Match Report
| Leeds United | Leeds United |  |  | Northampton Town | Northampton Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Alex Hutchings | Alex Hutchings | Jakob Falk-sørensen | Jakob Falk-sørensen | ||||||||||||||||||
| Billy Rae | B. Rae |  | 69 | G |  | 1 | | G | 60 |  | Norman Simonsen | N. Simonsen | |||||||||
| Paul Allman | P. Allman | | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 |  | Tiago Viana | T. Viana | |||||||||
| Sebastian Sanchez | S. Sanchez |  | 67 | D | | 3 | | D | 56 |  | Daan Ricci | D. Ricci | |||||||||
| Max Chandler | M. Chandler |  | 66 | D | | 4 | | D | 60 |  | Uwe Seibert | U. Seibert | |||||||||
| Jermaine Newton | J. Newton | | 44 | D |  | | 5 | | | D | 50 | | Eoin Grondin | E. Grondin | |||||||
| Scott Hansen | S. Hansen | | 72 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 | | Edward Lineker | E. Lineker | |||||||||
| Demetrio Corini | D. Corini |  | 69 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Raimond Van Der Leegte | R. Van Der Leegte | |||||||||
| Xavier Montalvo | X. Montalvo |  | 64 | M | | 8 | | M | 62 | | Leon Marsden | L. Marsden | |||||||||
| Harvey Burgess | H. Burgess | | 75 | A | | 9 | | M | 61 | | Gavin Rae | G. Rae | |||||||||
| Tim Ball | T. Ball | | 68 | A | | 10 | | A | 60 | | Enrico Benussi | E. Benussi | |||||||||
| Ashley Seaman | A. Seaman | | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 | | Pedro Oliveira | P. Oliveira | |||||||||
| Adam Hapgood | A. Hapgood | | 62 | A | | 12 | | D | 61 | | Warren Merson | W. Merson | |||||||||
| Colin McGrory | C. McGrory | | 52 | A | | 13 | | M | 61 | | Dean Le Tissier | D. Le Tissier | |||||||||
| Peter Blanc | P. Blanc |  | 29 | G | | 14 | | A | 61 | | Maurice Nelson | M. Nelson | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Northampton Town. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Pearce.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Pearce.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Leeds United kick off!
3.46
1-0Max Chandler threads the ball through to Demetrio Corini. Demetrio Corini makes a simple pass to Scott Hansen. Scott Hansen whips in a cross ball towards Tim Ball. Tim Ball gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.54
1-0Sebastian Sanchez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Xavier Montalvo. Xavier Montalvo flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Burgess collects the pass. Harvey Burgess kicks a strong pass forward to Ashley Seaman but the referee indicates it's offside!
18.15
1-0Raimond Van Der Leegte flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrico Benussi. Enrico Benussi shoots from distance but somehow Billy Rae manages to keep it out.
21.06
Max Chandler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Demetrio Corini. Demetrio Corini kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Hansen but the referee indicates it's offside!
22.04
Demetrio Corini takes it forward alone. Demetrio Corini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Norman Simonsen had no chance!! Goal for Leeds United!
26.38
2-0Scott Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Xavier Montalvo. Xavier Montalvo shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.10
2-0Ashley Seaman comes in with a high challenge, catching Eoin Grondin with his studs. The referee motions to Ashley Seaman to come over. It's a red card!! Eoin Grondin stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.18
Pedro Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Enrico Benussi collects the pass. Enrico Benussi shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
44.18
Leon Marsden changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Leon Marsden shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half. Northampton Town have changed their lineup with Warren Merson replacing Eoin Grondin, Dean Le Tissier replacing Leon Marsden and Maurice Nelson replacing Enrico Benussi. The Northampton Town players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Northampton Town kick off!
51.42
Max Chandler flicks a high pass forward. Demetrio Corini controls it well on his chest. Demetrio Corini passes the ball forward to Scott Hansen. Scott Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
55.30
2-0Maurice Nelson barges into Sebastian Sanchez. The referee warns Maurice Nelson to calm down! Sebastian Sanchez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.19
2-0Leeds United have made a substitution with Peter Blanc replacing Harvey Burgess .
61.19
Xavier Montalvo threads a neat ball through to Peter Blanc. Peter Blanc shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
63.46
Uwe Seibert takes a quick throw-in, which Warren Merson takes on the chest. Warren Merson knocks the ball forward to Edward Lineker. Edward Lineker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Oliveira. Pedro Oliveira shoots from distance but it is miles over!
66.39
Dean Le Tissier flicks a high ball forward to Tiago Viana who takes it down. Tiago Viana darts forward. Tiago Viana runs straight at the defence! Tiago Viana comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
67.23
Paul Allman passes the ball forward to Xavier Montalvo. Xavier Montalvo flicks a high ball forward to Peter Blanc who takes it down. Peter Blanc whips in a cross ball towards Tim Ball. Tim Ball gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is miles over!
77.58
2-0Raimond Van Der Leegte clumsily knocks into Peter Blanc. Raimond Van Der Leegte is given a warning by the referee! Peter Blanc hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.18
2-0Peter Blanc changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Peter Blanc knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tiago Viana.
81.13
Dean Le Tissier threads a neat ball through to Pedro Oliveira. Pedro Oliveira shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Billy Rae had no chance!! Goal for Northampton Town!
87.32
Raimond Van Der Leegte deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maurice Nelson. Maurice Nelson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Rae who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Max Chandler hits a low pass to Scott Hansen. Scott Hansen threads the ball through to Peter Blanc. Peter Blanc shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
68.1%
31.9%
Play Area
25%
45.8%
29.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Demetrio Corini of Leeds United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Billy Rae (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paul Allman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sebastian Sanchez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Max Chandler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jermaine Newton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Hansen (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Demetrio Corini (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Xavier Montalvo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Harvey Burgess (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tim Ball (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Ashley Seaman (ATT) |  | 3 |
| 12. | Adam Hapgood (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Colin McGrory (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Peter Blanc (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Norman Simonsen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tiago Viana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daan Ricci (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Uwe Seibert (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eoin Grondin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Edward Lineker (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Raimond Van Der Leegte (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Leon Marsden (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gavin Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Enrico Benussi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Pedro Oliveira (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Warren Merson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Dean Le Tissier (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Maurice Nelson (ATT) | 6 | |