Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Racecourse Ground where Wrexham play host to Northampton Town. A crowd of 2,947 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Wrexham are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Wrexham are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Wrexham kick off the first half!
2.29
0-0Paul Williams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Lineker. Stephen Lineker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Lofthouse. Tommy Lofthouse rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.41
0-1Daniele Edghill makes a simple pass to Brendan Ince. Brendan Ince plays a perfect one-two with Tommy Lofthouse and rushes in on goal... Brendan Ince makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.08
0-1Paul Williams hacks Wes Finney from behind! The referee calls over Paul Williams and warns him to calm down! Wes Finney grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
10.09
Dennis Harrison makes a probing pass to Kevin Hunt. Kevin Hunt makes a simple pass to Brendan Ince. Brendan Ince knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Lofthouse. Tommy Lofthouse flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
16.09
Daniele Edghill flicks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Ince. Brendan Ince goes all the way! Brendan Ince takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
21.38
Wes Finney makes a probing pass to Carl Fletcher. Carl Fletcher plays a perfect one-two with Steffen Welter and rushes in on goal... Carl Fletcher makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Eddie Atherton had no chance!! Goal for Wrexham!
26.50
Paul Williams advances with the ball. Paul Williams knocks in a cross ball towards Brendan Ince. Brendan Ince is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Stanley Gascoigne has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
40.21
Dennis Harrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hunt. Kevin Hunt kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Lineker. Stephen Lineker shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
42.38
1-3Wes Finney threads the ball through to Billy Wilcox. Billy Wilcox passes the ball forward but Steffen Welter is offside!
45.00
Chritophe Isabey hacks Kevin Hunt from behind! Chritophe Isabey is warned by the referee! Kevin Hunt carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Northampton Town kick off!
48.29
1-3Don Matteo flicks the ball to his team mate, Chritophe Isabey. Chritophe Isabey makes a simple pass to Billy Wilcox. Billy Wilcox shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
53.53
Chritophe Isabey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steffen Welter. Steffen Welter shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Eddie Atherton manages to gather it comfortably.
57.35
Hans Braat deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rick Leiwakabessy. Rick Leiwakabessy kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Wilcox. Billy Wilcox makes a probing pass to Carl Fletcher. Carl Fletcher tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
59.20
Hans Braat knocks the ball forward to Rick Leiwakabessy. Rick Leiwakabessy flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Wilcox. Billy Wilcox shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.30
Wes Finney brings the ball forward. Wes Finney makes a probing pass to Carl Fletcher but he's offside!
65.55
Nwankwo Wainwright makes a simple pass to Rick Leiwakabessy. Rick Leiwakabessy sees space and advances. Rick Leiwakabessy makes a probing pass to Carl Fletcher but he's offside!
66.21
Daniele Edghill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brendan Ince. Brendan Ince flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Lineker. Stephen Lineker shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Stanley Gascoigne.
69.19
Dennis Harrison makes a simple pass to Daniele Edghill. Daniele Edghill chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Lineker. Stephen Lineker goes all the way! Stephen Lineker makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
73.01
Jermaine Laycock decides to run forward with the ball. Jermaine Laycock kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Lofthouse. Tommy Lofthouse shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
77.32
Wes Finney deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Fletcher. Carl Fletcher goes all the way! Carl Fletcher shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
79.05
Rick Leiwakabessy makes a beautiful solo run. Rick Leiwakabessy shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.25
Rick Leiwakabessy makes a probing pass to Steffen Welter. Steffen Welter finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62%
38%
Play Area
27.8%
44.3%
27.8%
Scorers
| Carl Fletcher 21 Billy Wilcox 59 | Brendan Ince 4, 27 Tommy Lofthouse 10 Stephen Lineker 69 |