Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Pride Park Stadium where Derby County play host to Northampton Town. A crowd of 2,453 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Derby County 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 Anthony Pallister.


0.00
Northampton Town kick off!
2.48
Arthur Davies threads a neat ball through to Darren Beagrie. Darren Beagrie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gareth Marsden.
3.43
Kieron Goldberg chips the ball to his team mate, Graeme Beagrie. Graeme Beagrie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Cottee.
6.10
Without breaking stride, Brendan Weaver plays the ball forward to Darren Beagrie. Darren Beagrie finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.05
Arthur Davies flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Wallwork collects the pass. Alberto Wallwork plays a scrappy one-two with Teddy Woodcock and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Alberto Wallwork provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Anthony Scales manages to keep it out.
10.53
Arthur Davies flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Wallwork who takes it down. Alberto Wallwork knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jacob Taylor.
12.05
Alberto Philips runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alberto Philips plays a scrappy one-two with Graeme Beagrie and advances towards the goal... Alberto Philips looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just wide!
14.03
Alberto Philips flicks a high ball forward to Carl Cole who takes it down. Carl Cole knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.36
Alberto Philips hits a low pass to Graeme Beagrie. Graeme Beagrie shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.06
Ian Delaney flicks a high pass forward. Kieron Goldberg controls it well on his chest. Kieron Goldberg makes a simple pass to Carl Cole. Carl Cole knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Beagrie. With a superhuman jump, Graeme Beagrie connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.47
Kieron Goldberg clumsily knocks into Damien Oakes. The referee warns Kieron Goldberg to calm down! Damien Oakes stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.51
With great vision, Kieron Goldberg plays the ball forward to Carl Cole. Carl Cole knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.29
Rio Mcgovern takes it forward alone. Rio Mcgovern knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Cole. Carl Cole outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.08
Kieron Goldberg makes a probing pass to Graeme Beagrie. Graeme Beagrie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tony Milburn.
34.34
Graeme Beagrie comes in with a late challenge on Damien Oakes. Graeme Beagrie is given a warning by the referee! Damien Oakes stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.03
James Cottee makes a beautiful solo run. James Cottee sees Darren Beagrie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Darren Beagrie plays a quick one-two with Teddy Woodcock and rushes in on goal... Darren Beagrie comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Anthony Scales comfortably gets down and covers it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Derby County have changed their lineup with Danny Lampard replacing Alberto Philips, David Wise replacing Jody Kasper and Liam Priestley replacing Rio Mcgovern. Northampton Town have changed their lineup with Eoin Bowyer replacing Brendan Weaver. The Derby County players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Derby County start the second half!
51.31
Gareth Marsden threads the ball through to Danny Lampard. Danny Lampard flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Beagrie comfortably collects the pass. Graeme Beagrie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Damien Oakes.
60.49
Derby County appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
60.49
Arthur Davies runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Arthur Davies shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Anthony Scales manages to gather it.
63.33
With vision, Liam Priestley plays the ball forward to Carl Cole. Carl Cole finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
66.55
Arthur Davies plays the ball forward to Teddy Woodcock. Teddy Woodcock knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mervin Newton.
67.00
Mervin Newton flicks the ball to his team mate, Liam Priestley. Liam Priestley flicks the ball to his team mate, David Wise. David Wise sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
71.55
Liam Priestley threads the ball through to Graeme Beagrie. Graeme Beagrie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Henry Duberry who gathers it comfortably.
75.41
Tony Milburn clumsily knocks into Liam Priestley. Tony Milburn is warned by the referee! Liam Priestley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.29
Seeing a gap ahead, Eoin Bowyer picks a pass forward to Darren Beagrie. Darren Beagrie edges inside the box! Darren Beagrie takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
87.05
With a delightful solo run, Eoin Bowyer stretches the opposition's defence. Eoin Bowyer runs straight at the defence! Eoin Bowyer rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
5
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.7%
52.3%
Play Area
23.9%
47.7%
28.4%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eoin Bowyer of Northampton Town

Match Ratings
1.Anthony Scales (GK)
8
2.Jacob Taylor (DEF)
6
3.Gareth Marsden (DEF)
6
4.Ian Delaney (DEF)
6
5.Mervin Newton (DEF)
6
6.Rio Mcgovern (MID)
6
7.Alberto Philips (MID)
7
8.Kieron Goldberg (MID)
6
9.Jody Kasper (MID)
6
10.Carl Cole (ATT)
6
11.Graeme Beagrie (ATT)
5
 
12.Liam Priestley (GK)
7
13.David Wise (ATT)
6
14.Danny Lampard (ATT)
6

1.Henry Duberry (GK)
6
2.Damien Oakes (DEF)
7
3.James Cottee (DEF)
7
4.Tony Milburn (DEF)
6
5.Paul Hitchcock (MID)
6
6.Arthur Davies (MID)
8
7.Brendan Weaver (MID)
7
8.Marvin Greaves (MID)
6
9.Darren Beagrie (ATT)
7
10.Teddy Woodcock (ATT)
6
11.Alberto Wallwork (ATT)
6
 
12.Scott Middleton (MID)
0
13.Neil Goodwin (DEF)
0
14.Eoin Bowyer (GK)goal scored
9