Match Report
| Millwall | Millwall |  |  | Northampton Town | Northampton Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Aaron Crooks | A. Crooks |  | 57 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 63 | | Alun Whelan | A. Whelan | ||||||||
| Simon Beckham | S. Beckham | | 62 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 59 |  | Callum Mcallister | C. Mcallister | |||||||||
| Wilfred Versteeg | W. Versteeg |  | 55 | D | | 3 | | D | 58 | | Nigel Mcgovern | N. Mcgovern | |||||||||
| Martin Palmer | M. Palmer | | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Alun Granville | A. Granville | |||||||||
| Rafael Costa | R. Costa |  | 48 | D | | 5 | | M | 63 | | Marc Lumsdon | M. Lumsdon | |||||||||
| Damien Duberry | D. Duberry | | 45 | D | | | 6 | | M | 54 | | Matt Upson | M. Upson | ||||||||
| Tim Davies | T. Davies | | 59 | M | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Neil Law | N. Law | |||||||||
| Tommy Peckham | T. Peckham | | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Greg Deane | G. Deane | |||||||||
| Ivan Riza | I. Riza | | 50 | M | | 9 | | A | 55 | | Neil Brooking | N. Brooking | |||||||||
| Michael Howey | M. Howey | | 58 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Anthony Bower | A. Bower | |||||||||
| Stuart Marr | S. Marr | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Steve Lawrence | S. Lawrence | |||||||||
| Patrice Blanc | P. Blanc |  | 49 | A | | 12 | | G | 54 | | Les Pallister | L. Pallister | |||||||||
| Ben Mcleod | B. Mcleod | | 48 | G | | 13 | | D | 51 |  | Paolo Espinal | P. Espinal | |||||||||
| Jose Javier Redondo | J. Redondo |  | 47 | M | | 14 | | A | 50 | | Des Butt | D. Butt | |||||||||
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Northampton Town. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Millwall 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 Daniele Oakley.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Millwall 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 Daniele Oakley.
0.00
0-0Millwall get the match underway!
6.57
0-0Tim Davies makes a simple pass to Michael Howey. Michael Howey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.07
1-0Damien Duberry passes the ball forward to Michael Howey. Michael Howey flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Marr controls it well on his chest. Stuart Marr plays a quick one-two with Ivan Riza and rushes in on goal... Stuart Marr tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.43
Wilfred Versteeg kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Peckham. Tommy Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Marr holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Marr knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alun Whelan who gathers it comfortably.
16.50
1-0Simon Beckham takes it forward alone. Simon Beckham knocks the ball forward to Michael Howey. Michael Howey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
20.47
1-0Rafael Costa surges forward with the ball. Rafael Costa threads the ball through to Michael Howey. Michael Howey tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
22.56
1-0Neil Law makes a probing pass to Steve Lawrence. Steve Lawrence makes a great pass forward. Neil Brooking runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
24.07
Matt Upson threads a neat ball through to Steve Lawrence. Steve Lawrence sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Aaron Crooks manages to gather it comfortably.
26.54
Simon Beckham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Peckham. Tommy Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Marr holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Marr shoots from distance. Stuart Marr scores for Millwall!!
30.06
Tim Davies controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Marr. Stuart Marr knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.58
2-0Matt Upson barges into Stuart Marr. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart Marr stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.15
Martin Palmer threads the ball through to Tim Davies. Tim Davies knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Howey. Michael Howey lofts in a cross ball towards Tim Davies. With a superhuman jump, Tim Davies connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Millwall appear unchanged since the first half. Northampton Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Northampton Town kick off!
49.17
Nigel Mcgovern catches Michael Howey on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Michael Howey runs off the knock.
51.06
Wilfred Versteeg hacks Nigel Mcgovern from behind! Wilfred Versteeg is shown the yellow card! Nigel Mcgovern stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.30
Tim Davies threads a neat ball through to Ivan Riza. Ivan Riza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alun Whelan who gathers it comfortably.
57.09
Callum Mcallister hoofs the ball up the pitch. Neil Brooking skips past Wilfred Versteeg! Some silky footwork from Neil Brooking provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
59.00
Tim Davies hacks Greg Deane from behind! Tim Davies is shown the yellow card! Greg Deane stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.24
2-0Millwall have made a substitution with Jose Javier Redondo replacing Tommy Peckham .
61.27
Jose Javier Redondo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Marr. Stuart Marr whips in a cross ball towards Tim Davies. Tim Davies makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Alun Whelan had no chance!! Goal for Millwall!
65.38
Alun Granville knocks the ball forward to Matt Upson. Matt Upson sees a break and surges forward. Matt Upson finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
67.42
3-0Nigel Mcgovern receives the ball from a throw-in from Callum Mcallister. Nigel Mcgovern threads a neat ball through to Matt Upson. Matt Upson flicks a high pass forward. Neil Brooking controls it well on his chest. Neil Brooking whips in a cross ball towards Marc Lumsdon. Marc Lumsdon connects with a diving header. The ball strikes Wilfred Versteeg's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
68.28
It's a corner kick which Neil Law takes quickly, playing the ball short to Marc Lumsdon. Marc Lumsdon rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marc Lumsdon!
69.02
Alun Granville controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Lumsdon. Marc Lumsdon threads a neat ball through to Steve Lawrence. Steve Lawrence flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Upson. Matt Upson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
75.11
Rafael Costa chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Riza. Ivan Riza darts forward. Ivan Riza shoots from distance. Alun Whelan comfortably gets down and covers it.
77.46
Millwall have made 2 substitutions with Ben Mcleod replacing Stuart Marr and Patrice Blanc replacing Michael Howey .
79.34
Callum Mcallister makes a probing pass to Marc Lumsdon. Marc Lumsdon changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marc Lumsdon advances inside the box! Marc Lumsdon takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.09
Simon Beckham threads a neat ball through to Jose Javier Redondo. Jose Javier Redondo threads the ball through to Ben Mcleod. Ben Mcleod whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Riza. Ivan Riza connects with a diving header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Millwall!
89.48
Neil Law comes in with a late challenge on Jose Javier Redondo. Neil Law is shown the yellow card! Jose Javier Redondo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Callum Mcallister knocks the ball forward to Matt Upson. Matt Upson plays a scrappy one-two with Marc Lumsdon and stumbles forward towards the goal... Matt Upson tries a spectacular strike but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.8%
40.2%
Play Area
30.5%
42.7%
26.8%
Scorers
| Stuart Marr 10, 27 Tim Davies 61 Ivan Riza 83 | Marc Lumsdon 68 Matt Upson 69 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Marr of Millwall |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Aaron Crooks (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Simon Beckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Wilfred Versteeg (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Martin Palmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rafael Costa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Damien Duberry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Tim Davies (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Tommy Peckham (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ivan Riza (MID) | | 8 |
| 10. | Michael Howey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stuart Marr (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Patrice Blanc (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ben Mcleod (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jose Javier Redondo (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Alun Whelan (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Callum Mcallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nigel Mcgovern (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Alun Granville (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marc Lumsdon (MID) | | 8 |
| 6. | Matt Upson (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Neil Law (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Greg Deane (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Neil Brooking (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Anthony Bower (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Steve Lawrence (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Les Pallister (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paolo Espinal (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Des Butt (ATT) | 0 | |