Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Bury. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Northampton Town and Bury are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Northampton Town and Bury are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Bury kick off and get the match underway!
6.34
0-1Des Etherington makes a simple pass to Carl Sherwood. Carl Sherwood lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Bridges. Craig Bridges is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Craig Bridges!
9.27
0-1Jason Perry sees space and advances. Jason Perry passes the ball forward to Lars Schneider. Lars Schneider knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Bridges. Craig Bridges powers a header at goal. Eddie Atherton easily picks it out of the air!
10.18
Niccolo Defoe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Williams. Paul Williams brings the ball forward. Paul Williams whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Lineker. Stephen Lineker is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Tony Christie is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.09
1-1Ian Kirkland brings the ball forward. Ian Kirkland plays a perfect one-two with Craig Bridges and rushes in on goal... Ian Kirkland shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.00
Mike Lawrence deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Williams. Paul Williams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Lofthouse. Tommy Lofthouse shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.32
Matthew Barrett kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Lisbie. Daniel Lisbie kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Bridges. Craig Bridges makes a simple pass to Lars Schneider. Lars Schneider rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
30.37
Paul Williams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brendan Ince. Brendan Ince shoots from outside the area but somehow Tony Christie manages to keep it out.
32.06
Aaron Drake passes the ball forward to Richard Sullivan. Richard Sullivan knocks the ball forward to Tommy Lofthouse. Tommy Lofthouse shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.43
Ian Kirkland passes the ball forward to Lars Schneider. Lars Schneider plays a perfect one-two with Carl Sherwood and rushes in on goal... Lars Schneider cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Eddie Atherton manages to gather it comfortably.
34.51
1-1Mike Lawrence chips the ball to his team mate, Omer Craddock. Omer Craddock makes a simple pass to Tommy Lofthouse. Tommy Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stanley Ward.
39.41
Paul Williams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Lineker. Stephen Lineker lofts in a cross ball towards Brendan Ince. Brendan Ince flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
1-1Stanley Ward clumsily knocks into Stephen Lineker. The referee calls over Stanley Ward and warns him to calm down! Stephen Lineker runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Northampton Town get the second half underway!
48.09
Daniel Lisbie passes the ball forward to Craig Bridges. Craig Bridges sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
49.18
Ian Kirkland barges into Omer Craddock. Ian Kirkland is given a warning by the referee! Omer Craddock runs off the knock.
53.55
Jermaine Laycock comes in with a late challenge on Des Etherington. Jermaine Laycock is warned by the referee! Des Etherington hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.38
Omer Craddock knocks the ball forward to Brendan Ince. Brendan Ince controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.49
1-1Des Etherington hacks Richard Sullivan from behind! The referee calls over Des Etherington and shows him a yellow card! Richard Sullivan stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.52
Richard Sullivan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Lineker. Stephen Lineker shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
63.40
Omer Craddock threads the ball through to Brendan Ince. Brendan Ince knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.12
1-1Ian Kirkland makes a probing pass to Carl Sherwood. Carl Sherwood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Bridges but he's offside!
67.31
Jason Perry knocks the ball forward to Des Etherington. Des Etherington threads the ball through to Carl Sherwood. Carl Sherwood knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eddie Atherton who gathers it comfortably.
69.44
Richard Sullivan makes a probing pass to Stephen Lineker. Stephen Lineker shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.52
1-1Bury are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Northampton Town's defence.
75.48
Paul Williams knocks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Ince. Brendan Ince sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.55
Mike Lawrence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Sullivan. Richard Sullivan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brendan Ince. Brendan Ince knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.27
Matthew Barrett sees space and advances. Matthew Barrett threads the ball through to Craig Bridges. Craig Bridges shoots from 25 yards but Eddie Atherton is on top of it.
81.16
Omer Craddock passes the ball forward to Stephen Lineker. Stephen Lineker lofts in a cross ball towards Brendan Ince. Brendan Ince directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Mike Lawrence knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Sullivan. Richard Sullivan sees a break and surges forward. Richard Sullivan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.4%
39.6%
Play Area
27.5%
46.2%
26.4%
Scorers