Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Chesterfield. A crowd of 2,954 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chesterfield appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chesterfield appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Northampton Town kicking off!
3.21
1-0Dennis Harrison knocks the ball forward to Daniele Edghill. Daniele Edghill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Lofthouse. Tommy Lofthouse passes the ball forward to Stephen Lineker. Stephen Lineker tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.12
1-0Aaron Drake threads the ball through to Daniele Edghill. Daniele Edghill chips the ball to his team mate, Tommy Lofthouse. Tommy Lofthouse goes all the way! Tommy Lofthouse tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.18
Daniele Edghill surges forward with the ball. Daniele Edghill goes all the way! Daniele Edghill takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.48
Richard Sullivan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Lineker. Stephen Lineker makes a probing pass to Tommy Lofthouse. Tommy Lofthouse cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.23
1-0Niccolo Barton comes in with a late challenge on Richard Sullivan. Niccolo Barton is warned by the referee! Richard Sullivan stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.40
1-0Pieter Riccio flicks the ball to his team mate, Dale Ripley. Dale Ripley shoots from 20 yards. Eddie Atherton easily smothers it.
27.47
1-0Dale Ripley clumsily knocks into Jermaine Laycock. Dale Ripley is given a warning by the referee! Jermaine Laycock carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.56
1-0Malcolm Lawrence makes a simple pass to Niccolo Barton. Niccolo Barton threads the ball through to John Matteo. John Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eddie Atherton who gathers it comfortably.
38.08
Omer Lumsdon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adolfo José Mari. Adolfo José Mari shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.13
Paul Williams makes a probing pass to Stephen Lineker. Stephen Lineker shoots from distance but it is miles over!
42.49
Paul Williams passes the ball forward to Brendan Ince. Brendan Ince goes all the way! Brendan Ince takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
44.28
Dennis Harrison comes in with a late challenge on Dale Ripley. The referee calls over Dennis Harrison and shows him a yellow card! Dale Ripley gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
1-0Omer Lumsdon knocks the ball forward to John Matteo. John Matteo passes the ball forward but Adolfo José Mari is offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Chesterfield kick off!
51.03
Richard Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Lineker. Stephen Lineker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Malcolm Lawrence.
53.05
Dennis Harrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Williams. Paul Williams makes a beautiful solo run. Paul Williams goes all the way! Paul Williams tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.13
1-0Northampton Town are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Chesterfield's defence.
59.13
Samuel Fernandes threads the ball through to Dale Ripley. Dale Ripley shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.50
Tommy Lofthouse hacks Malcolm Lawrence from behind! Tommy Lofthouse is warned by the referee! Malcolm Lawrence stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.17
Mike Lawrence flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Williams. Paul Williams makes a probing pass to Brendan Ince. Brendan Ince shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.55
Clive Parker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niccolo Barton. Niccolo Barton knocks the ball forward to John Matteo. John Matteo threads the ball through to Adolfo José Mari but he's offside!
89.51
Niccolo Barton makes a simple pass to Adolfo José Mari. Adolfo José Mari lofts in a cross ball towards Dale Ripley. Dale Ripley powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
26%
45.5%
28.6%
Scorers