Match Report
| Northampton Town | Northampton Town |  |  | Queens Park Rangers | Queens Park Rangers | ||||||||||||||||
| Jakob Falk-sørensen | Jakob Falk-sørensen | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Norman Simonsen | N. Simonsen |  | 60 | G |  | 1 | | G | 50 | | Luke Monk | L. Monk | |||||||||
| Tiago Viana | T. Viana |  | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Fredrik Rankin | F. Rankin | |||||||||
| Warren Merson | W. Merson | | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 |  | Duncan Greig | D. Greig | |||||||||
| Uwe Seibert | U. Seibert |  | 60 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Carl James | C. James | |||||||||
| Eoin Grondin | E. Grondin | | 50 | D |  | | 5 | | M | 65 | | John Young | J. Young | ||||||||
| Edward Lineker | E. Lineker | | 59 | M | | 6 | | | M | 59 |  | Ryouichi Kikuchi | R. Kikuchi | ||||||||
| Dean Le Tissier | D. Le Tissier | | 61 | M | | 7 | | M | 58 | | Dean Le Tissier | D. Le Tissier | |||||||||
| Leon Marsden | L. Marsden | | 62 | M | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Nicky Hall | N. Hall | |||||||||
| Gavin Rae | G. Rae | | 61 | M | | 9 | | A | 63 | | Warren Burbage | W. Burbage | |||||||||
| Enrico Benussi | E. Benussi |  | 60 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 | | John Fortune | J. Fortune | |||||||||
| Maurice Nelson | M. Nelson |  | 61 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Nigel Powell | N. Powell | |||||||||
| Daan Ricci | D. Ricci |  | 56 | D | | 12 | | M | 53 | | Dion Fortune | D. Fortune | |||||||||
| Raimond Van Der Leegte | R. Van Der Leegte | | 57 | M | | 13 | | A | 50 | | James Brand | J. Brand | |||||||||
| Pedro Oliveira | P. Oliveira | | 62 | A | | 14 | | G | 48 | | Carlos Neves | C. Neves | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 8,883 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Pearson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Pearson.
0.00
0-0Northampton Town kick off the first half!
2.03
0-0Carl James flicks a high pass forward to Nigel Powell who brings the ball under control. Nigel Powell finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
9.35
Carl James threads a neat ball through to John Fortune. John Fortune flicks a high pass forward. Warren Burbage controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Warren Burbage strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
10.23
Fredrik Rankin threads the ball through to John Fortune. John Fortune plays a one-two with Nigel Powell and advances towards the goal... John Fortune shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.21
0-0Edward Lineker comes in with a late challenge on Nicky Hall. Edward Lineker is shown the yellow card! Nicky Hall stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.40
Nicky Hall flicks a high pass forward. Dean Le Tissier collects the pass. Dean Le Tissier knocks in a cross ball towards Warren Burbage. With a superhuman jump, Warren Burbage connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
22.30
0-0Uwe Seibert makes a simple pass to Warren Merson. Warren Merson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrico Benussi. Enrico Benussi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Greig.
24.47
1-0Tiago Viana threads a neat ball through to Dean Le Tissier. Dean Le Tissier takes it forward alone. Dean Le Tissier lofts in a cross ball towards Enrico Benussi. Enrico Benussi flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
28.54
John Young plays the ball forward to Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.27
Leon Marsden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrico Benussi. Enrico Benussi lofts in a cross ball towards Maurice Nelson. Maurice Nelson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.51
1-0Dean Le Tissier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage edges inside the box! Warren Burbage muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
36.53
Uwe Seibert brings the ball forward. Uwe Seibert hits a low pass to Maurice Nelson. Maurice Nelson shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
38.59
Carl James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Le Tissier. Dean Le Tissier flicks the ball to his team mate, John Fortune. John Fortune knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Norman Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
1-0Dean Le Tissier catches Dean Le Tissier on the ankles. The referee calls over Dean Le Tissier and warns him to calm down! Dean Le Tissier stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Northampton Town have changed their lineup with Daan Ricci replacing Warren Merson, Raimond Van Der Leegte replacing Gavin Rae and Pedro Oliveira replacing Maurice Nelson. Queens Park Rangers appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Queens Park Rangers kick off!
48.31
1-0Fredrik Rankin makes a simple pass to Ryouichi Kikuchi. Ryouichi Kikuchi advances with the ball. Ryouichi Kikuchi knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Powell. Uwe Seibert hacks Nigel Powell from behind! Nigel Powell appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
49.15
Daan Ricci flicks a high pass forward. Dean Le Tissier controls it well on his chest. Dean Le Tissier threads a neat ball through to Enrico Benussi. Enrico Benussi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Greig.
55.10
Fredrik Rankin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ryouichi Kikuchi. Ryouichi Kikuchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicky Hall. Nicky Hall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
65.08
Duncan Greig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell flicks a high pass forward. John Fortune collects the pass. John Fortune tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
69.51
1-0Queens Park Rangers are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
71.19
Eoin Grondin barges into John Fortune. The referee calls over Eoin Grondin and shows him a yellow card! John Fortune stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.33
Dean Le Tissier threads a neat ball through to Warren Burbage. Warren Burbage plays a quick one-two with John Fortune and rushes in on goal... Warren Burbage looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Norman Simonsen.
77.41
Carl James makes a beautiful solo run. Carl James flicks a high pass forward. Ryouichi Kikuchi controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Ryouichi Kikuchi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just off target!
79.07
Leon Marsden makes an attacking run forward. Leon Marsden sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Luke Monk comfortably smothers it!
87.55
Dean Le Tissier runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dean Le Tissier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.20
Eoin Grondin flicks a high pass forward. Dean Le Tissier controls it well on his chest. Dean Le Tissier threads a neat ball through to Pedro Oliveira. Pedro Oliveira shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
Dean Le Tissier flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Oliveira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Oliveira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Luke Monk reads it well. Nice save!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
1
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.4%
55.6%
Play Area
30.9%
44.4%
24.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dean Le Tissier of Northampton Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Norman Simonsen (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Tiago Viana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Warren Merson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Uwe Seibert (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Eoin Grondin (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Edward Lineker (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Dean Le Tissier (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Leon Marsden (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gavin Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Enrico Benussi (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Maurice Nelson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Daan Ricci (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Raimond Van Der Leegte (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Pedro Oliveira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Luke Monk (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Fredrik Rankin (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Duncan Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carl James (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | John Young (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ryouichi Kikuchi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dean Le Tissier (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nicky Hall (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Warren Burbage (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | John Fortune (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nigel Powell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dion Fortune (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | James Brand (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carlos Neves (GK) | 0 | |