Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Doncaster Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Doncaster Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Doncaster Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Doncaster Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.54
0-0Jermaine Laycock makes a simple pass to Richard Sullivan. Richard Sullivan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brendan Ince. Brendan Ince shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
10.09
0-0Stan Williams hacks Brendan Ince from behind! The referee calls over Stan Williams and warns him to calm down! Brendan Ince runs off the knock.
12.46
0-0Stan Williams makes a probing pass to Duncan Clegg. Duncan Clegg flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Banks. Andy Banks shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.30
Danny Matthews chips the ball to his team mate, Kristinn Ingi Sverrisson. Kristinn Ingi Sverrisson makes a simple pass to Tommy Laycock. Tommy Laycock controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.48
Omer Craddock hacks Duncan Clegg from behind! Omer Craddock is given a warning by the referee! Duncan Clegg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.52
Daniel Woodgate makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Clegg. Duncan Clegg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Banks. Andy Banks sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Eddie Atherton!
24.41
Daniel Woodgate passes the ball forward to Kristinn Ingi Sverrisson. Kristinn Ingi Sverrisson chips the ball to his team mate, Tommy Laycock. Tommy Laycock shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.02
Mike Lawrence makes a probing pass to Richard Sullivan. Richard Sullivan flicks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Lofthouse. Tommy Lofthouse shoots from outside the area but Wes Owen is on top of it.
32.38
0-1Daniel Woodgate flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Sinclair. Ronnie Sinclair controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ebi Lato. Ebi Lato controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.03
Richard Sullivan makes a probing pass to Stephen Lineker. Stephen Lineker shoots from long range but Wes Owen is on top of it.
42.48
Kristinn Ingi Sverrisson makes a simple pass to Ebi Lato. Ebi Lato plays a perfect one-two with Tommy Laycock and rushes in on goal... Ebi Lato takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.01
Paul Williams knocks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Ince. Brendan Ince tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Duncan Clegg knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Banks. Andy Banks sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Northampton Town kick off!
47.11
Richard Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Lineker. Stephen Lineker lofts in a cross ball towards Brendan Ince. Brendan Ince connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.42
Paul Williams chips the ball to his team mate, Tommy Lofthouse. Tommy Lofthouse finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.37
Richard Sullivan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Lofthouse. Tommy Lofthouse shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tommy Lofthouse!
59.37
1-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
63.31
Omer Craddock makes a probing pass to Brendan Ince. Brendan Ince shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.45
1-1Stephen Lineker comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Woodgate. Stephen Lineker is warned by the referee! Daniel Woodgate gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
71.39
Paul Williams chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Lineker. Stephen Lineker shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.43
Kristinn Ingi Sverrisson makes a probing pass to Tommy Laycock. Tommy Laycock shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
81.07
1-1Richard Sullivan makes a probing pass to Tommy Lofthouse. Tommy Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wes Owen who gathers it comfortably.
83.46
Paul Williams knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Lofthouse. Tommy Lofthouse controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.31
Jermaine Laycock passes the ball forward to Richard Sullivan. Richard Sullivan makes a probing pass to Stephen Lineker. Stephen Lineker goes all the way! Stephen Lineker takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Wes Owen manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
26.3%
40.8%
32.9%
Scorers
| Tommy Lofthouse 54 | Ebi Lato 32 |