Match Report


Northampton TownNorthampton Town     Wycombe WanderersWycombe Wanderers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Henry DuberryH. Duberry53
G
1
G
42Billy LawB. Law
James CotteeJ. Cottee48
D
2
D
58Gilles CutlerG. Cutler
Tony MilburnT. Milburn47
D
3captain
D
45Adrian BishopA. Bishop
Omer StoneO. Stone42
D
4
D
42David TaylorD. Taylor
Paul HitchcockP. Hitchcock51
M
5
M
53Nicholas AdamsN. Adams
Scott MiddletonS. Middleton43
M
6
M
52Mike PottsM. Potts
Marvin GreavesM. Greaves43
M
7
M
50Paul KingP. King
Arthur DaviesA. Davies43
M
captain8
M
46Jermaine MortensenJ. Mortensen
Teddy WoodcockT. Woodcock43
A
9
A
49Julian MidgleyJ. Midgley
Alberto WallworkA. Wallwork36
A
10
A
49Rio MontagueR. Montague
Malcolm PriorM. Prior34
A
11
A
47Tim MarshallT. Marshall
 
Neil GoodwinN. Goodwin41
D
12
M
41Danny PeckhamD. Peckham
Eoin BowyerE. Bowyer41
G
13
D
40Liam MckayL. Mckay
Jason AthertonJ. Atherton40
D
14
D
39Don MorrisonD. Morrison

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Wycombe Wanderers. A crowd of 2,583 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Northampton Town and Wycombe Wanderers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Joe Summerbell.


0.00
Northampton Town kick off and get the first half underway!
6.24
Gilles Cutler makes a probing pass to Paul King. Paul King decides to run forward with the ball. Paul King plays the ball forward to Tim Marshall who has made a great run into the box. Tim Marshall takes a shot at goal but is denied by Henry Duberry. Excellent save.
9.08
Gilles Cutler kicks a strong pass forward to Paul King. Paul King knocks the ball forward to Julian Midgley. Julian Midgley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
14.04
Omer Stone hits a low pass to Paul Hitchcock. With a delightful solo run, Paul Hitchcock stretches the opposition's defence. Paul Hitchcock lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Woodcock. Teddy Woodcock powers a header at goal. Billy Law is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.23
Omer Stone decides to run forward with the ball. Omer Stone flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Wallwork. Alberto Wallwork plays a scrappy one-two with Teddy Woodcock and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alberto Wallwork makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Billy Law.
19.48
Arthur Davies takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Paul Hitchcock side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
20.38
Scott Middleton hits a low pass to Teddy Woodcock. Teddy Woodcock shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Billy Law!
22.24
David Taylor barges into Alberto Wallwork. The referee warns David Taylor to calm down! Alberto Wallwork hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.08
Marvin Greaves flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Wallwork collects the pass. Alberto Wallwork knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Woodcock. Teddy Woodcock makes a deft header but it flies just wide!
34.00
Nicholas Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Midgley. Julian Midgley shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.39
Scott Middleton plays the ball forward to Teddy Woodcock. Teddy Woodcock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.55
David Taylor brings the ball forward. David Taylor passes the ball forward to Tim Marshall. Tim Marshall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Henry Duberry who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Northampton Town have changed their lineup with Jason Atherton replacing Marvin Greaves. Wycombe Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Wycombe Wanderers start the second half!
47.35
Paul Hitchcock comes in with a late challenge on Jermaine Mortensen. Paul Hitchcock is shown the yellow card! Jermaine Mortensen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.34
Paul King chips the ball to his team mate, Tim Marshall. Tim Marshall shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
59.12
Jermaine Mortensen flicks a high pass forward. Julian Midgley controls it well on his chest. Julian Midgley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Cottee.
60.11
Gilles Cutler threads a neat ball through to Jermaine Mortensen. Jermaine Mortensen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rio Montague. Rio Montague makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tim Marshall but he's offside!
63.09
Paul King threads the ball through to Rio Montague. Rio Montague runs straight at the defence! Rio Montague shoots from just inside the box but it's a woeful effort!
66.00
Tony Milburn takes it forward alone. Tony Milburn flicks a high pass forward. Malcolm Prior collects the pass. Malcolm Prior lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Wallwork. Alberto Wallwork powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.44
Jason Atherton sees a break and surges forward. Jason Atherton plays a one-two with Alberto Wallwork and advances towards the goal... Jason Atherton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies wide!
72.12
Nicholas Adams receives the ball from a throw-in from Mike Potts. Nicholas Adams makes a simple pass to Julian Midgley. Julian Midgley shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
75.45
With imagination, James Cottee picks a pass forward to Arthur Davies. Arthur Davies flicks the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Prior. Malcolm Prior whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Wallwork. Alberto Wallwork is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.24
Arthur Davies flicks a high pass forward. Malcolm Prior holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Malcolm Prior shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
79.32
Julian Midgley barges into James Cottee. Julian Midgley is shown the yellow card! James Cottee stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.30
Tony Milburn barges into Rio Montague. Tony Milburn is warned by the referee! Rio Montague stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.30
Free kick to Wycombe Wanderers just outside the area...
82.33
Julian Midgley steps up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
83.20
Adrian Bishop makes a strong solo run forward. Adrian Bishop brings the ball forward. Adrian Bishop whips in a cross ball towards Rio Montague. Rio Montague beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Henry Duberry.
84.42
Paul King takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Teddy Woodcock reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
85.53
Paul Hitchcock barges into Jermaine Mortensen. The referee brings Paul Hitchcock to one side and gives him a warning! Jermaine Mortensen stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.24
Mike Potts hits a low pass to Tim Marshall. Tim Marshall tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Northampton Town

Wycombe Wanderers
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.2%
54.8%
Play Area
26.2%
45.2%
28.6%

Scorers
Teddy Woodcock 14

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Teddy Woodcock of Northampton Town

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

1.Billy Law (GK)
7
2.Gilles Cutler (DEF)
6
3.Adrian Bishop (DEF)
8
4.David Taylor (DEF)
7
5.Nicholas Adams (MID)
6
6.Mike Potts (MID)
6
7.Paul King (MID)
8
8.Jermaine Mortensen (MID)
6
9.Julian Midgley (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Rio Montague (ATT)
6
11.Tim Marshall (ATT)
6
 
12.Danny Peckham (MID)
0
13.Liam Mckay (DEF)
0
14.Don Morrison (DEF)
0