Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Luton Town. A crowd of 2,885 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Luton Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Luton Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Luton Town kick off and get the first half underway!
2.57
0-0Dale Boyd passes the ball forward to Greg Sheringham. Greg Sheringham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.00
0-0Nigel Best knocks the ball forward to Graeme Haynes. Graeme Haynes shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
9.20
Teddy Walker flicks the ball to his team mate, Dale Boyd. Dale Boyd flicks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Haynes. Graeme Haynes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
18.31
1-0Dennis Harrison takes it forward alone. Dennis Harrison takes it forward alone. Dennis Harrison passes the ball forward to Stephen Lineker. Stephen Lineker takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
22.15
Joe Roberts surges forward with the ball. Joe Roberts shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.48
Dale Boyd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Sheringham. Greg Sheringham finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.34
Jamie Clarke flicks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Haynes. Graeme Haynes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.49
Kevin Hunt passes the ball forward to Brendan Ince. Brendan Ince knocks the ball forward to Lee Bloomer. Lee Bloomer shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Northampton Town get the second half underway!
53.44
2-0Dennis Harrison catches Greg Sheringham on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Greg Sheringham stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.46
Omer Craddock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Lineker. Stephen Lineker shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.59
Jermaine Laycock kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Williams. Paul Williams knocks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Ince. Brendan Ince shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Paul Rodgers had no chance!! Goal for Northampton Town!
66.17
3-0Northampton Town are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
72.33
Luton Town are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
79.20
3-0Omer Craddock barges into Dale Boyd. The referee calls over Omer Craddock and warns him to calm down! Dale Boyd hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.02
Paul Williams makes a simple pass to Brendan Ince. Brendan Ince knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Rodgers who gathers it comfortably.
89.42
Paul Williams takes it forward alone. Paul Williams knocks the ball forward to Lee Bloomer. Lee Bloomer shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
90.00
Paul Williams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Lineker. Stephen Lineker shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.8%
49.2%
Play Area
25.4%
50.8%
23.7%
Scorers