Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at St Marys Stadium where Southampton play host to Northampton Town. A crowd of 4,382 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Southampton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Southampton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Northampton Town get the match underway!
4.05
0-0Graham Standing threads the ball through to Neil Sharpe. Neil Sharpe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.12
0-0Warren Bloomer kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Bramble. Anthony Bramble threads the ball through to Teddy Gascoigne but he's offside!
10.52
0-0Robert Ferdinand chips the ball to his team mate, Ralph Mortensen. Ralph Mortensen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Bramble. Anthony Bramble knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Rankin. Brian Rankin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.09
Vincenzo Schumacher knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Watson. Carl Watson knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Bramble. Anthony Bramble plays a perfect one-two with Brian Rankin and rushes in on goal... Anthony Bramble tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.24
0-0Carl Watson flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Bramble. Anthony Bramble plays a perfect one-two with Teddy Gascoigne and rushes in on goal... Anthony Bramble shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Anthony Wilcox.
15.20
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
20.27
Jason Burgess flicks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Davies. Ralph Davies knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.53
0-0Malcolm Goodwin catches Anthony Bramble on the ankles. Malcolm Goodwin is warned by the referee! Anthony Bramble carries on, but is struggling a bit.
27.02
Warren Bloomer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Bramble. Anthony Bramble flicks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
30.48
Niccolo Vernazza surges forward with the ball. Niccolo Vernazza surges forward with the ball. Niccolo Vernazza shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Richard Nicholls.
32.41
Neil Copping takes it forward alone. Neil Copping knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Rankin. Brian Rankin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anthony Wilcox who gathers it comfortably.
33.03
0-1Lomano Fortune makes a probing pass to Graham Standing. Graham Standing passes the ball forward to Ralph Davies. Ralph Davies tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ralph Davies!
36.10
Graham Standing makes a simple pass to Neil Sharpe. Neil Sharpe knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Ferdinand.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Southampton kick off the second half!
48.53
Neil Copping threads the ball through to Ralph Mortensen. Ralph Mortensen knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Rankin. Brian Rankin goes all the way! Brian Rankin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
49.13
Graham Standing threads the ball through to Neil Sharpe. Neil Sharpe knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vincenzo Schumacher.
51.46
Simon Mendonca makes a simple pass to Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Rankin. Brian Rankin tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.51
Ralph Mortensen threads the ball through to Anthony Bramble. Anthony Bramble tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.06
Malcolm Goodwin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Burgess. Jason Burgess deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ralph Davies. Ralph Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vincenzo Schumacher.
63.51
Lomano Fortune makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Burgess. Jason Burgess takes it forward alone. Jason Burgess knocks the ball forward to Ralph Davies but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
65.25
Carl Watson sees a break and surges forward. Carl Watson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.18
Warren Bloomer makes a probing pass to Brian Rankin. Brian Rankin kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Bramble but the referee indicates it's offside!
67.49
Vincenzo Schumacher comes in with a late challenge on Ralph Davies. Vincenzo Schumacher is given a warning by the referee! Ralph Davies carries on, but is struggling a bit.
69.29
Graham Standing kicks a strong pass forward to Ralph Davies. Ralph Davies goes all the way! Ralph Davies cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.51
0-1Teddy Gascoigne hacks Lomano Fortune from behind! The referee calls over Teddy Gascoigne and warns him to calm down! Lomano Fortune hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.59
Eddie Fletcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Sharpe. Neil Sharpe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Richard Nicholls easily smothers it.
79.34
Robert Ferdinand makes a simple pass to Ralph Mortensen. Ralph Mortensen threads the ball through to Anthony Bramble. Anthony Bramble knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.02
Darren Mortensen makes a probing pass to Graham Standing. Graham Standing controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Sharpe. Neil Sharpe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.48
Eddie Fletcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ralph Davies. Ralph Davies whips in a cross ball towards Neil Sharpe. Neil Sharpe connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Richard Nicholls!
89.46
Graham Standing deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Sharpe. Neil Sharpe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
28.7%
45.7%
25.5%
Scorers
| Ralph Davies 33 |