Match Report


Swindon TownSwindon Town     Northampton TownNorthampton Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Simon BischoffS. Bischoff54
G
1captain
G
52Niccolo DichioN. Dichio
Diego HelderD. Helder59
D
2
D
57Callum McallisterC. Mcallister
Lucien MolinierL. Molinier56
D
3
D
51Alun GranvilleA. Granville
Ugo JoachimU. Joachim52
D
4
D
47Mario GiacominM. Giacomin
Ugo PlowrightU. Plowright55
M
5
M
62Marc LumsdonM. Lumsdon
Francisco JardimF. Jardim52
M
6
M
53Matt UpsonM. Upson
Phil WoodgateP. Woodgate52
M
7
M
50Greg DeaneG. Deane
Richard BurgessR. Burgess50
M
captain8
M
44Pedro TavaresP. Tavares
Aaron HackworthA. Hackworth71
A
9
A
54Max PowellM. Powell
Omer KahnO. Kahn52
A
10
A
53Steve LawrenceS. Lawrence
Brian GriffinB. Griffin52
A
11
A
50Des ButtD. Butt
 
Dennis LawrenceD. Lawrence51
D
12
G
48Ben WinterburnB. Winterburn
Robert BenjaminR. Benjamin51
A
13
D
45David SpenglerD. Spengler
Teddy DichioT. Dichio50
D
14
A
45Craig BloomerC. Bloomer

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at County Ground where Swindon Town play host to Northampton Town. A crowd of 4,232 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Swindon Town and Northampton Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Joachim.


0.00
Northampton Town start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.08
Diego Helder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Griffin. Brian Griffin knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Niccolo Dichio.
7.19
Omer Kahn takes a quick corner, playing it short to Ugo Joachim. Ugo Joachim heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Pedro Tavares reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
10.59
Des Butt flicks a high ball forward to Steve Lawrence who takes it down. Steve Lawrence deftly passes the ball to Pedro Tavares, releasing him through on goal. Pedro Tavares tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but is blocked by Diego Helder.
15.10
Diego Helder threads a neat ball through to Ugo Joachim. Ugo Joachim kicks a strong pass forward to Aaron Hackworth. Without breaking stride, Aaron Hackworth plays the ball forward to Brian Griffin who has made a great run into the box. Some good footwork from Brian Griffin provides some space. He shoots at goal. Niccolo Dichio effortlessly gets down and covers it.
16.22
Greg Deane sees a break and surges forward. Greg Deane knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lucien Molinier.
20.05
Greg Deane deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Lawrence. Steve Lawrence edges inside the box! Steve Lawrence tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
26.54
Lucien Molinier flicks a high ball forward to Ugo Joachim who takes it down. Ugo Joachim laces a through ball forward to Ugo Plowright. Ugo Plowright knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Niccolo Dichio!
28.01
Francisco Jardim catches Pedro Tavares on the ankles. The referee calls over Francisco Jardim and warns him to calm down! Pedro Tavares gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.01
Greg Deane comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Jardim. Greg Deane is shown the yellow card! Francisco Jardim gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.26
Ugo Plowright flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Hackworth collects the pass. Aaron Hackworth shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
33.03
Alun Granville pushes mid-way up the pitch. Alun Granville knocks the ball to his team mate, Des Butt. Des Butt advances inside the box! Des Butt strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
36.27
Callum Mcallister catches Brian Griffin on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brian Griffin stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.21
Ugo Joachim sees Omer Kahn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Omer Kahn flicks a high pass forward to Aaron Hackworth who brings the ball under control. Aaron Hackworth knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Kahn. Omer Kahn makes a looping header on goal but somehow Niccolo Dichio manages to keep it out.
39.10
Richard Burgess passes the ball forward to Aaron Hackworth. Aaron Hackworth edges inside the box! Aaron Hackworth tries a spectacular strike but it is shockingly off target!
40.28
Des Butt flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Tavares controls it well on his chest. Pedro Tavares lofts in a cross ball towards Des Butt. Des Butt whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.39
Des Butt knocks the ball forward to Steve Lawrence. Steve Lawrence sees Max Powell just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Max Powell tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Simon Bischoff with no chance!! Goal for Northampton Town!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Swindon Town appear unchanged since the first half. Northampton Town also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Swindon Town kick off the second half!
49.44
Lucien Molinier flicks a high pass forward to Ugo Plowright who brings the ball under control. Ugo Plowright threads the ball through to Brian Griffin. Brian Griffin lofts in a cross ball towards Phil Woodgate. Phil Woodgate whips the ball goalwards with his head. Phil Woodgate scores for Swindon Town!!
54.08
Lucien Molinier comes in with a late challenge on Max Powell. The referee brings Lucien Molinier to one side and gives him a warning! Max Powell runs off the knock.
57.55
Alun Granville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Lawrence. Steve Lawrence plays a one-two with Max Powell and rushes in on goal... Steve Lawrence cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.24
Callum Mcallister knocks the ball forward to Max Powell. Max Powell finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.37
With imagination, Greg Deane laces a weighted ball forward to Matt Upson. Matt Upson advances inside the box! Matt Upson strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
63.32
Matt Upson comes in with a late challenge on Phil Woodgate. The referee calls over Matt Upson and shows him a yellow card! Phil Woodgate stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.08
Ugo Plowright knocks the ball to his team mate, Omer Kahn. Omer Kahn shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.55
Ugo Joachim runs forward with the ball. Ugo Joachim threads the ball through to Brian Griffin. Brian Griffin knocks in a cross ball towards Aaron Hackworth. Aaron Hackworth knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Niccolo Dichio manages to keep it out.
71.42
Alun Granville controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Greg Deane. Greg Deane whips in a cross ball towards Matt Upson. Matt Upson beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.21
Lucien Molinier plays the ball forward to Phil Woodgate. Phil Woodgate deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Omer Kahn. Omer Kahn knocks in a cross ball towards Phil Woodgate. Phil Woodgate finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper, Niccolo Dichio, sees it late!! Goal for Swindon Town!
77.21
Swindon Town have made 2 substitutions with Dennis Lawrence replacing Aaron Hackworth and Teddy Dichio replacing Richard Burgess .
78.53
Phil Woodgate flicks a high ball forward to Dennis Lawrence who takes it down. Dennis Lawrence makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Omer Kahn. Omer Kahn makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Callum Mcallister steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
83.58
Phil Woodgate flicks a high pass forward to Ugo Plowright who brings the ball under control. Ugo Plowright flicks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Lawrence. Dennis Lawrence knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Griffin. Brian Griffin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
84.12
Ugo Plowright surges forward with the ball. Ugo Plowright shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.18
Ugo Joachim passes the ball forward to Phil Woodgate. Phil Woodgate rushes past Alun Granville! Phil Woodgate shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Swindon Town

Northampton Town
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.4%
46.6%
Play Area
29.5%
46.6%
23.9%

Scorers
Phil Woodgate 49, 75, 85
Steve Lawrence 20
Max Powell 44
Matt Upson 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Phil Woodgate of Swindon Town

Match Ratings
1.Simon Bischoff (GK)
6
2.Diego Helder (DEF)
6
3.Lucien Molinier (DEF)
6
4.Ugo Joachim (DEF)
7
5.Ugo Plowright (MID)
7
6.Francisco Jardim (MID)
6
7.Phil Woodgate (MID)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
8.Richard Burgess (MID)
6
9.Aaron Hackworth (ATT)
6
10.Omer Kahn (ATT)
6
11.Brian Griffin (ATT)
7
 
12.Dennis Lawrence (DEF)
6
13.Robert Benjamin (ATT)
0
14.Teddy Dichio (DEF)
6

1.Niccolo Dichio (GK)
7
2.Callum Mcallister (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Alun Granville (DEF)
6
4.Mario Giacomin (DEF)
6
5.Marc Lumsdon (MID)
6
6.Matt Upson (MID)goal scoredyellow card
7
7.Greg Deane (MID)yellow card
7
8.Pedro Tavares (MID)
6
9.Max Powell (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Steve Lawrence (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Des Butt (ATT)
7
 
12.Ben Winterburn (GK)
0
13.David Spengler (DEF)
0
14.Craig Bloomer (ATT)
0