Match Report


Northampton TownNorthampton Town     Sheffield UnitedSheffield United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alun WhelanA. Whelan63
G
captain1
G
56Adam BlackA. Black
Callum McallisterC. Mcallister59
D
2
D
52Gary CaldwellG. Caldwell
Nigel McgovernN. Mcgovern58
D
3
D
47Arno RöhnerA. Röhner
Alun GranvilleA. Granville51
D
4captain
D
45Julian DeanJ. Dean
Marc LumsdonM. Lumsdon63
M
5
D
44Richard BradyR. Brady
Matt UpsonM. Upson54
M
6
M
55Andy KirklandA. Kirkland
Neil LawN. Law53
M
7
M
51Jean-Luc BanchelliJ. Banchelli
Greg DeaneG. Deane50
M
8
M
50David MüllerD. Müller
Neil BrookingN. Brooking55
A
9
A
55Glynn PerryG. Perry
Anthony BowerA. Bower55
A
10
A
50Morris FinneyM. Finney
Steve LawrenceS. Lawrence53
A
11
A
46Trevor CollymoreT. Collymore
 
Les PallisterL. Pallister54
G
12
M
49Nicholas PearceN. Pearce
Paolo EspinalP. Espinal50
D
13
M
48Carl GranvilleC. Granville
Des ButtD. Butt50
A
14
M
48Frederico AntunesF. Antunes

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 4,007 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Green.


0.00
Sheffield United get the match underway!
2.56
Anthony Bower threads a neat ball through to Greg Deane. Greg Deane plays a one-two with Steve Lawrence and advances towards the goal... Greg Deane shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
3.32
Nigel Mcgovern catches Morris Finney on the ankles. The referee calls over Nigel Mcgovern and shows him a yellow card! Morris Finney runs off the knock.
6.39
Jean-Luc Banchelli changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jean-Luc Banchelli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
10.50
Jean-Luc Banchelli flicks a high pass forward to Glynn Perry who brings the ball under control. Glynn Perry threads the ball through to Morris Finney but he's offside!
14.28
David Müller darts forward. David Müller advances inside the box! David Müller comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it curls horrendously wide!
16.32
Marc Lumsdon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Lawrence. Steve Lawrence lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Lumsdon. Marc Lumsdon knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.06
Seeing a gap ahead, Callum Mcallister plays the ball forward to Steve Lawrence. Steve Lawrence knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Brooking. Neil Brooking knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Bower. Anthony Bower makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
24.34
Nigel Mcgovern runs forward with the ball. Nigel Mcgovern chips the ball to his team mate, Greg Deane. Greg Deane plays a scrappy one-two with Anthony Bower and advances towards the goal... Julian Dean catches Greg Deane on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
26.04
Greg Deane threads the ball through to Marc Lumsdon. Marc Lumsdon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Brady.
27.50
Matt Upson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Brooking. Neil Brooking knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Black who gathers it comfortably.
33.11
Neil Brooking knocks the ball forward to Neil Law. Neil Law knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Deane. Greg Deane makes a deft header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.38
Trevor Collymore hacks Nigel Mcgovern from behind! Trevor Collymore is shown the yellow card! Nigel Mcgovern stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Northampton Town appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield United have changed their lineup with Nicholas Pearce replacing David Müller. The Sheffield United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Northampton Town kick off the second half!
54.17
With imagination, Steve Lawrence plays the ball forward to Anthony Bower. Anthony Bower knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Caldwell.
57.23
Greg Deane threads the ball through to Anthony Bower. Anthony Bower sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
59.10
Anthony Bower hacks Gary Caldwell from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gary Caldwell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.17
Anthony Bower barges into Nicholas Pearce. The referee warns Anthony Bower to calm down! Nicholas Pearce hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.21
Neil Law threads a neat ball through to Neil Brooking. Neil Brooking tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
67.39
Greg Deane threads the ball through to Marc Lumsdon. Marc Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arno Röhner.
69.08
Julian Dean laces a weighted ball forward to Jean-Luc Banchelli. Jean-Luc Banchelli threads the ball through to Trevor Collymore. Trevor Collymore knocks in a cross ball towards Morris Finney. Morris Finney shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Alun Whelan reads it well. Excellent save!
73.55
Marc Lumsdon flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Bower collects the pass. Anthony Bower makes a defence splitting pass to Greg Deane. Greg Deane side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Adam Black with no chance!! Goal for Northampton Town!
79.40
Arno Röhner flicks a high pass forward. Morris Finney controls it well on his chest. Morris Finney plays a one-two with Trevor Collymore and rushes in on goal... Morris Finney cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Alun Whelan gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
81.13
Nigel Mcgovern kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Law. Neil Law flicks a high ball forward to Matt Upson who gracefully takes it down. Matt Upson shoots from 20 yards but Adam Black reads it well. Great keeping!
83.27
Alun Granville knocks the ball to his team mate, Greg Deane. Greg Deane sees Anthony Bower in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Bower sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
85.11
Julian Dean sweeps the ball up the wings. Glynn Perry edges inside the box! Glynn Perry strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Northampton Town

Sheffield United
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
20%
43.1%
36.9%

Scorers
Marc Lumsdon 16
Greg Deane 74
Glynn Perry 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Greg Deane of Northampton Town

Match Ratings
1.Alun Whelan (GK)
7
2.Callum Mcallister (DEF)
6
3.Nigel Mcgovern (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Alun Granville (DEF)
6
5.Marc Lumsdon (MID)goal scored
8
6.Matt Upson (MID)
6
7.Neil Law (MID)
7
8.Greg Deane (MID)goal scored
9
9.Neil Brooking (ATT)
6
10.Anthony Bower (ATT)yellow card
7
11.Steve Lawrence (ATT)
7
 
12.Les Pallister (GK)
0
13.Paolo Espinal (DEF)
0
14.Des Butt (ATT)
0

1.Adam Black (GK)
6
2.Gary Caldwell (DEF)
6
3.Arno Röhner (DEF)
6
4.Julian Dean (DEF)
7
5.Richard Brady (DEF)
6
6.Andy Kirkland (MID)
6
7.Jean-Luc Banchelli (MID)
6
8.David Müller (MID)
6
9.Glynn Perry (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Morris Finney (ATT)
6
11.Trevor Collymore (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Nicholas Pearce (MID)
6
13.Carl Granville (MID)
0
14.Frederico Antunes (MID)
0