Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Bristol City. A crowd of 4,961 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bristol City kick off!
3.23
0-0Pedro Teixeira decides to run forward with the ball. Pedro Teixeira lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Gerritsen. Eric Gerritsen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Wes Finney.
20.34
0-0Shaun Peckham knocks the ball forward to Seth Rodgers. Seth Rodgers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Guardiola.
21.31
0-0Roel Oosterhof deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Teixeira. Pedro Teixeira makes a probing pass to Eric Gerritsen. Eric Gerritsen threads the ball through to Danny Peckham but he's offside!
32.21
0-0Gary Minto catches Eric Gerritsen on the ankles. The referee calls over Gary Minto and warns him to calm down! Eric Gerritsen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.22
0-0Northampton Town are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
40.07
0-1Antonio Guardiola threads the ball through to Pedro Teixeira. Pedro Teixeira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Gerritsen. Eric Gerritsen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Eric Gerritsen scores for Bristol City!!
45.00
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Northampton Town start the second half!
59.25
Gary Eustace hacks Pedro Teixeira from behind! Gary Eustace is given a warning by the referee! Pedro Teixeira stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.25
Bristol City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Northampton Town's defence.
61.54
Teddy Oakley chips the ball to his team mate, Max Greaves. Max Greaves makes a probing pass to Eric Gerritsen but he's offside!
63.18
Matt Ferguson brings the ball forward. Matt Ferguson makes a probing pass to Danny Peckham. Danny Peckham knocks the ball forward to Max Greaves but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
65.30
Pedro Teixeira threads the ball through to Danny Peckham. Danny Peckham threads the ball through to Max Greaves but he's offside!
71.06
Dave Charles chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Peckham. Danny Peckham goes all the way! Danny Peckham tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Wes Finney has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
78.25
0-2Dave Charles makes a simple pass to Danny Peckham. Danny Peckham goes all the way! Danny Peckham shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
84.13
Ruben Vieira advances with the ball. Ruben Vieira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.09
Glynn Allman kicks a strong pass forward to Shaun Peckham. Shaun Peckham kicks a strong pass forward to Ross Adams. Ross Adams knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paolo Kahn who gathers it comfortably.
89.21
Teddy Oakley knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Greaves. Max Greaves flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Peckham. Danny Peckham tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
3
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36.7%
63.3%
Play Area
28.3%
48.3%
23.3%
Scorers