Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Scunthorpe United. A crowd of 2,665 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Scunthorpe United appear to be shaped for 6-3-1.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Scunthorpe United appear to be shaped for 6-3-1.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Scunthorpe United get the match underway!
2.41
0-0Liam Gower hacks Aaron Drake from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Aaron Drake hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.28
0-0Scunthorpe United are easily keeping Northampton Town at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
10.29
Scunthorpe United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
12.35
Scunthorpe United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Northampton Town's defence.
14.38
0-0Omer McManaman clumsily knocks into Omer Craddock. Omer McManaman is warned by the referee! Omer Craddock hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.09
0-0Darius Robinson makes a probing pass to Liam Gower. Liam Gower sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
20.22
0-0Omer Craddock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Lofthouse. Tommy Lofthouse shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
21.50
Daniele Edghill kicks a strong pass forward to Brendan Ince. Brendan Ince shoots from long range but somehow Aaron Davies manages to keep it out.
24.29
Daniele Edghill makes a probing pass to Steven Makin. Steven Makin shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.09
Paul Williams knocks the ball forward to Steven Makin. Steven Makin shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Aaron Davies!
44.57
0-0Liam Gower barges into Mike Lawrence. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Liam Gower!! Mike Lawrence hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
0-0Sylvain Batty hacks Daniele Edghill from behind! The referee calls over Sylvain Batty and warns him to calm down! Daniele Edghill gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Northampton Town kick off!
53.52
Mike Lawrence decides to run forward with the ball. Mike Lawrence deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Lofthouse. Tommy Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Makin. Steven Makin flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
61.20
0-0Dennis Harrison kicks a strong pass forward to Omer Craddock. Omer Craddock kicks a strong pass forward to Steven Makin. Steven Makin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jermaine Hamilton.
83.26
Dennis Harrison knocks the ball forward to Omer Craddock. Omer Craddock advances with the ball. Omer Craddock plays a perfect one-two with Tommy Lofthouse and rushes in on goal... Omer Craddock tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
87.50
Eoin Lisbie catches Mike Lawrence on the ankles. Eoin Lisbie is given a warning by the referee! Mike Lawrence stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.52
Darius Robinson comes in with a late challenge on Jermaine Laycock. The referee calls over Darius Robinson and warns him to calm down! Jermaine Laycock grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Mike Lawrence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Omer Craddock. Omer Craddock sees space and advances. Omer Craddock lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Makin. Steven Makin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
6
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
68.6%
31.4%
Play Area
30%
50%
20%