Match Report
| Milton Keynes Dons | Milton Keynes Dons |  |  | Northampton Town | Northampton Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Abdouelillah Lounici | Abdouelillah Lounici | ||||||||||||||||||
| Arno Brückner | A. Brückner |  | 56 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 |  | Dean Jobson | D. Jobson | |||||||||
| Stuart Davies | S. Davies | | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 44 | | Stephen Watson | S. Watson | |||||||||
| Nick Marshall | N. Marshall | | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 37 | | Andy Ward | A. Ward | |||||||||
| Dion Lisbie | D. Lisbie | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Shaun Mcgreal | S. Mcgreal | |||||||||
| Martin Ross | M. Ross |  | 50 | D | | 5 | | D | 47 | | Spencer Henry | S. Henry | |||||||||
| Neil Henderson | N. Henderson |  | 46 | M | | 6 | | M | 47 | | Tim Cort | T. Cort | |||||||||
| Brendan Butt | B. Butt | | 44 | M | | 7 | | M | 39 | | Matt Mcallister | M. Mcallister | |||||||||
| Danny White | D. White | | 43 | M | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Nicholas Wetherall | N. Wetherall | |||||||||
| Ross Vernazza | R. Vernazza | | 61 | A | | 9 | | A | 41 | | Robert Gascoigne | R. Gascoigne | |||||||||
| Angelo Chimenti | A. Chimenti |  | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 | | Billy Deane | B. Deane | |||||||||
| Gabriele Lucenti | G. Lucenti | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 41 | | Ledley Salmon | L. Salmon | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at StadiumMK where Milton Keynes Dons play host to Northampton Town. A crowd of 4,711 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Milton Keynes Dons and Northampton Town are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Milton Keynes Dons and Northampton Town are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Northampton Town get the match underway!
2.59
0-0Dion Lisbie hacks Matt Mcallister from behind! The referee calls over Dion Lisbie and warns him to calm down! Matt Mcallister hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.16
Robert Gascoigne comes in with a late challenge on Dion Lisbie. Robert Gascoigne is warned by the referee! Dion Lisbie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.16
0-0Northampton Town are easily keeping Milton Keynes Dons at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
6.08
0-0Tim Cort makes a simple pass to Ledley Salmon. Ledley Salmon knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Gascoigne. Robert Gascoigne heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.47
0-0Nicholas Wetherall kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Deane. Billy Deane knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arno Brückner who gathers it comfortably.
10.26
Brendan Butt knocks the ball to his team mate, Ross Vernazza. Ross Vernazza shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
14.46
Nicholas Wetherall passes the ball forward to Billy Deane. Billy Deane shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.01
Brendan Butt comes in with a late challenge on Matt Mcallister. Brendan Butt is given a warning by the referee! Matt Mcallister hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.28
Danny White threads the ball through to Ross Vernazza. Ross Vernazza shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
20.01
0-0Nicholas Wetherall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ledley Salmon. Ledley Salmon whips in a cross ball towards Billy Deane. Billy Deane powers a header at goal but somehow Arno Brückner manages to keep it out.
30.59
0-0Matt Mcallister catches Brendan Butt on the ankles. Matt Mcallister is warned by the referee! Brendan Butt carries on, but is struggling a bit.
33.59
Nicholas Wetherall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Deane. Billy Deane goes all the way! Billy Deane makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.50
Neil Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Angelo Chimenti. Angelo Chimenti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dean Jobson who gathers it comfortably.
38.57
Neil Henderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ross Vernazza. Ross Vernazza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.59
Matt Mcallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Gascoigne. Robert Gascoigne plays a perfect one-two with Ledley Salmon and rushes in on goal... Robert Gascoigne shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Tim Cort decides to run forward with the ball. Tim Cort knocks the ball forward to Ledley Salmon. Ledley Salmon shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Milton Keynes Dons kick off the second half!
51.38
Nick Marshall makes a probing pass to Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ross Vernazza. Ross Vernazza chips the ball to his team mate, Angelo Chimenti. Angelo Chimenti shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Dean Jobson.
54.39
Stephen Watson threads the ball through to Nicholas Wetherall. Nicholas Wetherall sees space and advances. Nicholas Wetherall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
59.52
Dion Lisbie makes a simple pass to Neil Henderson. Neil Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Angelo Chimenti. Angelo Chimenti shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.43
0-1Nicholas Wetherall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Gascoigne. Robert Gascoigne plays a perfect one-two with Ledley Salmon and rushes in on goal... Robert Gascoigne takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.21
Nicholas Wetherall knocks the ball forward to Robert Gascoigne. Robert Gascoigne knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nick Marshall.
72.14
Matt Mcallister takes it forward alone. Matt Mcallister plays a perfect one-two with Billy Deane and rushes in on goal... Matt Mcallister shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Arno Brückner manages to gather it comfortably.
73.30
Nick Marshall comes in with a late challenge on Robert Gascoigne. Nick Marshall is warned by the referee! Robert Gascoigne runs off the knock.
77.39
Spencer Henry chips the ball to his team mate, Tim Cort. Tim Cort makes a probing pass to Billy Deane. Billy Deane shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Arno Brückner!
78.49
Matt Mcallister makes a simple pass to Robert Gascoigne. Robert Gascoigne goes all the way! Robert Gascoigne shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.17
Matt Mcallister knocks the ball forward to Robert Gascoigne. Robert Gascoigne controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ledley Salmon. Ledley Salmon takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
85.43
Nicholas Wetherall threads the ball through to Robert Gascoigne. Robert Gascoigne whips in a cross ball towards Billy Deane. Billy Deane powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.23
Nicholas Wetherall makes a beautiful solo run. Nicholas Wetherall plays a perfect one-two with Robert Gascoigne and rushes in on goal... Nicholas Wetherall shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.42
Matt Mcallister deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Gascoigne. Robert Gascoigne goes all the way! Robert Gascoigne shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
3
11
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
34.2%
65.8%
Play Area
34.2%
49.3%
16.4%
Scorers