Match Report


Northampton TownNorthampton Town     BarnsleyBarnsley
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Niccolo DichioN. Dichio52
G
captain1
G
66Luke JeffersL. Jeffers
Callum McallisterC. Mcallister57
D
2
D
62Fernando FerreiraF. Ferreira
Paolo EspinalP. Espinal50
D
3
D
59Roberto TorresR. Torres
Mario GiacominM. Giacomin47
D
4
D
54Edoardo MurgitaE. Murgita
Marc LumsdonM. Lumsdon62
M
5
D
45Matthew SimonsenM. Simonsen
Matt UpsonM. Upson53
M
6captain
M
62Francesco G. FerronF. Ferron
Yohan ValoisY. Valois52
M
7
M
55Jason ImpeyJ. Impey
Greg DeaneG. Deane50
M
8
M
48Danny FinneyD. Finney
Max PowellM. Powell55
A
9
A
66Michael SkoraM. Skora
Steve LawrenceS. Lawrence53
A
10
A
56Gary BellamyG. Bellamy
Des ButtD. Butt50
A
11
A
53George GascoigneG. Gascoigne
 
Ben WinterburnB. Winterburn48
G
12
G
66Teddy BanksT. Banks
David SpenglerD. Spengler45
D
13
A
53Tomas BarrosT. Barros
Craig BloomerC. Bloomer45
A
14
A
49Nigel HuntN. Hunt

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Barnsley. A crowd of 3,935 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Fenton.


0.00
Northampton Town kick off and get the match underway!
2.23
Gary Bellamy advances with the ball. Gary Bellamy shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
3.44
Yohan Valois comes in with a late challenge on Michael Skora. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Michael Skora stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.22
Max Powell passes the ball forward to Steve Lawrence. Steve Lawrence knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.21
Jason Impey flicks a high pass forward to George Gascoigne who brings the ball under control. George Gascoigne shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Niccolo Dichio comfortably smothers it!
16.54
Jason Impey hacks Paolo Espinal from behind! Jason Impey is shown the yellow card! Paolo Espinal stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.03
Matthew Simonsen makes a probing pass to George Gascoigne. George Gascoigne shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
22.11
Jason Impey makes a strong solo run forward. Jason Impey flicks a high pass forward. Gary Bellamy controls it well on his chest. Gary Bellamy shoots from long range. Good keeping from Niccolo Dichio as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
36.07
Francesco G. Ferron threads the ball through to George Gascoigne. George Gascoigne plays a scrappy one-two with Michael Skora and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from George Gascoigne provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
38.31
Edoardo Murgita flicks a high pass forward. Gary Bellamy holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Bellamy threads a neat ball through to Michael Skora. Michael Skora cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.19
Michael Skora hacks Callum Mcallister from behind! Michael Skora is warned by the referee! Callum Mcallister stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.44
Francesco G. Ferron sees Jason Impey in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Impey knocks in a cross ball towards George Gascoigne. George Gascoigne shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.13
Matt Upson makes a simple pass to Greg Deane. Greg Deane makes a great pass forward. Steve Lawrence runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
44.58
Without breaking stride, Edoardo Murgita plays the ball forward to Jason Impey. Jason Impey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Bellamy. Gary Bellamy kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Skora but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Barnsley kick off!
48.37
Francesco G. Ferron flicks a high pass forward to Michael Skora who brings the ball under control. Michael Skora makes a great pass forward. George Gascoigne runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
54.25
Danny Finney flicks a high pass forward. Francesco G. Ferron controls it well on his chest. Francesco G. Ferron makes a great pass forward. George Gascoigne runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
59.16
Steve Lawrence catches Matthew Simonsen on the ankles. The referee warns Steve Lawrence to calm down! Matthew Simonsen gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.16
Barnsley are dictating the run of play here today.
63.40
Marc Lumsdon receives the ball from a throw-in from Yohan Valois. Marc Lumsdon threads the ball through to Matt Upson. Matt Upson knocks in a cross ball towards Des Butt. Des Butt shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.36
Francesco G. Ferron threads the ball through to Gary Bellamy. Gary Bellamy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.48
Jason Impey makes a probing pass to Michael Skora. Michael Skora threads the ball through into the box. George Gascoigne side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
71.37
Danny Finney controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francesco G. Ferron. Francesco G. Ferron plays a quick one-two with Michael Skora and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Francesco G. Ferron provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.50
Paolo Espinal threads the ball through to Matt Upson. Matt Upson kicks a strong pass forward to Yohan Valois. Yohan Valois shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
75.10
Marc Lumsdon chips the ball to his team mate, Max Powell. Max Powell lofts in a cross ball towards Des Butt. Des Butt finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Luke Jeffers with no chance!! Goal for Northampton Town!
78.04
Callum Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Max Powell controls it well on his chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Max Powell plays the ball forward to Steve Lawrence. Steve Lawrence plays a quick one-two with Des Butt and rushes in on goal... Steve Lawrence shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.27
Seeing Matt Upson's attacking run, Des Butt quickly throws the ball into his path. Matt Upson darts forward. Matt Upson shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Northampton Town are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
81.12
Fernando Ferreira hits a low pass to Michael Skora. Michael Skora threads the ball through to Gary Bellamy but he's offside!
83.45
Danny Finney brings the ball forward. Danny Finney lofts in a cross ball towards George Gascoigne. George Gascoigne powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Niccolo Dichio with no chance!! Goal for Barnsley!
89.25
Michael Skora picks a pass forward to Francesco G. Ferron. Francesco G. Ferron controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Niccolo Dichio.
90.00
Corner kick to Barnsley. Francesco G. Ferron plays it to the far post. Niccolo Dichio drops low and scoops up the ball.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Northampton Town

Barnsley
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
1
4
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
31.6%
68.4%
Play Area
32.9%
43.4%
23.7%

Scorers
Des Butt 75
George Gascoigne 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to George Gascoigne of Barnsley

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

1.Luke Jeffers (GK)
6
2.Fernando Ferreira (DEF)
6
3.Roberto Torres (DEF)
6
4.Edoardo Murgita (DEF)
6
5.Matthew Simonsen (DEF)
6
6.Francesco G. Ferron (MID)
8
7.Jason Impey (MID)yellow card
7
8.Danny Finney (MID)
8
9.Michael Skora (ATT)
6
10.Gary Bellamy (ATT)
7
11.George Gascoigne (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Teddy Banks (GK)
0
13.Tomas Barros (ATT)
0
14.Nigel Hunt (ATT)
0