Match Report


Sheffield UnitedSheffield United     Northampton TownNorthampton Town
Joshua LentonJoshua Lenton Computer Player Computer Player
Adam BlackA. Black56
G
1captain
G
63Alun WhelanA. Whelan
Gary CaldwellG. Caldwell52
D
2
D
58Nigel McgovernN. Mcgovern
Arno RöhnerA. Röhner47
D
3
D
51Alun GranvilleA. Granville
Julian DeanJ. Dean45
D
captain4
D
51Paolo EspinalP. Espinal
Richard BradyR. Brady44
D
5
M
63Marc LumsdonM. Lumsdon
Andy KirklandA. Kirkland55
M
6
M
54Matt UpsonM. Upson
Jean-Luc BanchelliJ. Banchelli51
M
7
M
54Neil LawN. Law
Nicholas PearceN. Pearce49
M
8
M
50Greg DeaneG. Deane
Glynn PerryG. Perry55
A
9
A
55Neil BrookingN. Brooking
Morris FinneyM. Finney50
A
10
A
55Anthony BowerA. Bower
Trevor CollymoreT. Collymore46
A
11
A
53Steve LawrenceS. Lawrence
 
Carl GranvilleC. Granville48
M
12
G
54Les PallisterL. Pallister
Frederico AntunesF. Antunes48
M
13
A
50Des ButtD. Butt
Anthony MarshallA. Marshall48
M
14
D
47Mario GiacominM. Giacomin
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Bramall Lane where Sheffield United play host to Northampton Town. A crowd of 3,783 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sheffield United 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 Robert Lowe.


0.00
Northampton Town kick off!
2.36
Richard Brady hacks Marc Lumsdon from behind! The referee brings Richard Brady to one side and gives him a warning! Marc Lumsdon runs off the knock.
6.30
Marc Lumsdon threads the ball through to Matt Upson. Matt Upson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.05
Neil Law threads the ball through to Matt Upson. Matt Upson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.42
Morris Finney clumsily knocks into Paolo Espinal. Morris Finney is shown the yellow card! Paolo Espinal hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.39
Nigel Mcgovern knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Upson. Matt Upson shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
16.41
Neil Law comes in with a late challenge on Arno Röhner. The referee calls over Neil Law and shows him a yellow card! Arno Röhner gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.41
Julian Dean makes a probing pass to Andy Kirkland. With a delightful solo run, Andy Kirkland stretches the opposition's defence. Andy Kirkland tries a spectacular long range effort. Alun Whelan comfortably gets down and covers it.
20.36
Anthony Bower makes a simple pass to Neil Brooking. Neil Brooking threads the ball through into the box. Steve Lawrence tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.52
Nicholas Pearce surges forward with the ball. Nicholas Pearce lofts in a cross ball towards Trevor Collymore. Trevor Collymore flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Alun Whelan.
32.50
Corner kick to Sheffield United. Nicholas Pearce plays it out to the edge of the box. Arno Röhner side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.29
Neil Law flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Upson. Matt Upson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
39.29
Andy Kirkland threads a neat ball through to Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry lofts in a cross ball towards Morris Finney. Morris Finney gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but slams it into the crowd!
40.27
Nicholas Pearce hits a low pass to Trevor Collymore. Trevor Collymore finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
42.45
Gary Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Andy Kirkland. Andy Kirkland chips the ball to his team mate, Morris Finney. Morris Finney plays a sublime one-two with Trevor Collymore and races in on goal... Morris Finney makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alun Whelan with no chance!! Goal for Sheffield United!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sheffield United have changed their lineup with Carl Granville replacing Nicholas Pearce. Northampton Town appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sheffield United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.42
Neil Law clumsily knocks into Julian Dean. The referee brings Neil Law to one side and gives him a warning! Julian Dean grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
53.10
Anthony Bower clumsily knocks into Andy Kirkland. The referee calls over Anthony Bower and shows him a yellow card! Andy Kirkland grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.50
Paolo Espinal chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Lumsdon. Marc Lumsdon threads a neat ball through to Neil Brooking. Neil Brooking shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
57.00
Showing composure, Andy Kirkland picks a pass forward to Jean-Luc Banchelli. Jean-Luc Banchelli makes a simple pass, allowing Trevor Collymore to run into the box. Trevor Collymore takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
60.15
Nigel Mcgovern makes a beautiful solo run. Nigel Mcgovern threads the ball through to Steve Lawrence. Steve Lawrence whips in a cross ball towards Marc Lumsdon. Marc Lumsdon flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.33
Seeing a gap ahead, Jean-Luc Banchelli plays the ball forward to Morris Finney. Morris Finney runs straight at the defence! Morris Finney tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Alun Whelan!
66.55
Morris Finney threads a neat ball through to Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
69.31
Trevor Collymore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry whips in a cross ball towards Trevor Collymore. With a superhuman jump, Trevor Collymore connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
72.01
Gary Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Carl Granville. Carl Granville flicks a high pass forward. Trevor Collymore holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Trevor Collymore knocks in a cross ball towards Morris Finney. With a superhuman jump, Morris Finney connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.24
Alun Granville knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Upson. Matt Upson flicks a high pass forward. Neil Law collects the pass. Neil Law tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Adam Black.
78.31
Richard Brady knocks the ball forward to Jean-Luc Banchelli. Jean-Luc Banchelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry threads the ball through into the box. Trevor Collymore rockets a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
79.54
Matt Upson clumsily knocks into Richard Brady. Matt Upson is shown the yellow card! Richard Brady runs off the knock.
81.53
Nigel Mcgovern threads the ball through to Matt Upson. Matt Upson threads a neat ball through to Greg Deane. Greg Deane knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.10
Alun Granville plays the ball forward to Matt Upson. Matt Upson chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Brooking. Neil Brooking sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
90.00
Matt Upson knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Lumsdon. Marc Lumsdon finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sheffield United

Northampton Town
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
31.6%
42.1%
26.3%

Scorers
Morris Finney 42
Marc Lumsdon 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Morris Finney of Sheffield United

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

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