Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Millwall. A crowd of 4,296 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Northampton Town get the match underway!
3.50
Adam Stewart passes the ball forward to Adrian Young. Adrian Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luke Barton. Luke Barton shoots from long range. Eoin White easily smothers it.
4.46
Nick Cole makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nick Holloway. Nick Holloway tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Steve Mann has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
8.14
Omer Neville passes the ball forward to Luke Barton. Luke Barton whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Lawton. Paolo Lawton powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.40
Teddy Lineker makes a simple pass to Nick Holloway. Nick Holloway goes all the way! Nick Holloway takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.35
Adrian King kicks a strong pass forward to Fredrik Moore. Fredrik Moore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Lawton. Paolo Lawton goes all the way! Paolo Lawton shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.39
Scott Cooper brings the ball forward. Scott Cooper tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.38
Luke Barton barges into Adam Murray. Luke Barton is warned by the referee! Adam Murray carries on, but is struggling a bit.
21.38
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
24.37
Titus Wise kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Smithe. Dennis Smithe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.57
Nick Cole makes a simple pass to Dennis Smithe. Dennis Smithe knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Holloway. Nick Holloway is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.14
Scott Copping kicks a strong pass forward to Fredrik Moore. Fredrik Moore makes a probing pass to Luke Barton. Luke Barton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Lawton. Paolo Lawton tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
34.33
Nick Cole knocks the ball forward to Nick Holloway. Nick Holloway plays a perfect one-two with Dennis Smithe and rushes in on goal... Nick Holloway tries a spectacular strike. Steve Mann easily smothers it.
39.18
Adrian Young flicks the ball to his team mate, Mick Gascoigne. Mick Gascoigne goes all the way! Mick Gascoigne tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.22
Adrian Young flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Lawton. Paolo Lawton chips the ball to his team mate, Luke Barton. Luke Barton rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Luke Barton!
45.00
Eddie Swift kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Lineker. Teddy Lineker knocks the ball forward to Nick Holloway. Nick Holloway goes all the way! Nick Holloway cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Millwall kick off and get the second half underway!
47.59
Titus Wise hacks Fredrik Moore from behind! Titus Wise is warned by the referee! Fredrik Moore runs off the knock.
48.54
Titus Wise knocks the ball forward to Nick Holloway. Nick Holloway knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.22
Adam Murray catches Paolo Lawton on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paolo Lawton stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.21
Fredrik Moore chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Gascoigne. Mick Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.29
Titus Wise knocks the ball forward to Nick Holloway. Nick Holloway goes all the way! Nick Holloway makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.50
Titus Wise controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dennis Smithe. Dennis Smithe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adrian King.
69.34
Fredrik Moore kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Gascoigne. Mick Gascoigne knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddie Swift.
71.59
Niccolo Vernazza knocks the ball forward to Scott Cooper. Scott Cooper deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Holloway. Nick Holloway knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steve Mann who gathers it comfortably.
75.54
Adam Murray makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Cooper. Scott Cooper chips the ball to his team mate, Nick Holloway. Nick Holloway goes all the way! Nick Holloway shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.36
Adrian Young controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Lawton. Paolo Lawton whips in a cross ball towards Luke Barton. Luke Barton directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
78.47
Paolo Lawton barges into Omer Nicholls. Paolo Lawton is shown the yellow card! Omer Nicholls hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.42
Teddy Lineker barges into Adrian Young. The referee calls over Teddy Lineker and warns him to calm down! Adrian Young runs off the knock.
81.40
Adam Stewart chips the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Moore. Fredrik Moore knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Lawton. Paolo Lawton whips in a cross ball towards Mick Gascoigne. Mick Gascoigne connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
83.06
Eddie Swift makes a simple pass to Titus Wise. Titus Wise knocks the ball to his team mate, Nick Holloway. Nick Holloway goes all the way! Nick Holloway makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.49
Millwall are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
89.52
Adrian Young knocks the ball to his team mate, Mick Gascoigne. Mick Gascoigne whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Lawton. Paolo Lawton directs the ball goalwards with his head. Eoin White easily smothers it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Nick Holloway of Northampton Town
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
28.1%
43.8%
28.1%