Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 4,692 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Northampton Town start the match!
2.40
0-0Simon Riggott sees space and advances. Simon Riggott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.35
0-1Jonathan Benali passes the ball forward to Simon Riggott. Simon Riggott makes a simple pass to Steve Barton. Steve Barton lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.45
Lomano Fortune controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Standing. Graham Standing kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Sharpe. Neil Sharpe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.50
Graham Standing threads the ball through to Ralph Davies. Ralph Davies knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joe Power.
20.10
Simon Riggott knocks the ball forward to Del Deane. Del Deane knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Barton. Steve Barton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Steve Barton!
24.27
0-2Liam Fenton sees space and advances. Liam Fenton plays a perfect one-two with Luke Shearer and rushes in on goal... Liam Fenton rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.47
Alexander Ferdinand sees a break and surges forward. Alexander Ferdinand knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Niccolo Vernazza.
33.40
Eddie Fletcher chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Sharpe. Neil Sharpe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alun Britton who gathers it comfortably.
38.19
Jonathan Benali knocks the ball forward to Alexander Ferdinand. Alexander Ferdinand surges forward with the ball. Alexander Ferdinand shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
44.52
0-2Luke Shearer hacks Darren Mortensen from behind! The referee calls over Luke Shearer and shows him a yellow card! Darren Mortensen runs off the knock.
45.00
Graham Standing chips the ball to his team mate, Ralph Davies. Ralph Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anthony Fletcher.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Blackburn Rovers start the second half!
47.55
0-2Eddie Fletcher hacks Simon Riggott from behind! Eddie Fletcher is warned by the referee! Simon Riggott runs off the knock.
51.37
0-2Darren Mortensen takes it forward alone. Darren Mortensen threads the ball through to Ralph Davies. Ralph Davies shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Alun Britton.
53.27
Darren Mortensen chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Standing. Graham Standing threads the ball through to Ralph Davies. Ralph Davies knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.15
Graham Standing clumsily knocks into Liam Fenton. The referee calls over Graham Standing and warns him to calm down! Liam Fenton runs off the knock.
55.32
Alexander Ferdinand takes it forward alone. Alexander Ferdinand shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.49
Kelvin Terry passes the ball forward to Ralph Davies. Ralph Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adolfo Izquierdo.
63.07
Jason Burgess catches Alexander Ferdinand on the ankles. The referee calls over Jason Burgess and warns him to calm down! Alexander Ferdinand runs off the knock.
65.35
Eddie Fletcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Sharpe. Neil Sharpe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.35
Graham Standing makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ralph Davies. Ralph Davies shoots from 20 yards. Alun Britton is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.51
Jason Burgess knocks the ball forward to Neil Sharpe. Neil Sharpe shoots from 25 yards but somehow Alun Britton manages to keep it out.
73.25
Alexander Ferdinand chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Barton. Steve Barton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.33
Jonathan Benali chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Riggott. Simon Riggott threads the ball through to Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.05
1-2Northampton Town are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
87.44
Jason Burgess makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ralph Davies. Ralph Davies shoots from long range. Alun Britton easily smothers it.
89.02
Anthony Fletcher threads the ball through to Simon Riggott. Simon Riggott advances with the ball. Simon Riggott whips in a cross ball towards Steve Barton. Steve Barton flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Adolfo Izquierdo hacks Graham Standing from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Graham Standing stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
0
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.5%
37.5%
Play Area
26.2%
45%
28.7%
Scorers