0.00 0-0

Northampton Town kick off!

3.48 0-0

Callum Mcallister makes a simple pass to Marc Lumsdon. Marc Lumsdon chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Upson. Matt Upson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eoin Brand who gathers it comfortably.

8.24 0-0

James Venus makes an attacking run forward. James Venus tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.

15.32 0-0

Filippo Chianese passes the ball forward to Morris Seaman. Morris Seaman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alun Whelan who gathers it comfortably.

18.32 1-0

Stephen Hurst flicks a high pass forward. Hinata Kobayashi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hinata Kobayashi sees Rafael Martin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Martin knocks in a cross ball towards Filippo Chianese. Filippo Chianese finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Filippo Chianese!

21.30 1-0

Hinata Kobayashi threads a neat ball through to Dean Marshall. Dean Marshall lofts in a cross ball towards Filippo Chianese. Filippo Chianese shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Alun Whelan reads it well. Nice save!

24.21 2-0

James Venus makes a strong solo run forward. James Venus flicks a high ball forward to Brendan Benjamin who takes it down. Brendan Benjamin whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Jr. Gissi. Oscar Jr. Gissi makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!

28.37 2-1

Neil Law sees Anthony Bower in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Bower plays a scrappy one-two with Steve Lawrence and advances towards the goal... Anthony Bower cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!

32.06 2-1

Neil Brooking catches Stephen Hurst on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Hurst hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

33.57 2-1

Marc Lumsdon knocks the ball forward to Greg Deane. Greg Deane knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Lawrence. Steve Lawrence outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!

34.26 2-1

Alun Granville threads the ball through to Marc Lumsdon. Marc Lumsdon kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Law. Neil Law skips past James Venus! Some good footwork from Neil Law provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!

36.48 2-1

Dean Marshall makes a probing pass to Oscar Jr. Gissi. Oscar Jr. Gissi lofts in a cross ball towards Hinata Kobayashi. Hinata Kobayashi fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!

39.08 2-1

Brendan Benjamin flicks a high pass forward to Hinata Kobayashi who brings the ball under control. Hinata Kobayashi whips in a cross ball towards Brendan Benjamin. Brendan Benjamin rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.

42.31 2-1

Alun Granville flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Law. Neil Law controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Bower. Anthony Bower whips in a cross ball towards Greg Deane. Greg Deane makes a looping header on goal but it slams into the crowd!

45.00 2-1

The referee whistles the end of the first half!

45.00 2-1

The whistle blows and Walsall get the second half underway!

47.57 2-1

Dean Marshall chips the ball to his team mate, Morris Seaman. Morris Seaman lofts in a cross ball towards Brendan Benjamin. Brendan Benjamin directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!

48.06 2-1

Nigel Mcgovern breaks forward. Nigel Mcgovern deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Bower. Anthony Bower shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!

54.41 2-1

Neil Law threads a neat ball through to Anthony Bower. Anthony Bower knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brendan Lampard.

57.54 2-1

Matt Upson chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Lawrence. Steve Lawrence makes a great pass forward. Marc Lumsdon sprints clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! That was very close!

60.45 2-1

Callum Mcallister flicks a high pass forward to Matt Upson who brings the ball under control. Matt Upson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Lawrence. Steve Lawrence knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Brooking. Neil Brooking finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Eoin Brand didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.

61.57 2-1

Brendan Lampard plays the ball forward to Morris Seaman. Morris Seaman threads a neat ball through to Oscar Jr. Gissi. Oscar Jr. Gissi plays a one-two with Dean Marshall and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Oscar Jr. Gissi provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but is denied by Alun Whelan. Excellent save.

63.33 2-1

Filippo Chianese flicks a high ball forward to Dean Marshall who takes it down. Dean Marshall whips in a cross ball towards Hinata Kobayashi. Hinata Kobayashi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Alun Whelan is on top of his game. Superb keeping!

65.19 2-1

Dean Marshall threads a neat ball through to Oscar Jr. Gissi. Oscar Jr. Gissi lofts in a cross ball towards Brendan Benjamin. Brendan Benjamin connects with a diving header. Good keeping from Alun Whelan as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.

66.31 2-1

Hinata Kobayashi takes a quick corner, playing it short to Brendan Lampard. Brendan Lampard knocks the ball into the box. Greg Deane reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!

69.12 2-1

Brendan Lampard makes a probing pass to Dean Marshall. Dean Marshall kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Jr. Gissi. Oscar Jr. Gissi whips in a cross ball towards Filippo Chianese. Filippo Chianese powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!

72.09 2-1

Morris Seaman sees Brendan Benjamin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brendan Benjamin threads the ball through to Rafael Martin but he's offside!

73.54 2-1

Northampton Town are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.

75.52 2-1

Rafael Martin flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Jr. Gissi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Jr. Gissi tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!

84.50 2-1

Brendan Lampard threads a neat ball through to Hinata Kobayashi. Hinata Kobayashi threads a neat ball through to Brendan Benjamin. Brendan Benjamin finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!

85.29 2-1

Dean Marshall plays the ball forward to Brendan Benjamin. Brendan Benjamin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!

87.59 2-1

Hinata Kobayashi takes it forward alone. Hinata Kobayashi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Martin but the linesman indicates offside!

89.02 2-1

Greg Deane makes a probing pass to Steve Lawrence. Steve Lawrence whips in a cross ball towards Greg Deane. With a superhuman jump, Greg Deane connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's drastically wayward!

90.00 2-2

Steve Lawrence flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Bower. Anthony Bower makes a probing pass between the defence to Marc Lumsdon. Some world-class footwork from Marc Lumsdon provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!

90.00 2-2

The referee blows the final whistle