Match Report


ChesterfieldChesterfield     Northampton TownNorthampton Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ian ScowcroftI. Scowcroft54
G
1captain
G
52Niccolo DichioN. Dichio
Mansour ChabbertM. Chabbert50
D
2
D
57Callum McallisterC. Mcallister
Alfred BouldA. Bould50
D
3
D
51Alun GranvilleA. Granville
Pablo MartinezP. Martinez48
D
captain4
D
50Paolo EspinalP. Espinal
Craig ToddC. Todd38
D
5
M
62Marc LumsdonM. Lumsdon
Omer MontagueO. Montague62
M
6
M
53Matt UpsonM. Upson
Tony DavisT. Davis55
M
7
M
52Yohan ValoisY. Valois
Jean Chr. Le LanJ. Le Lan52
M
8
M
50Greg DeaneG. Deane
Sylvain PottsS. Potts57
A
9
A
55Max PowellM. Powell
Rio LumsdonR. Lumsdon55
A
10
A
53Steve LawrenceS. Lawrence
Alex FialdiniA. Fialdini53
A
11
A
50Des ButtD. Butt
 
Ben NevilleB. Neville51
M
12
G
48Ben WinterburnB. Winterburn
Carlos DieuzeC. Dieuze48
A
13
D
47Mario GiacominM. Giacomin
Tommy PriorT. Prior48
A
14
D
45David SpenglerD. Spengler

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Proact Stadium where Chesterfield play host to Northampton Town. A crowd of 4,801 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chesterfield are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marvin Potts.


0.00
Chesterfield kick off!
4.41
With some swift thinking, Greg Deane plays the ball forward to Max Powell. Max Powell plays a quick one-two with Des Butt and rushes in on goal... Max Powell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.43
Under pressure, Omer Montague clears the ball far upfield. Rio Lumsdon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
14.07
Pablo Martinez breaks forward. Pablo Martinez knocks the ball forward to Sylvain Potts. Sylvain Potts plays a sublime one-two with Rio Lumsdon and races in on goal... Sylvain Potts muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Callum Mcallister.
16.59
Marc Lumsdon flicks a high pass forward. Des Butt controls it well on his chest. Des Butt plays a quick one-two with Steve Lawrence and rushes in on goal... Des Butt strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
22.58
Tony Davis flicks a high pass forward to Sylvain Potts who brings the ball under control. Sylvain Potts plays a quick one-two with Rio Lumsdon and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Sylvain Potts provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
24.11
Paolo Espinal flicks a high ball forward to Steve Lawrence who takes it down. Steve Lawrence chips the ball to his team mate, Max Powell. Max Powell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jean Chr. Le Lan.
26.28
Paolo Espinal threads a neat ball through to Yohan Valois. Yohan Valois makes a simple pass to Max Powell. Max Powell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
30.56
Matt Upson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Matt Upson shoots from distance. Matt Upson scores for Northampton Town!!
33.03
Matt Upson takes it forward alone. Matt Upson kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Deane but the referee indicates it's offside!
40.38
Tony Davis kicks a strong pass forward to Omer Montague. Omer Montague flicks the ball to his team mate, Rio Lumsdon. Rio Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Fialdini. Alex Fialdini gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Niccolo Dichio had no chance!! Goal for Chesterfield!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Northampton Town start the second half!
49.38
Mansour Chabbert passes the ball forward to Omer Montague. Omer Montague kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Fialdini. Alex Fialdini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.25
Tony Davis chips the ball to his team mate, Rio Lumsdon. Rio Lumsdon knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Sylvain Potts is offside!
59.45
Jean Chr. Le Lan threads the ball through to Tony Davis. Tony Davis flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Potts holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sylvain Potts knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Fialdini. Alex Fialdini is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Niccolo Dichio reads it well. Excellent keeping!
61.02
Tony Davis passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Omer Montague. Omer Montague makes a probing pass to Alex Fialdini. Alex Fialdini plays a one-two with Sylvain Potts and rushes in on goal... Alex Fialdini strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
65.51
Jean Chr. Le Lan comes in with a late challenge on Matt Upson. The referee warns Jean Chr. Le Lan to calm down! Matt Upson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.09
Yohan Valois passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Marc Lumsdon. Marc Lumsdon finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.37
Alfred Bould makes a simple pass to Omer Montague. Omer Montague knocks the ball forward to Rio Lumsdon. Rio Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Niccolo Dichio who gathers it comfortably.
71.04
Matt Upson kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Lawrence. Steve Lawrence knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.04
Alun Granville makes a simple pass to Matt Upson. Matt Upson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tony Davis.
75.38
Rio Lumsdon passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Sylvain Potts. Sylvain Potts shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
77.41
Alun Granville flicks a high pass forward. Yohan Valois controls it well on his chest. Yohan Valois makes an attacking run forward. Yohan Valois knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Powell. Jean Chr. Le Lan comes in with a late challenge on Max Powell. Max Powell appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
81.10
Jean Chr. Le Lan kicks a strong pass forward to Sylvain Potts. Sylvain Potts plays a one-two with Rio Lumsdon and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Sylvain Potts provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.12
Craig Todd knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean Chr. Le Lan. Jean Chr. Le Lan makes an attacking run forward. Jean Chr. Le Lan knocks in a cross ball towards Rio Lumsdon. Rio Lumsdon finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
85.07
Omer Montague flicks a high pass forward to Rio Lumsdon who brings the ball under control. Rio Lumsdon plays a one-two with Sylvain Potts and rushes in on goal... Rio Lumsdon takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Niccolo Dichio had no chance!! Goal for Chesterfield!
89.46
Jean Chr. Le Lan flicks a high pass forward. Rio Lumsdon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rio Lumsdon threads the ball through to Alex Fialdini but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Chesterfield

Northampton Town
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
26.5%
44.6%
28.9%

Scorers
Alex Fialdini 40
Sylvain Potts 81
Rio Lumsdon 85
Max Powell 4, 26
Matt Upson 31

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Max Powell of Northampton Town

Match Ratings
1.Ian Scowcroft (GK)
6
2.Mansour Chabbert (DEF)
6
3.Alfred Bould (DEF)
6
4.Pablo Martinez (DEF)
6
5.Craig Todd (DEF)
6
6.Omer Montague (MID)
7
7.Tony Davis (MID)
6
8.Jean Chr. Le Lan (MID)
6
9.Sylvain Potts (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Rio Lumsdon (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Alex Fialdini (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Ben Neville (MID)
0
13.Carlos Dieuze (ATT)
0
14.Tommy Prior (ATT)
0

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