Match Report


Northampton TownNorthampton Town     Sheffield UnitedSheffield United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Liam JacobsL. Jacobs59
G
1
G
55Mike EadieM. Eadie
Daniel LofthouseD. Lofthouse56
D
2
D
65Benedetto SturbaB. Sturba
Martin Lua-LuaM. Lua-Lua52
D
3
D
54Alistair BallA. Ball
Oliver SeelerO. Seeler49
D
4
D
52Craig SmithC. Smith
Graham GowerG. Gower46
D
5
M
63Darren WatsonD. Watson
Stefano MarchegianiS. Marchegiani55
M
6
M
56Robert ClarkeR. Clarke
Mike NichollsM. Nicholls53
M
7
M
56Callum ThomsonC. Thomson
Richard WatsonR. Watson53
M
8
M
55Ugo KasperU. Kasper
Sebastian MöllerS. Möller52
A
9
M
54Matthias BrücknerM. Brückner
John CoppingJ. Copping51
A
captain10
A
56Jacob SalakoJ. Salako
Liam MilburnL. Milburn50
A
11captain
A
54Oscar Jr. BaronioO. Baronio
 
Graeme BeckhamG. Beckham49
A
12
G
54Nicol˜ CastelliniN. Castellini
George WatersG. Waters49
G
13
M
47Ashley BrownA. Brown
Simon WalshS. Walsh46
M
14
A
44John GrondinJ. Grondin

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 4,162 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Les Hamilton.


0.00
Northampton Town get the match underway!
3.50
Stefano Marchegiani knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Möller. Sebastian Möller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.20
Oscar Jr. Baronio barges into Oliver Seeler. Oscar Jr. Baronio is warned by the referee! Oliver Seeler grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
8.12
Callum Thomson flicks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Salako. Jacob Salako knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.52
Stefano Marchegiani runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stefano Marchegiani knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mike Eadie who gathers it comfortably.
12.02
Richard Watson kicks a strong pass forward to John Copping. John Copping controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
16.59
Robert Clarke comes in with a late challenge on Richard Watson. The referee calls over Robert Clarke and warns him to calm down! Richard Watson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
22.35
Ugo Kasper flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Salako holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jacob Salako plays a scrappy one-two with Oscar Jr. Baronio and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jacob Salako cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
27.45
Matthias Brückner decides to run forward with the ball. Matthias Brückner controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Jacob Salako through on goal. Jacob Salako takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Liam Jacobs has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.18
Oliver Seeler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mike Nicholls. Mike Nicholls flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Möller controls it well on his chest. Sebastian Möller knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alistair Ball.
33.53
Stefano Marchegiani barges into Matthias Brückner. The referee calls over Stefano Marchegiani and warns him to calm down! Matthias Brückner carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.20
Richard Watson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Copping. John Copping sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Mike Eadie manages to gather it easily.
45.00
Craig Smith powers a long ball forward. Jacob Salako shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Northampton Town appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Northampton Town players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield United get the second half underway!
47.24
Robert Clarke flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Jr. Baronio controls it well on his chest. Oscar Jr. Baronio shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.46
Ugo Kasper threads the ball through to Oscar Jr. Baronio. Oscar Jr. Baronio shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.38
Sheffield United have made a substitution with Nicol˜ Castellini replacing Ugo Kasper .
61.39
Mike Nicholls hacks Callum Thomson from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Callum Thomson runs off the knock.
63.02
Nicol˜ Castellini passes the ball forward to Oscar Jr. Baronio. Oscar Jr. Baronio shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
67.39
Liam Milburn comes in with a late challenge on Alistair Ball. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alistair Ball runs off the knock.
72.03
Stefano Marchegiani threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Möller. Sebastian Möller plays a one-two with John Copping and rushes in on goal... Sebastian Möller rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.09
Sheffield United have made a substitution with John Grondin replacing Benedetto Sturba .
81.50
Oliver Seeler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefano Marchegiani. Stefano Marchegiani knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Möller. Sebastian Möller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Liam Milburn but he's offside!
83.34
Mike Nicholls chips the ball to his team mate, Liam Milburn. Liam Milburn knocks in a cross ball towards John Copping. John Copping connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Callum Thomson knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Salako. Jacob Salako knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Lua-Lua.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Northampton Town

Sheffield United
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
27.7%
47.7%
24.6%

Scorers
John Copping 83
Jacob Salako 27

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jacob Salako of Sheffield United

Match Ratings
1.Liam Jacobs (GK)
6
2.Daniel Lofthouse (DEF)
6
3.Martin Lua-Lua (DEF)
6
4.Oliver Seeler (DEF)
6
5.Graham Gower (DEF)
6
6.Stefano Marchegiani (MID)
7
7.Mike Nicholls (MID)yellow card
5
8.Richard Watson (MID)
7
9.Sebastian Möller (ATT)
6
10.John Copping (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Liam Milburn (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Graeme Beckham (ATT)
0
13.George Waters (GK)
0
14.Simon Walsh (MID)
0

1.Mike Eadie (GK)
6
2.Benedetto Sturba (DEF)
6
3.Alistair Ball (DEF)
6
4.Craig Smith (DEF)
6
5.Darren Watson (MID)
6
6.Robert Clarke (MID)
6
7.Callum Thomson (MID)
7
8.Ugo Kasper (MID)
6
9.Matthias Brückner (MID)
7
10.Jacob Salako (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Oscar Jr. Baronio (ATT)
5
 
12.Nicol˜ Castellini (GK)
6
13.Ashley Brown (MID)
0
14.John Grondin (ATT)
6