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An overcast sky looms overhead here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to Tranmere Rovers. A crowd of 9,229 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mark Perry.


0.00
Tranmere Rovers kick off!
2.12
Nicola C. Pasqualin comes in with a late challenge on Adrian Dixon. Nicola C. Pasqualin is given a warning by the referee! Adrian Dixon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.41
Philipp Schrader threads a neat ball through to Ian Myers. Ian Myers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.11
Nicola C. Pasqualin chips the ball to his team mate, Daniele Barrett. Daniele Barrett flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Lisbie collects the pass. Kevin Lisbie skips past Richard Barry! Kevin Lisbie shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Luke Holloway. Excellent save.
14.14
Ruben Carvalho threads a neat ball through to Daniele Barrett. Daniele Barrett decides to run forward with the ball. Daniele Barrett runs straight at the defence! Daniele Barrett muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Northampton Town are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
15.49
Duncan Mcleod makes a probing pass to Ian Myers. Ian Myers edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Ian Myers provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.18
Duncan Mcleod makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Myers. Oleg Joachim comes in with a late challenge on Ian Myers. Penalty not given!!
20.26
Robert Copping makes a probing pass to Philipp Schrader. Philipp Schrader chips the ball to his team mate, Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.51
Showing composure, Danny Moffat plays the ball forward to Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ugo Defoe who gathers it comfortably.
32.38
Philipp Schrader kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ugo Defoe who gathers it comfortably.
33.42
Oleg Goldberg comes in with a late challenge on Graham Stamp. Oleg Goldberg is given a warning by the referee! Graham Stamp hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.42
Tranmere Rovers are dictating the run of play here today.
34.58
Graham Stamp passes the ball forward to Philipp Schrader. Philipp Schrader advances with the ball. Philipp Schrader deftly passes the ball to Fernando Mendes, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Fernando Mendes provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.45
Danny Moffat clumsily knocks into Billy Ward. The referee brings Danny Moffat to one side and gives him a warning! Billy Ward stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.49
Ruben Carvalho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Ward. Billy Ward threads a neat ball through to Oleg Goldberg. Oleg Goldberg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Graham Stamp.
45.00
Billy Ward catches Philipp Schrader on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Philipp Schrader grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Northampton Town appear unchanged since the first half. Tranmere Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Northampton Town kick off the second half!
48.02
Robert Copping barges into Oleg Goldberg. Robert Copping is given a warning by the referee! Oleg Goldberg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.05
Philipp Schrader threads the ball through to Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Ugo Defoe effortlessly punches it away to safety.
54.22
Richard Barry knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Mcleod. Duncan Mcleod controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon whips in a cross ball towards Ian Myers. Ian Myers connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but Oleg Joachim is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
55.08
Daniele Barrett hacks Duncan Mcleod from behind! The referee brings Daniele Barrett to one side and gives him a warning! Duncan Mcleod runs off the knock.
57.33
Harris Fuchs flicks a high pass forward. Billy Ward holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Ward makes a probing pass to Ledley Priestley. Ledley Priestley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ledley Priestley!
60.05
Adrian Dixon clumsily knocks into Nicola C. Pasqualin. Adrian Dixon is given a warning by the referee! Nicola C. Pasqualin carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.22
Graham Stamp sees a break and surges forward. Graham Stamp flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Dixon controls it well on his chest. Adrian Dixon shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.20
Simon Brooking kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Lisbie. Kevin Lisbie lofts in a cross ball towards Oleg Goldberg. Oleg Goldberg heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.20
Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Steve Hapgood replacing Danny Moffat .
78.28
Robert Copping passes the ball forward to Philipp Schrader. Philipp Schrader threads the ball through to Ian Myers. Ian Myers shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Ugo Defoe!
79.41
Richard Barry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Hapgood. Steve Hapgood flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Mendes who brings the ball under control. Fernando Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.30
Daniele Barrett flicks a high ball forward to Ledley Priestley who takes it down. Ledley Priestley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Luke Holloway comfortably smothers it!
85.20
Billy Ward flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Lisbie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Lisbie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.20
With great vision, Philipp Schrader plays the ball forward to Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Dixon. Harris Fuchs clumsily knocks into Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
90.00
Simon Brooking sees Kevin Lisbie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Lisbie finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.5%
60.5%
Play Area
28.9%
44.7%
26.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Philipp Schrader of Tranmere Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Ugo Defoe (GK)
6
2.Oleg Joachim (DEF)
6
3.Ruben Carvalho (DEF)
6
4.Nicola C. Pasqualin (DEF)
6
5.Harris Fuchs (DEF)
6
6.Daniele Barrett (MID)
7
7.Billy Ward (MID)yellow card
6
8.Simon Brooking (MID)
6
9.Ledley Priestley (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Kevin Lisbie (ATT)
7
11.Oleg Goldberg (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Sylvain Allman (GK)
0
13.Billy Barrett (DEF)
0
14.Thierry Grondin (MID)
0

1.Luke Holloway (GK)
6
2.Richard Barry (DEF)
6
3.Robert Copping (DEF)
7
4.Graham Stamp (DEF)
6
5.Steve Royce (MID)
6
6.Philipp Schrader (MID)
9
7.Danny Moffat (MID)
6
8.Duncan Mcleod (MID)
7
9.Adrian Dixon (ATT)
6
10.Ian Myers (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Fernando Mendes (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Alfonso Martusciello (GK)
0
13.Steve Hapgood (GK)
6
14.Tim Cutler (ATT)
0