Match Report
| Northampton Town | Northampton Town |  |  | Fulham | Fulham | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alun Whelan | A. Whelan |  | 63 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 70 | | Max King | M. King | ||||||||
| Nigel Mcgovern | N. Mcgovern | | 58 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 64 |  | Armando Terrevoli | A. Terrevoli | |||||||||
| Dean Pearce | D. Pearce | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 | | Jamie Mowbray | J. Mowbray | |||||||||
| Craig Hansen | C. Hansen |  | 50 | D | | 4 | | | D | 49 |  | Denis Revelles | D. Revelles | ||||||||
| Marc Lumsdon | M. Lumsdon | | 64 | M | | 5 | | D | 46 | | Oleg Morris | O. Morris | |||||||||
| Neil Law | N. Law | | 54 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 | | Ezio Cesari | E. Cesari | |||||||||
| Chris Richards | C. Richards | | 50 | M | | 7 | | M | 50 | | Fredrik Stewart | F. Stewart | |||||||||
| Les Carragher | L. Carragher | | 43 | M | | 8 | | M | 44 | | Jacob Mann | J. Mann | |||||||||
| Syd Hunt | S. Hunt | | 59 | A | | 9 | | A | 67 | | Neil Newby | N. Newby | |||||||||
| Anthony Bower | A. Bower | | 56 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 |  | Davy Hendriks | D. Hendriks | |||||||||
| Harvey Atherton | H. Atherton | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 54 | | Adam Harrison | A. Harrison | |||||||||
| Les Pallister | L. Pallister | | 56 | G | | 12 | | A | 46 | | Mick Patterson | M. Patterson | |||||||||
| Oleg Dixon | O. Dixon | | 50 | G | | 13 | | D | 43 | | Alex Souness | A. Souness | |||||||||
| Colin Kanu | C. Kanu | | 46 | G | | 14 | | D | 42 | | Eoin Scholes | E. Scholes | |||||||||
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Fulham. A crowd of 4,753 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Brooking.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Brooking.
0.00
0-0Northampton Town get the match underway!
2.54
0-0Anthony Bower knocks the ball forward to Syd Hunt. Syd Hunt lofts in a cross ball towards Les Carragher. Les Carragher outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
4.51
0-0Fredrik Stewart comes in with a late challenge on Neil Law. The referee brings Fredrik Stewart to one side and gives him a warning! Neil Law runs off the knock.
14.55
0-0Marc Lumsdon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Syd Hunt. Syd Hunt makes a great pass forward. Chris Richards runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
15.50
With a delightful solo run, Les Carragher stretches the opposition's defence. Les Carragher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Syd Hunt but he's offside!
18.01
0-0Marc Lumsdon flicks a high ball forward to Syd Hunt who takes it down. Syd Hunt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jamie Mowbray.
21.07
With vision, Nigel Mcgovern laces a weighted ball forward to Harvey Atherton. Harvey Atherton lofts in a cross ball towards Les Carragher. Les Carragher is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
22.23
Under pressure, Denis Revelles clears the ball far upfield. Davy Hendriks controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Neil Newby through on goal. Neil Newby muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.13
0-0Jacob Mann flicks a high pass forward. Ezio Cesari holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ezio Cesari finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
28.09
Seeing a gap ahead, Nigel Mcgovern plays the ball forward to Neil Law. Neil Law sees space and advances. Neil Law shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
30.43
0-1Jacob Mann flicks a high pass forward. Davy Hendriks controls it well on his chest. Davy Hendriks controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
34.16
Nigel Mcgovern threads a neat ball through to Neil Law. Neil Law tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
39.21
Showing composure, Fredrik Stewart laces a through ball forward to Neil Newby. Neil Newby shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
40.07
Jacob Mann runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jacob Mann sees Adam Harrison just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Adam Harrison shows great control and tries a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
42.47
Marc Lumsdon knocks the ball forward to Neil Law. Neil Law edges inside the box! Neil Law cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
Dean Pearce makes a simple pass to Neil Law. Neil Law threads the ball through to Les Carragher. Les Carragher shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Northampton Town appear unchanged since the first half. Fulham also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Fulham kick off!
48.22
Neil Law takes it forward alone. Neil Law knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Atherton. Harvey Atherton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
49.31
Chris Richards surges forward with the ball. Chris Richards passes the ball forward but Syd Hunt is offside!
54.25
Chris Richards threads a neat ball through to Les Carragher. Les Carragher edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Les Carragher provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
57.13
Chris Richards controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Syd Hunt. Syd Hunt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Armando Terrevoli.
60.09
0-1Fulham have made a substitution with Eoin Scholes replacing Neil Newby .
61.15
Jamie Mowbray breaks forward. Jamie Mowbray makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eoin Scholes. Eoin Scholes puts a great ball through. Jacob Mann runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
63.41
0-1Denis Revelles flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Scholes collects the pass. Eoin Scholes lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Mann. Nigel Mcgovern comes in with a late challenge on Jacob Mann. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
63.41
0-1The referee points to the spot..
64.13
Adam Harrison steps up and fires a blistering shot towards goal, but it crashes against the post and bounces back out!
67.20
Marc Lumsdon changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marc Lumsdon finds some space and shoots from distance but Max King is on top of it.
72.06
Neil Law passes the ball forward to Anthony Bower. Anthony Bower runs straight at the defence! Anthony Bower muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
75.29
Fredrik Stewart knocks the ball forward to Ezio Cesari. Ezio Cesari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.52
Fulham have made 2 substitutions with Mick Patterson replacing Jamie Mowbray and Alex Souness replacing Fredrik Stewart .
78.56
0-1Marc Lumsdon catches Oleg Morris on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oleg Morris stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.43
Marc Lumsdon makes a simple pass to Harvey Atherton. Harvey Atherton advances inside the box! Harvey Atherton strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.8%
31.2%
Play Area
20.8%
46.8%
32.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Neil Law of Northampton Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alun Whelan (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nigel Mcgovern (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Dean Pearce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Craig Hansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marc Lumsdon (MID) |  | 7 |
| 6. | Neil Law (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Chris Richards (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Les Carragher (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Syd Hunt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Anthony Bower (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Harvey Atherton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Les Pallister (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oleg Dixon (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Colin Kanu (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Max King (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Armando Terrevoli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jamie Mowbray (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Denis Revelles (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Oleg Morris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ezio Cesari (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Fredrik Stewart (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jacob Mann (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Neil Newby (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Davy Hendriks (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Adam Harrison (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mick Patterson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alex Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Eoin Scholes (DEF) | 6 | |