Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Plymouth Argyle. A crowd of 4,230 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Northampton Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Plymouth Argyle appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Northampton Town kick off the first half!
3.40
Mervin Dryden takes it forward alone. Mervin Dryden shoots from outside the area but somehow Adam Higginbotham manages to keep it out.
4.46
Luke Robson hits it upfield. James Goldberg finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.00
Brian Clarke sees space and advances. Brian Clarke plays a perfect one-two with Darren Walsh and rushes in on goal... Brian Clarke rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Brian Clarke!
15.21
Ronnie Murrin knocks the ball forward to Titus Ince. Titus Ince knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Charles. Niccolo Charles is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Adam Higginbotham manages to gather it comfortably.
16.32
Alexander Newby controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ronnie Murrin. Ronnie Murrin makes a beautiful solo run. Ronnie Murrin plays a perfect one-two with Titus Ince and rushes in on goal... Ronnie Murrin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Adam Higginbotham has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.58
Brian Clarke knocks the ball to his team mate, Gareth Marr. Gareth Marr finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.24
Damien Clarke brings the ball forward. Damien Clarke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Damien Lightfoot.
28.42
Malcolm Scowcroft deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Walsh. Darren Walsh knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.56
Brian Clarke hacks Damien Clarke from behind! Brian Clarke is given a warning by the referee! Damien Clarke runs off the knock.
34.43
Brian Clarke makes a probing pass to Gareth Marr. Gareth Marr whips in a cross ball towards Darren Walsh. Darren Walsh connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
36.22
Ronnie Murrin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niccolo Charles. Niccolo Charles goes all the way! Niccolo Charles cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
39.56
Peter Moncur deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Bowyer. Neil Bowyer sees space and advances. Neil Bowyer lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Walsh. Darren Walsh heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.39
Neil Bowyer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gareth Marr. Gareth Marr shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
44.07
Damien Clarke knocks the ball forward to Niccolo Charles. Niccolo Charles goes all the way! Niccolo Charles shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Plymouth Argyle kicking off!
47.27
Damien Clarke passes the ball forward to Titus Ince. Titus Ince knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Damien Lightfoot.
48.04
Malcolm Scowcroft chips the ball to his team mate, Gareth Marr. Gareth Marr finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.18
Alexander Newby chips the ball to his team mate, Mervin Dryden. Mervin Dryden makes a beautiful solo run. Mervin Dryden goes all the way! Mervin Dryden tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.08
Mervin Dryden makes a simple pass to Titus Ince. Titus Ince knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Damien Lightfoot.
59.31
Nicholas Makin threads the ball through to Mervin Dryden. Mervin Dryden threads the ball through to Nigel Neville. Nigel Neville goes all the way! Nigel Neville tries a spectacular strike but Adam Higginbotham is on top of it.
60.39
Damien Lightfoot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Clarke. Brian Clarke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Goldberg. James Goldberg sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.57
Damien Clarke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niccolo Charles. Niccolo Charles shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.12
Luke Robson kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Clarke. Brian Clarke kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Walsh. Darren Walsh knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.06
Brian Clarke takes it forward alone. Brian Clarke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darren Walsh but he's offside!
83.43
Brian Clarke clumsily knocks into Damien Clarke. Brian Clarke is shown the yellow card! Damien Clarke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.16
Damien Lightfoot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Malcolm Scowcroft. Malcolm Scowcroft knocks the ball to his team mate, James Goldberg. James Goldberg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jermaine Milligan.
85.14
Alexander Newby makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mervin Dryden. Mervin Dryden knocks the ball forward to Nigel Neville. Nigel Neville whips in a cross ball towards Titus Ince. Titus Ince flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
90.00
Damien Clarke catches Brian Clarke on the ankles. Damien Clarke is given a warning by the referee! Brian Clarke runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Brian Clarke of Plymouth Argyle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
5
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.3%
47.7%
Play Area
25%
43.2%
31.8%