Match Report
| Northampton Town | Northampton Town |  |  | Sheffield United | Sheffield United | ||||||||||||||||
| Jakob Falk-sørensen | Jakob Falk-sørensen | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Raul Di Livio | R. Di Livio |  | 58 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 45 |  | Robert Stewart | R. Stewart | ||||||||
| Oscar Barkero | O. Barkero |  | 48 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 53 | | Richard Barton | R. Barton | |||||||||
| Scott Booth | S. Booth |  | 49 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Dion Luzhny | D. Luzhny | |||||||||
| Anthony Woodgate | A. Woodgate | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Adam Kahn | A. Kahn | |||||||||
| Ledley Serrant | L. Serrant | | 37 | D | | 5 | | D | 38 | | Gavin Robson | G. Robson | |||||||||
| Jose Kiko | J. Kiko | | 50 | M | | 6 | | M | 57 | | Danny Thatcher | D. Thatcher | |||||||||
| Stephen Watson | S. Watson | | 46 | M | | 7 | | M | 50 | | Kemal Hamilton | K. Hamilton | |||||||||
| Jody Palmer | J. Palmer | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 49 | | Gavin Le Saux | G. Le Saux | |||||||||
| Arturo Delgado | A. Delgado | | 49 | M | | 9 | | M | 44 | | Ross Weaver | R. Weaver | |||||||||
| Craig Thomson | C. Thomson | | 54 | A | | 10 | | | A | 49 | | Marc Kasper | M. Kasper | ||||||||
| Nicolas Gutierrez | N. Gutierrez | | 46 | A | | 11 | | A | 38 | | Robert Keane | R. Keane | |||||||||
| George Stewart | G. Stewart | | 49 | D | | 12 | | M | 44 | | Eddie Dodd | E. Dodd | |||||||||
| Shaun Weaver | S. Weaver | | 49 | M | | 13 | | M | 43 | | Craig Williamson | C. Williamson | |||||||||
| Marcel Neudecker | M. Neudecker |  | 46 | A | | 14 | | G | 40 | | Gareth Williams | G. Williams | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 9,913 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Northampton Town and Sheffield United are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Copping.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Northampton Town and Sheffield United are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Copping.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sheffield United kick off!
6.46
0-0Arturo Delgado hits a low pass to Stephen Watson. Stephen Watson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stephen Watson whips in a cross ball towards Jody Palmer. Jody Palmer makes a deft header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
8.06
0-0Jody Palmer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jody Palmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.44
With imagination, Richard Barton plays the ball forward to Marc Kasper. Marc Kasper sees Robert Keane in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Keane shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
14.34
Adam Kahn flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Hamilton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kemal Hamilton flicks a high pass forward. Robert Keane controls it well on his chest. Robert Keane finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
18.12
0-0Scott Booth catches Gavin Le Saux on the ankles. Scott Booth is warned by the referee! Gavin Le Saux carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.22
Ross Weaver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Thatcher. Danny Thatcher shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
24.12
0-0Stephen Watson comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Le Saux. The referee calls over Stephen Watson and shows him a yellow card! Gavin Le Saux hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.53
1-0Anthony Woodgate flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Gutierrez who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Gutierrez sees a break and surges forward. Nicolas Gutierrez rushes past Ross Weaver! Nicolas Gutierrez tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Robert Stewart has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.50
Kemal Hamilton makes a probing pass to Marc Kasper. Marc Kasper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.26
1-0Kemal Hamilton makes a simple pass to Marc Kasper. Marc Kasper shoots from long range. Raul Di Livio gets down and covers it.
36.12
Stephen Watson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Thomson. Craig Thomson knocks the ball forward, putting Nicolas Gutierrez through on goal. Nicolas Gutierrez rockets a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
40.15
Oscar Barkero flicks the ball to his team mate, Jody Palmer. Jody Palmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Thomson. Craig Thomson advances inside the box! Craig Thomson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.38
Richard Barton flicks a high ball forward to Danny Thatcher who takes it down. Danny Thatcher makes an attacking run forward. Danny Thatcher whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Hamilton. Kemal Hamilton beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Raul Di Livio with no chance!! Goal for Sheffield United!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Northampton Town have changed their lineup with George Stewart replacing Oscar Barkero and Shaun Weaver replacing Jody Palmer. Sheffield United appear unchanged since the first half. The Northampton Town players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Northampton Town kick off and get the second half underway!
47.56
Anthony Woodgate surges forward with the ball. Anthony Woodgate flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Gutierrez collects the pass. Nicolas Gutierrez edges inside the box! Nicolas Gutierrez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Good keeping from Robert Stewart as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
51.22
With imagination, Nicolas Gutierrez laces a weighted ball forward to Craig Thomson. Craig Thomson runs straight at the defence! Craig Thomson shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.27
Jose Kiko threads the ball through to Nicolas Gutierrez. With some swift thinking, Nicolas Gutierrez plays the ball forward to Craig Thomson who has made a great run into the box. Craig Thomson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
57.53
Shaun Weaver makes a probing pass to Craig Thomson. Craig Thomson shoots from long range but it is miles over!
60.17
2-1Northampton Town have made a substitution with Marcel Neudecker replacing Nicolas Gutierrez .
63.11
2-1Stephen Watson knocks the ball forward to Jose Kiko. Jose Kiko makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arturo Delgado but he's offside!
65.44
Anthony Woodgate deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Booth. Scott Booth flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Neudecker controls it well on his chest. Marcel Neudecker plays a sublime one-two with Craig Thomson and races in on goal... Marcel Neudecker comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it slams into the crowd!
66.25
Shaun Weaver advances with the ball. Shaun Weaver advances inside the box! Shaun Weaver shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
71.21
Scott Booth surges forward with the ball. Scott Booth shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
72.43
Dion Luzhny makes a probing pass to Kemal Hamilton. Kemal Hamilton knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Keane. Robert Keane shoots from distance but Raul Di Livio is on top of his game. Excellent save!
77.35
Seeing a gap ahead, Arturo Delgado plays the ball forward to Craig Thomson. Craig Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Shaun Weaver. Shaun Weaver outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is miles over!
79.31
Stephen Watson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Thomson. Craig Thomson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
84.22
Anthony Woodgate chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Watson. Stephen Watson sees space and advances. Stephen Watson knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Thomson. Craig Thomson knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Robert Stewart has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Anthony Woodgate knocks the ball forward to Jose Kiko. Jose Kiko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Thomson. Craig Thomson makes a probing pass to Jose Kiko but he's offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
9
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
71.8%
28.2%
Play Area
21.2%
48.2%
30.6%
Scorers
| Nicolas Gutierrez 27 Craig Thomson 51, 84 | Kemal Hamilton 44 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Craig Thomson of Northampton Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Raul Di Livio (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Oscar Barkero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Scott Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Anthony Woodgate (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Ledley Serrant (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Kiko (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stephen Watson (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Jody Palmer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Arturo Delgado (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Craig Thomson (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Nicolas Gutierrez (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | George Stewart (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Shaun Weaver (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Marcel Neudecker (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Robert Stewart (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Richard Barton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dion Luzhny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Adam Kahn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gavin Robson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Danny Thatcher (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kemal Hamilton (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Gavin Le Saux (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ross Weaver (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marc Kasper (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Robert Keane (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Eddie Dodd (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Williamson (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gareth Williams (GK) | 0 | |