Match Report


Northampton TownNorthampton Town     BlackpoolBlackpool
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Eoin IzzetE. Izzet50
G
captain1
G
44Stephen MonkS. Monk
Graeme WiltordG. Wiltord60
D
2
D
53Wes BurgessW. Burgess
Graeme KoncheskyG. Konchesky54
D
3
D
52Robbie MurrayR. Murray
Craig LisbieC. Lisbie44
D
4
D
51Darren MoncurD. Moncur
Niccolo SimonsenN. Simonsen54
M
5
D
48Alistair DeanA. Dean
Jon WhelanJ. Whelan52
M
6
D
47Sol KanuS. Kanu
Alfred MarsdenA. Marsden47
M
7
M
51Patrick KoncheskyP. Konchesky
Eddie CutlerE. Cutler46
M
8
M
46Adam EustaceA. Eustace
Edward YoungE. Young49
A
9
A
58Dale HendrieD. Hendrie
Norman TaylorN. Taylor45
A
10
A
56Steven InceS. Ince
Nicky Le SauxN. Le Saux45
A
11captain
A
48Warren WoodgateW. Woodgate
 
Clive LoweC. Lowe44
M
12
M
45Ruel AdamsR. Adams
Syd BouldS. Bould44
D
13
G
42Carl ShieldsC. Shields
Edward CarragherE. Carragher44
A
14
A
40Robbie RankinR. Rankin

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Blackpool. A crowd of 2,747 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Blackpool appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Cole.


0.00
Northampton Town kick off and get the first half underway!
12.26
Without breaking stride, Darren Moncur plays the ball forward to Adam Eustace. Adam Eustace flicks a high ball forward to Patrick Konchesky who takes it down. Patrick Konchesky knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graeme Wiltord.
14.07
Graeme Wiltord threads a neat ball through to Alfred Marsden. Alfred Marsden hits a low pass to Norman Taylor. Norman Taylor rushes past Adam Eustace! Norman Taylor looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies well off target!
21.27
Graeme Wiltord pushes mid-way up the pitch. Seeing a gap ahead, Graeme Wiltord plays the ball forward to Edward Young. Edward Young knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Taylor. Norman Taylor is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
22.58
Graeme Konchesky hits a low pass to Jon Whelan. Jon Whelan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Norman Taylor. Norman Taylor cuts inside the box! Norman Taylor shows great control and tries a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
30.14
Jon Whelan knocks the ball forward to Niccolo Simonsen. Niccolo Simonsen cuts inside the box! Niccolo Simonsen muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stephen Monk with no chance!! Goal for Northampton Town!
33.56
Adam Eustace makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dale Hendrie. Dale Hendrie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eoin Izzet who gathers it comfortably.
38.49
Jon Whelan catches Alistair Dean on the ankles. Jon Whelan is shown the yellow card! Alistair Dean hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.20
Robbie Murray threads a neat ball through to Dale Hendrie. Dale Hendrie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graeme Wiltord.
40.43
Jon Whelan hits a low pass to Eddie Cutler. Eddie Cutler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Monk who gathers it comfortably.
42.57
Adam Eustace knocks the ball to his team mate, Warren Woodgate. Warren Woodgate knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eoin Izzet who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Northampton Town have changed their lineup with Syd Bould replacing Eddie Cutler. Blackpool appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Blackpool kick off and get the second half underway!
54.56
Seeing a gap ahead, Adam Eustace plays the ball forward to Warren Woodgate. Warren Woodgate lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Eustace. Adam Eustace powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
57.23
Wes Burgess flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Konchesky holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patrick Konchesky knocks the ball forward to Steven Ince. Steven Ince controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
60.32
Northampton Town have made a substitution with Edward Carragher replacing Norman Taylor .
61.39
Adam Eustace sees space and advances. Adam Eustace whips in a cross ball towards Dale Hendrie. Dale Hendrie heads the ball goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
65.50
Wes Burgess threads a neat ball through to Patrick Konchesky. Patrick Konchesky controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steven Ince. Steven Ince shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.28
Robbie Murray receives the ball from a throw-in from Patrick Konchesky. Robbie Murray threads a neat ball through to Warren Woodgate. Warren Woodgate finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
73.08
Nicky Le Saux flicks the ball to his team mate, Edward Carragher. Edward Carragher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adam Eustace.
77.03
Northampton Town have made a substitution with Clive Lowe replacing Nicky Le Saux .
83.05
Craig Lisbie threads the ball through to Syd Bould. Syd Bould sees Edward Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edward Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.53
Edward Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Simonsen. Niccolo Simonsen finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Stephen Monk manages to gather it effortlessly.
85.16
Adam Eustace knocks the ball to his team mate, Warren Woodgate. Warren Woodgate shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.27
Alistair Dean makes a simple pass to Adam Eustace. Adam Eustace deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patrick Konchesky. Patrick Konchesky knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graeme Wiltord.
90.00
Alistair Dean controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Eustace. Adam Eustace makes a simple pass to Warren Woodgate. Warren Woodgate makes a probing pass to Dale Hendrie but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Northampton Town

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

Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
33.3%
45.3%
21.3%

Scorers
Niccolo Simonsen 30

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Niccolo Simonsen of Northampton Town

Match Ratings
1.Eoin Izzet (GK)
6
2.Graeme Wiltord (DEF)
7
3.Graeme Konchesky (DEF)
7
4.Craig Lisbie (DEF)
6
5.Niccolo Simonsen (MID)goal scored
9
6.Jon Whelan (MID)yellow card
7
7.Alfred Marsden (MID)
6
8.Eddie Cutler (MID)
6
9.Edward Young (ATT)
6
10.Norman Taylor (ATT)
7
11.Nicky Le Saux (ATT)
6
 
12.Clive Lowe (MID)
6
13.Syd Bould (DEF)
6
14.Edward Carragher (ATT)
6

1.Stephen Monk (GK)
6
2.Wes Burgess (DEF)
6
3.Robbie Murray (DEF)
6
4.Darren Moncur (DEF)
6
5.Alistair Dean (DEF)
6
6.Sol Kanu (DEF)
6
7.Patrick Konchesky (MID)
6
8.Adam Eustace (MID)
9
9.Dale Hendrie (ATT)
6
10.Steven Ince (ATT)
6
11.Warren Woodgate (ATT)
6
 
12.Ruel Adams (MID)
0
13.Carl Shields (GK)
0
14.Robbie Rankin (ATT)
0