Match Report
| Port Vale | Port Vale |  |  | Northampton Town | Northampton Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Tony Howells | T. Howells |  | 50 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 63 | | Alun Whelan | A. Whelan | ||||||||
| Ledley Grondin | L. Grondin | | 52 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 58 | | Nigel Mcgovern | N. Mcgovern | |||||||||
| Andy Telfer | A. Telfer |  | 49 | D | | 3 | | D | 51 | | Alun Granville | A. Granville | |||||||||
| Julian Carter | J. Carter | | 45 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 |  | Paolo Espinal | P. Espinal | |||||||||
| Darren Wiltord | D. Wiltord | | 45 | D | | 5 | | M | 63 | | Marc Lumsdon | M. Lumsdon | |||||||||
| Dean Murphy | D. Murphy | | 40 | D | | 6 | | M | 54 | | Matt Upson | M. Upson | |||||||||
| Arthur Ripley | A. Ripley | | 55 | M | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Neil Law | N. Law | |||||||||
| Kevin Henderson | K. Henderson | | 53 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Greg Deane | G. Deane | |||||||||
| Danijel Pardeilhan | D. Pardeilhan |  | 52 | M | | 9 | | A | 55 | | Neil Brooking | N. Brooking | |||||||||
| Michael Ward | M. Ward | | 55 | A | | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Anthony Bower | A. Bower | ||||||||
| Carl Johnson | C. Johnson | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Steve Lawrence | S. Lawrence | |||||||||
| Shaun Proctor | S. Proctor | | 50 | M | | 12 | | G | 54 | | Les Pallister | L. Pallister | |||||||||
| Craig Impey | C. Impey | | 49 | G | | 13 | | A | 50 | | Des Butt | D. Butt | |||||||||
| Nigel Jacobs | N. Jacobs | | 45 | M | | 14 | | D | 47 | | Mario Giacomin | M. Giacomin | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Northampton Town. A crowd of 4,338 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Ferdinand.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Ferdinand.
0.00
0-0Port Vale kick off and get the match underway!
2.00
0-0Steve Lawrence barges into Andy Telfer. Steve Lawrence is given a warning by the referee! Andy Telfer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
3.35
0-0Greg Deane makes a simple pass to Anthony Bower. Anthony Bower whips in a cross ball towards Greg Deane. With a superhuman jump, Greg Deane connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
10.24
Alun Granville plays the ball forward to Neil Law. Neil Law flicks a high ball forward to Steve Lawrence who takes it down. Steve Lawrence plays a sublime one-two with Neil Brooking and races in on goal... Some good footwork from Steve Lawrence provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
15.58
Alun Granville hits a low pass to Steve Lawrence. Steve Lawrence 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.
18.35
Steve Lawrence sees Anthony Bower in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Bower cuts inside the box! Anthony Bower comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
20.36
0-0Steve Lawrence sees Neil Brooking in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Brooking passes the ball forward but Matt Upson is offside!
21.53
Danijel Pardeilhan makes a probing pass to Michael Ward. Michael Ward knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Danijel Pardeilhan is offside!
24.08
Danijel Pardeilhan barges into Matt Upson. The referee warns Danijel Pardeilhan to calm down! Matt Upson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.23
0-0Northampton Town are dictating the run of play here today.
28.00
0-0Danijel Pardeilhan barges into Marc Lumsdon. Danijel Pardeilhan is shown the yellow card! Marc Lumsdon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.11
Dean Murphy takes it forward alone. Dean Murphy knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Johnson. Carl Johnson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
34.07
Neil Law catches Carl Johnson on the ankles. Neil Law is shown the yellow card! Carl Johnson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
42.15
Greg Deane makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Lawrence. Steve Lawrence finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
0-1Greg Deane deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Lawrence. Steve Lawrence advances inside the box! Steve Lawrence shoots from just inside the box. The keeper, Tony Howells, sees it late!! Goal for Northampton Town!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Port Vale appear unchanged since the first half. Northampton Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Northampton Town start the second half!
51.42
0-1Danijel Pardeilhan catches Marc Lumsdon on the ankles. The referee calls over Danijel Pardeilhan again and warns him to calm down! Marc Lumsdon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.21
0-1Matt Upson knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Brooking. Neil Brooking shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
55.41
Carl Johnson comes in with a late challenge on Alun Granville. The referee brings Carl Johnson to one side and gives him a warning! Alun Granville runs off the knock.
57.53
Kevin Henderson sees Carl Johnson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Johnson shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Alun Whelan manages to gather it.
65.03
Danijel Pardeilhan flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Henderson controls it well on his chest. Kevin Henderson shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
73.05
Danijel Pardeilhan flicks a high ball forward to Carl Johnson who takes it down. Carl Johnson advances inside the box! Carl Johnson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
75.23
0-1Arthur Ripley flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Johnson. Carl Johnson makes a probing pass between the defence to Michael Ward. Paolo Espinal catches Michael Ward on the ankles. Michael Ward rolls around, appealing for a penalty! Given!!
75.23
0-1The referee points to the spot..
76.53
Michael Ward takes a short run up. What a cracker!! Alun Whelan had no chance!!
77.05
Nigel Mcgovern flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Bower who takes it down. Anthony Bower sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
78.02
Danijel Pardeilhan clumsily knocks into Marc Lumsdon. The referee calls over Danijel Pardeilhan yet again and warns him to calm down! Marc Lumsdon gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.29
Alun Granville flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Lumsdon. Marc Lumsdon passes the ball forward to Anthony Bower. Anthony Bower shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
84.27
1-1Matt Upson threads the ball through to Marc Lumsdon. Marc Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dean Murphy.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
5
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36.9%
63.1%
Play Area
29.2%
49.2%
21.5%
Scorers
| Michael Ward 77 (p) | Steve Lawrence 45 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Steve Lawrence of Northampton Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tony Howells (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ledley Grondin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Julian Carter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Darren Wiltord (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dean Murphy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Arthur Ripley (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Kevin Henderson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Danijel Pardeilhan (MID) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Michael Ward (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 11. | Carl Johnson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Shaun Proctor (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Impey (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nigel Jacobs (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alun Whelan (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nigel Mcgovern (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alun Granville (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Paolo Espinal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marc Lumsdon (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Upson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Neil Law (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Greg Deane (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Neil Brooking (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Anthony Bower (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Steve Lawrence (ATT) | | 10 |
| 12. | Les Pallister (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Des Butt (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mario Giacomin (DEF) | 0 | |