Match Report
| Bury | Bury |  |  | Northampton Town | Northampton Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ralph Summerbee | R. Summerbee |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 63 | | Alun Whelan | A. Whelan | ||||||||
| Nils Kneissl | N. Kneissl |  | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 58 | | Nigel Mcgovern | N. Mcgovern | |||||||||
| Seth Southgate | S. Southgate | | 56 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 | | Dean Pearce | D. Pearce | |||||||||
| Matt Booth | M. Booth |  | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Jason Summerbee | J. Summerbee | |||||||||
| Michael Watson | M. Watson | | 60 | M | | 5 | | M | 64 | | Marc Lumsdon | M. Lumsdon | |||||||||
| Omer Stuart | O. Stuart | | 59 | M | | 6 | | M | 54 | | Neil Law | N. Law | |||||||||
| Mervin Priestley | M. Priestley | | 54 | M | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Titus Scales | T. Scales | |||||||||
| Alfred Westwood | A. Westwood | | 53 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Chris Richards | C. Richards | |||||||||
| Steve Summerbell | S. Summerbell | | 39 | M | | 9 | | A | 59 | | Syd Hunt | S. Hunt | |||||||||
| Isaiah Pearson | I. Pearson | | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 56 | | Anthony Bower | A. Bower | |||||||||
| Ahmed Bergkamp | A. Bergkamp |  | 57 | A | | | 11 | | A | 44 | | Harvey Atherton | H. Atherton | ||||||||
| Brian Lampard | B. Lampard | | 54 | A | | 12 | | G | 56 | | Les Pallister | L. Pallister | |||||||||
| Jacob Defoe | J. Defoe | | 52 | A | | 13 | | G | 50 | | Oleg Dixon | O. Dixon | |||||||||
| Robert Standing | R. Standing | | 49 | D | | 14 | | G | 46 | | Colin Kanu | C. Kanu | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Armellini |
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Gigg Lane where Bury play host to Northampton Town. A crowd of 4,169 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bury are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Robinson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bury are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Robinson.
0.00
0-0Bury kick off and get the match underway!
2.32
0-0Syd Hunt hacks Matt Booth from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matt Booth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.22
0-0Michael Watson passes the ball forward to Ahmed Bergkamp. Ahmed Bergkamp makes a probing pass between the defence to Isaiah Pearson. Isaiah Pearson shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
10.51
Titus Scales catches Seth Southgate on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Seth Southgate stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.50
0-0With some swift thinking, Alfred Westwood plays the ball forward to Isaiah Pearson. Isaiah Pearson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.15
Michael Watson hits a low pass to Steve Summerbell. Steve Summerbell decides to run forward with the ball. Steve Summerbell skips past Jason Summerbee! Steve Summerbell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.02
Neil Law makes a simple pass to Chris Richards. Chris Richards knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nils Kneissl.
24.18
0-0Dean Pearce darts forward. Dean Pearce makes a simple pass to Anthony Bower. Anthony Bower tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
28.57
Nils Kneissl threads a neat ball through to Isaiah Pearson. Isaiah Pearson flicks a high pass forward. Ahmed Bergkamp holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ahmed Bergkamp cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Ahmed Bergkamp provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
30.18
0-1Neil Law chips the ball to his team mate, Titus Scales. Titus Scales knocks in a cross ball towards Syd Hunt. Syd Hunt knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Ralph Summerbee has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.43
0-1Titus Scales catches Mervin Priestley on the ankles. Titus Scales is warned by the referee! Mervin Priestley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.34
Seeing a gap ahead, Titus Scales laces a through ball forward to Chris Richards. Chris Richards knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Omer Stuart.
36.09
Nigel Mcgovern kicks a strong pass forward to Harvey Atherton. Harvey Atherton whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Bower. Anthony Bower connects with a diving header but it's drastically wayward!
38.33
0-1Titus Scales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Bower. Anthony Bower makes a great pass forward. Syd Hunt runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
40.55
Neil Law controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harvey Atherton. Harvey Atherton shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.43
Titus Scales flicks the ball to his team mate, Syd Hunt. Syd Hunt kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Law but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bury appear unchanged since the first half. Northampton Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Northampton Town get the second half underway!
47.58
Showing composure, Matt Booth laces a weighted ball forward to Alfred Westwood. Alfred Westwood flicks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Priestley. Mervin Priestley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nigel Mcgovern.
48.58
Dean Pearce sees Jason Summerbee in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Summerbee passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Harvey Atherton. Harvey Atherton flicks the ball to his team mate, Syd Hunt. Some good footwork from Syd Hunt provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
49.58
Dean Pearce hits a low pass to Neil Law. Neil Law passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Marc Lumsdon. Marc Lumsdon shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
51.39
Ahmed Bergkamp knocks the ball forward to Steve Summerbell. Steve Summerbell whips in a cross ball towards Isaiah Pearson. Isaiah Pearson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.49
Jason Summerbee catches Michael Watson on the ankles. The referee calls over Jason Summerbee and warns him to calm down! Michael Watson runs off the knock.
55.32
Alfred Westwood threads the ball through to Ahmed Bergkamp. Ahmed Bergkamp shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
57.44
Dean Pearce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Richards. Chris Richards flicks a high pass forward to Marc Lumsdon who brings the ball under control. Marc Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Bower. Anthony Bower finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Ralph Summerbee!
59.17
Chris Richards sees Anthony Bower in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Bower controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Harvey Atherton through on goal. Some silky footwork from Harvey Atherton provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.17
0-1Bury have made a substitution with Robert Standing replacing Ahmed Bergkamp .
65.51
0-1Mervin Priestley takes it forward alone. Mervin Priestley lofts in a cross ball towards Omer Stuart. Omer Stuart connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball strikes Jason Summerbee's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
67.10
0-1Steve Summerbell takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Alun Whelan gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
71.50
Without breaking stride, Jason Summerbee plays the ball forward to Neil Law. Neil Law sees a break and surges forward. Neil Law knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Booth.
72.23
Michael Watson comes in with a late challenge on Titus Scales. Michael Watson is given a warning by the referee! Titus Scales hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.09
Neil Law sees space and advances. Neil Law lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Atherton. Harvey Atherton jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
79.49
Seth Southgate makes a simple pass to Isaiah Pearson. Isaiah Pearson lofts in a cross ball towards Omer Stuart. Omer Stuart whips the ball goalwards with his head. Alun Whelan picks it out of the air!
89.54
Steve Summerbell clumsily knocks into Nigel Mcgovern. Steve Summerbell is shown the yellow card! Nigel Mcgovern stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Seth Southgate flicks the ball to his team mate, Nils Kneissl. Nils Kneissl threads a neat ball through to Isaiah Pearson. Isaiah Pearson shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.1%
48.9%
Play Area
29.3%
43.5%
27.2%
Scorers
| Syd Hunt 30 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Neil Law of Northampton Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ralph Summerbee (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nils Kneissl (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Seth Southgate (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Matt Booth (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Michael Watson (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Omer Stuart (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mervin Priestley (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alfred Westwood (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Steve Summerbell (MID) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Isaiah Pearson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ahmed Bergkamp (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Brian Lampard (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jacob Defoe (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Robert Standing (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Alun Whelan (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Nigel Mcgovern (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Dean Pearce (DEF) | 9 | |
| 4. | Jason Summerbee (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Marc Lumsdon (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Neil Law (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Titus Scales (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Chris Richards (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Syd Hunt (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Anthony Bower (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Harvey Atherton (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Les Pallister (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oleg Dixon (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Colin Kanu (GK) | 0 | |