and rushes in on goal... Teddy Woodcock comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. Paolo Vassell is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
40.02
Martin Bailey flicks a high pass forward to Uwe Eilts who brings the ball under control. Seeing a gap ahead, Uwe Eilts laces a weighted ball forward to Danny Lloyd. Danny Lloyd knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Omer Stone.
42.07
2-0Uwe Eilts takes a long throw-in. Peter Barmby sees Danny Lloyd in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Danny Lloyd cuts inside the box! Danny Lloyd shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Tony Milburn steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
44.16
Scott Middleton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Malcolm Prior. Malcolm Prior runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Malcolm Prior provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
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 Jason Atherton replacing Marvin Greaves. Leicester City appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
45.00
Leicester City kick off and get the second half underway!
51.29
Danny Lloyd plays the ball forward to Alan Hamilton. Alan Hamilton finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
53.27
Omer Stone flicks a high pass forward. Paul Hitchcock collects the pass. Paul Hitchcock makes a beautiful solo run. Paul Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paolo Vassell who gathers it comfortably.
59.29
John Copping kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Lloyd. Danny Lloyd takes it forward alone. Danny Lloyd plays a scrappy one-two with Alan Hamilton and stumbles forward towards the goal... Danny Lloyd takes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Henry Duberry with no chance!! Goal for Leicester City!
61.29
3-1Leicester City have made a substitution with Ian Higginbotham replacing Peter Barmby .
77.06
Seeing a gap ahead, Ian Higginbotham laces a weighted ball forward to Alan Hamilton. Alan Hamilton knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Kitson. Dion Kitson directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
78.16
Danny Lloyd flicks a high ball forward to Ugo Dyer who takes it down. Ugo Dyer controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Dion Kitson through on goal. Dion Kitson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.42
Uwe Eilts knocks the ball forward to Ugo Dyer. Ugo Dyer plays a one-two with Dion Kitson and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Ugo Dyer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
85.31
Arthur Davies kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Woodcock. Teddy Woodcock shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.3%
44.7%
Play Area
26.3%
44.7%
28.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Malcolm Prior of Northampton Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Henry Duberry (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | James Cottee (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tony Milburn (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Omer Stone (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Paul Hitchcock (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Scott Middleton (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Marvin Greaves (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Arthur Davies (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Teddy Woodcock (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Alberto Wallwork (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Malcolm Prior (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Neil Goodwin (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eoin Bowyer (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jason Atherton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Paolo Vassell (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stanley Sinclair (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Martin Bailey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | John Copping (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Raffaele Cerbone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Peter Barmby (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Uwe Eilts (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Danny Lloyd (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Ugo Dyer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Alan Hamilton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dion Kitson (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Aaron Campbell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ian Higginbotham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Anthony Walsh (ATT) | 0 | |