Match Report
| Northampton Town | Northampton Town |  |  | Lincoln City | Lincoln City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Rio Youds | R. Youds |  | 57 | G |  | 1 | | G | 55 | | Marc Ehiogu | M. Ehiogu | |||||||||
| Nicholas Makin | N. Makin | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 54 | | Morris Wright | M. Wright | |||||||||
| Alexander Newby | A. Newby | | 55 | D | | 3 | | D | 48 |  | Rainer Jung | R. Jung | |||||||||
| Jermaine Milligan | J. Milligan | | 49 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Emile Sharpe | E. Sharpe | |||||||||
| Ronnie Murrin | R. Murrin | | 53 | M | | 5 | | D | 40 | | Neil Murrin | N. Murrin | |||||||||
| Damien Clarke | D. Clarke | | 52 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 | | John Sheringham | J. Sheringham | |||||||||
| Mervin Dryden | M. Dryden | | 52 | M | | 7 | | M | 62 | | Eddie Bridges | E. Bridges | |||||||||
| Adrian Rufus | A. Rufus | | 40 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Max Gascoigne | M. Gascoigne | |||||||||
| Niccolo Charles | N. Charles | | 62 | A | | 9 | | A | 69 | | Bill Fletcher | B. Fletcher | |||||||||
| Titus Ince | T. Ince | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 51 | | Michael Copping | M. Copping | |||||||||
| Nigel Neville | N. Neville | | 53 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Alun Grant | A. Grant | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Lincoln City. A crowd of 4,825 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Northampton Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Lincoln City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Northampton Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Lincoln City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Northampton Town start the match!
2.30
0-0Adrian Rufus knocks the ball forward to Titus Ince. Titus Ince knocks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Charles. Niccolo Charles shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
3.58
Max Gascoigne chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Copping. Michael Copping goes all the way! Michael Copping rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
4.50
0-0Ronnie Murrin knocks the ball forward to Niccolo Charles. Niccolo Charles shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Marc Ehiogu manages to gather it comfortably.
6.09
0-0Nicholas Makin flicks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Rufus. Adrian Rufus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Neville. Nigel Neville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.08
Eddie Bridges chips the ball to his team mate, Alun Grant. Alun Grant whips in a cross ball towards Michael Copping. Michael Copping heads the ball goalwards. Rio Youds easily smothers it.
15.28
Max Gascoigne chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Copping. Michael Copping knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicholas Makin.
18.20
Max Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Alun Grant. Alun Grant plays a perfect one-two with Bill Fletcher and rushes in on goal... Alun Grant takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.26
Emile Sharpe makes a probing pass to John Sheringham. John Sheringham knocks the ball to his team mate, Bill Fletcher. Bill Fletcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.56
0-1John Sheringham knocks the ball to his team mate, Alun Grant. Alun Grant shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.37
Nicholas Makin knocks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Dryden. Mervin Dryden sees space and advances. Mervin Dryden shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.35
Emile Sharpe kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Bridges. Eddie Bridges knocks the ball forward to Michael Copping. Michael Copping whips in a cross ball towards Alun Grant. Alun Grant flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Rio Youds has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.12
Ronnie Murrin chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Neville. Nigel Neville whips in a cross ball towards Niccolo Charles. Niccolo Charles directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.40
1-2Emile Sharpe barges into Mervin Dryden. Emile Sharpe is given a warning by the referee! Mervin Dryden gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.27
Eddie Bridges passes the ball forward to Michael Copping. Michael Copping knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jermaine Milligan.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Lincoln City kick off the second half!
47.54
Eddie Bridges chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Copping. Michael Copping sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
48.13
John Sheringham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Copping. Michael Copping knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jermaine Milligan.
49.11
John Sheringham surges forward with the ball. John Sheringham knocks in a cross ball towards Alun Grant. Alun Grant is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.09
Rainer Jung deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Bridges. Eddie Bridges threads the ball through to Bill Fletcher. Bill Fletcher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rio Youds who gathers it comfortably.
55.57
Adrian Rufus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niccolo Charles. Niccolo Charles plays a perfect one-two with Nigel Neville and rushes in on goal... Niccolo Charles makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Marc Ehiogu.
57.39
John Sheringham takes it forward alone. John Sheringham tries a spectacular long range effort. Rio Youds easily smothers it.
59.21
60.30
Eddie Bridges brings the ball forward. Eddie Bridges shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.22
Jermaine Milligan threads the ball through to Damien Clarke. Damien Clarke makes a simple pass to Titus Ince. Titus Ince tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Marc Ehiogu manages to keep it out.
66.43
1-2Niccolo Charles catches Rainer Jung on the ankles. Niccolo Charles is given a warning by the referee! Rainer Jung stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.16
John Sheringham flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Copping. Michael Copping knocks in a cross ball towards Bill Fletcher. Bill Fletcher heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.28
Rainer Jung makes a simple pass to John Sheringham. John Sheringham surges forward with the ball. John Sheringham knocks in a cross ball towards Alun Grant. Alun Grant is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Rio Youds.
77.00
Mervin Dryden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Neville. Nigel Neville makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niccolo Charles. Niccolo Charles cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Marc Ehiogu!
78.28
Morris Wright controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Bridges. Eddie Bridges passes the ball forward to Michael Copping. Michael Copping lofts in a cross ball towards Alun Grant. Alun Grant powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.40
Eddie Bridges kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Copping. Michael Copping knocks in a cross ball towards Bill Fletcher. Bill Fletcher heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
Max Gascoigne threads the ball through to Michael Copping. Michael Copping plays a perfect one-two with Bill Fletcher and rushes in on goal... Michael Copping shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
31.9%
68.1%
Play Area
31.9%
44%
24.2%
Scorers
| Niccolo Charles 32 | Alun Grant 23, 27 |