Match Report


Northampton TownNorthampton Town     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Peter Siddorn Peter Siddorn
Eoin IzzetE. Izzet50
G
captain1
G
48Stuart WhiteS. White
Graeme WiltordG. Wiltord60
D
2
D
52Eduardo LopesE. Lopes
Graeme KoncheskyG. Konchesky54
D
3captain
D
47Alec NivenA. Niven
Craig LisbieC. Lisbie44
D
4
D
50David SullivanD. Sullivan
Niccolo SimonsenN. Simonsen54
M
5
D
51Graham BallG. Ball
Jon WhelanJ. Whelan53
M
6
M
40Stephan LauperS. Lauper
Alfred MarsdenA. Marsden47
M
7
M
47Peter TovarP. Tovar
Eddie CutlerE. Cutler47
M
8
M
47Kelvin WetherallK. Wetherall
Edward YoungE. Young49
A
9
A
52Stephen JeffersS. Jeffers
Norman TaylorN. Taylor45
A
10
A
42Ugo HenryU. Henry
Nicky Le SauxN. Le Saux45
A
11
A
38Marvin RankinM. Rankin
 
Clive LoweC. Lowe44
M
12
G
42Leon JeffersL. Jeffers
Syd BouldS. Bould44
D
13
D
43Gilles BarryG. Barry
Edward CarragherE. Carragher44
A
14
A
45Seth BeckhamS. Beckham

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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Bristol Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Cole.


0.00
Bristol Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.31
Kelvin Wetherall threads a neat ball through to Stephen Jeffers. Stephen Jeffers whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Rankin. Marvin Rankin rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.16
Graham Ball runs forward with the ball. Graham Ball flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Rankin controls it well on his chest. Marvin Rankin shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
15.21
Kelvin Wetherall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ugo Henry. Ugo Henry lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Rankin. Marvin Rankin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.22
Jon Whelan flicks a high pass forward to Edward Young who brings the ball under control. Edward Young makes a great pass forward. Norman Taylor runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
18.54
Graeme Wiltord knocks the ball forward to Edward Young. Edward Young plays a quick one-two with Nicky Le Saux and rushes in on goal... Edward Young comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. Magnificent save by Stuart White!
20.09
Graeme Wiltord flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Le Saux. Nicky Le Saux flicks a high pass forward. Edward Young controls it well on his chest. Edward Young shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
26.37
Bristol Rovers are dictating the run of play here today.
30.22
Graham Ball passes the ball forward to Eduardo Lopes. Eduardo Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Ugo Henry collects the pass. Ugo Henry knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Rankin. Marvin Rankin makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
34.33
David Sullivan knocks the ball to his team mate, Ugo Henry. Ugo Henry shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
38.45
David Sullivan threads a neat ball through to Stephan Lauper. Stephan Lauper threads a neat ball through to Ugo Henry. Ugo Henry lofts in a cross ball towards Kelvin Wetherall. Kelvin Wetherall outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but slams it into the crowd!
39.04
Alfred Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Cutler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eddie Cutler plays a scrappy one-two with Edward Young and stumbles forward towards the goal... Eduardo Lopes barges into Eddie Cutler. Eddie Cutler appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
40.10
Niccolo Simonsen surges forward with the ball. Niccolo Simonsen plays a scrappy one-two with Alfred Marsden and stumbles forward towards the goal... Niccolo Simonsen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Stuart White had no chance!! Goal for Northampton Town!
45.00
Graham Ball changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Graham Ball knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Bristol Rovers appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Northampton Town kick off and get the second half underway!
47.24
Craig Lisbie flicks the ball to his team mate, Jon Whelan. Jon Whelan flicks a high pass forward. Nicky Le Saux collects the pass. Nicky Le Saux knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Taylor. Norman Taylor outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it misses the target by a large margin!
53.15
Stephan Lauper knocks the ball to his team mate, Ugo Henry. Ugo Henry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Jeffers but the linesman indicates offside!
55.15
Jon Whelan plays the ball forward to Edward Young. Edward Young shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
57.00
Ugo Henry flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Rankin collects the pass. Marvin Rankin plays a scrappy one-two with Peter Tovar and stumbles forward towards the goal... Marvin Rankin takes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.37
Alfred Marsden comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Jeffers. Alfred Marsden is given a warning by the referee! Stephen Jeffers runs off the knock.
60.22
Northampton Town have made a substitution with Edward Carragher replacing Norman Taylor .
63.45
Peter Tovar makes a high pass forward. Stephan Lauper shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Stephan Lauper knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Jeffers. Stephen Jeffers outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Stephen Jeffers scores for Bristol Rovers!!
66.05
Stephan Lauper catches Craig Lisbie on the ankles. The referee calls over Stephan Lauper and warns him to calm down! Craig Lisbie stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.01
Graham Ball flicks a high pass forward to Kelvin Wetherall who brings the ball neatly under control. Kelvin Wetherall threads a neat ball through to Marvin Rankin. Marvin Rankin whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Jeffers. Stephen Jeffers connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies well off target!
71.37
Niccolo Simonsen makes an attacking run forward. Niccolo Simonsen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Sullivan.
72.59
Niccolo Simonsen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Niccolo Simonsen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Graham Ball.
75.07
Stephan Lauper flicks a high ball forward to Kelvin Wetherall who takes it down. Kelvin Wetherall shoots from distance but is denied by Eoin Izzet. Excellent save.
77.28
Northampton Town have made a substitution with Clive Lowe replacing Nicky Le Saux .
79.13
Jon Whelan passes the ball forward to Clive Lowe. Clive Lowe finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
85.19
Alec Niven breaks forward. Alec Niven flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Jeffers who brings the ball under control. Stephen Jeffers knocks in a cross ball towards Ugo Henry. Ugo Henry is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Eoin Izzet reads it well. Well saved!
90.00
Kelvin Wetherall makes a beautiful solo run. Kelvin Wetherall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Northampton Town

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

Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
28.9%
44.6%
26.5%

Scorers
Niccolo Simonsen 40
Marvin Rankin 30
Ugo Henry 34
Stephen Jeffers 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ugo Henry of Bristol Rovers

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

1.Stuart White (GK)
6
2.Eduardo Lopes (DEF)
6
3.Alec Niven (DEF)
7
4.David Sullivan (DEF)
7
5.Graham Ball (DEF)
7
6.Stephan Lauper (MID)
7
7.Peter Tovar (MID)
6
8.Kelvin Wetherall (MID)
7
9.Stephen Jeffers (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Ugo Henry (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Marvin Rankin (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Leon Jeffers (GK)
0
13.Gilles Barry (DEF)
0
14.Seth Beckham (ATT)
0