Welcome to the match between Northampton wanderers and Birmingham county

1'

Clinton Walter faked a pass then cut Emmerson Jardine in a different direction.

Clinton Walter tried to get the cross in but he misjudged the cross as he had been pressured by Neville Simpson.

2'

Abel Honeycutt moved the ball forward for Skyler Royceston, Skyler Royceston took possession of the ball before Quinn Tatham could intercept.

Skyler Royceston blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance but Phoenix Southers managed to block the shot.

3'

Corner taken by Adam Slater and cut out by the opposition.

5'

Cody Penny fed the ball forward to Tyrik Ingram, Tyrik Ingram picked up on the ball before Korey Law could reach it.

Tyrik Ingram played a perfect pass for Cody Penny, Cody Penny picked up on the ball before Farran Hill could intercept.

Cody Penny sprinted to escape from Korey Law.

Cody Penny directed the ball nicely to Emmerson Jardine, the ball was picked up by Emmerson Jardine before Donovan Spalding could intercept.

Emmerson Jardine made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Roland Ivers.

7'

Carol Cristians dribbled past Emmerson Jardine.

Carol Cristians got past Neville Simpson with ease.

Carol Cristians tried to send in a float cross but he overhit the cross as he had been pressured by Emmerson Jardine.

8'

Korey Law tried to play a long ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Tyrik Ingram.

9'

Tyrik Ingram bent it from long range. Farran Hill failed to block the shot.

But Tyrik Ingram couldn't get it on target ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

10'

Emmerson Jardine tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Skyler Royceston.

13'

Korey Law tried to feed the high ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Tyrik Ingram.

16'

Gordie Ray attempted to feed the high ball but The ball struck Roland Ivers.

17'

Carol Cristians tried to lob the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Emmerson Jardine.

18'

Gordie Ray gave the corner straight to the opposition.

19'

Korey Law tried to pass it long to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Tyrik Ingram.

20'

Oscar Perkins was injured and had to go off.

Herb Masters came on for the injured Oscar Perkins.

22'

Roland Ivers dispatched the freekick goalwards. Barclay Abrams turned the ball behind.

23'

Aylmer Blythe hit the ball from long range. Quinn Tatham approached too late to block it.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... He held his head in his hands.

24'

Skyler Royceston blocked Phoenix Southers in a good, clean tackle before Phoenix Southers tried to pass the ball.

26'

Abel Honeycutt directed the ball nicely to Skyler Royceston, Quinn Tatham failed to reach the ball.

Skyler Royceston rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards. Phoenix Southers failed to charge down the shot.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

27'

Donovan Spalding tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

29'

Quinn Tatham played a pinpoint pass to Emmerson Jardine, Emmerson Jardine latched onto the ball before Abel Honeycutt could cut it out.

Emmerson Jardine shot a hopeful chance from medium-range but Skyler Royceston cleared the ball.

30'

Abel Honeycutt tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Quinn Tatham intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

32'

Herb Masters tried to get past Aylmer Blythe but Herb Masters lost out to Aylmer Blythe.

33'

Skyler Royceston made an attempt to move the ball forward but Emmerson Jardine did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

38'

Larry Hatheway tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

39'

Cody Penny played a perfect pass for Phoenix Southers, Phoenix Southers took it in his stride before Skyler Royceston could reach it.

Phoenix Southers got past Abel Honeycutt with ease.

Phoenix Southers tried to send in a float cross but The ball ricocheted off Skyler Royceston.

40'

Carol Cristians took the ball past Neville Simpson.

Carol Cristians put a low cross, Emmerson Jardine couldn't cut it.

Herbie Clayton sprayed a one touch pass forward to his right. The ball evaded Larry Hatheway.

Korey Law played a lovely ball for Carol Cristians, Adam Slater couldn't cut out the pass.

Carol Cristians shielded the ball from Larry Hatheway and hit a hopeful looking shot.

Saved by Barclay Abrams .

41'

Cody Penny tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Farran Hill.

42'

Roland Ivers took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

43'

The referee showed Adam Slater a yellow card.

Cody Penny played it confidently past Farran Hill.

Cody Penny tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Korey Law.

45'

Clinton Walter went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Northampton wanderers maintained 52% of possession and 48% for Birmingham county. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Skyler Royceston jinked confidently past Quinn Tatham.

Skyler Royceston hit it hard with the outside of his foot from distance. Phoenix Southers failed to charge down the shot.

Barclay Abrams couldn't save it ... Skyler Royceston scored an excellent goal !!! ... He enjoyed that one !

Northampton wanderers 1 - 0 Birmingham county

47'

Clinton Walter swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

48'

Abel Honeycutt passed the ball to Skyler Royceston, Skyler Royceston took possession of the ball before Quinn Tatham could cut it out.

Skyler Royceston attempted to feed the high ball but Phoenix Southers blocked it.

49'

Carol Cristians twisted past Emmerson Jardine.

Carol Cristians had the chance to score from medium range but he was denied space by Neville Simpson.

50'

Carol Cristians made a long pass to Aylmer Blythe, Aylmer Blythe took possession of the ball before Emmerson Jardine could reach it.

Aylmer Blythe hit the ball forward to Abel Honeycutt, Adam Slater couldn't cut out the pass.

Abel Honeycutt attempted a thunderous drive! but Larry Hatheway got in and cleared the danger.

55'

Abel Honeycutt played a high ball into the area looking for Herbie Clayton, Herbie Clayton brought the ball under control superbly before Quinn Tatham could reach it.

Herbie Clayton lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and had an effort at goal. Larry Hatheway couldn't reach it.

Herbie Clayton was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar ... He dropped to his knees.

57'

Quinn Tatham made a good pass to Phoenix Southers, Phoenix Southers latched onto the ball before Skyler Royceston could reach it.

Phoenix Southers stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Abel Honeycutt had no problem in intercepting the ball.

58'

Abel Honeycutt lofted the ball forward to Roland Ivers, Quinn Tatham couldn't cut out the pass.

Shot by Roland Ivers but Adam Slater got himself between the ball and goal.

59'

Korey Law had shrugged off the challenge of Tyrik Ingram and hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards.

Korey Law put it horribly wide ... He should have hit the target at least.

62'

Cody Penny got past Farran Hill.

Cody Penny moved the ball forward for Herb Masters, Herb Masters took it in his stride before Korey Law could cut it out.

Gordie Ray picked up Herb Masters's excellent ball, Roland Ivers couldn't cut out the pass.

Gordie Ray tried to score but Donovan Spalding made a crucial intervention!.

64'

Carol Cristians attempted to play a long ball but Neville Simpson intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

66'

Larry Hatheway shot from 30 yards but the shot clattered off Herbie Clayton.

68'

Abel Honeycutt tried to get past Phoenix Southers but Phoenix Southers blocked Abel Honeycutt in a good, clean tackle.

69'

Farran Hill found an opportunity to score from long range but Tyrik Ingram went in with a successful block tackle on him.

71'

Korey Law sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

72'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Larry Hatheway.

Neville Simpson made good use of the scissors dribble. As Carol Cristians lost his balance, Neville Simpson dribbled past Carol Cristians.

Swerving shot by Neville Simpson from 20 yards but Aylmer Blythe charged down the shot.

73'

Korey Law made an attempt to move the ball forward but Tyrik Ingram intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

77'

Skyler Royceston tried to jink past Larry Hatheway but Larry Hatheway denied.

81'

Neville Simpson went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

82'

Korey Law showed Tyrik Ingram a clean set of heels.

Korey Law tried his luck from 30 yards but the shot clattered off Cody Penny.

84'

Emmerson Jardine was outmuscled by Carol Cristians.

Carol Cristians put a low cross past Neville Simpson.

Roland Ivers ran onto the ball and quickly blasted the ball towards the goal but Larry Hatheway threw himself in front of the shot.

86'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Cody Penny.

Carol Cristians struck the freekick through the wall. But Carol Cristians couldn't get it on target.

87'

Roland Ivers tried to dart past Tyrik Ingram but Tyrik Ingram won the ball from Roland Ivers.

90'

Skyler Royceston tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

91'

Cody Penny lofted the ball high towards Gordie Ray, Gordie Ray brought the ball under control superbly before Farran Hill could reach it.

Gordie Ray stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Donovan Spalding.

92'

Neville Simpson hit a crashing drive from 40 yards. Aylmer Blythe approached too late to tackle him.

But Neville Simpson didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

93'

Cody Penny made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Farran Hill.

94'

Neville Simpson dribbled confidently past Aylmer Blythe.

Neville Simpson sent in a float cross, Carol Cristians couldn't cut it.

Gordie Ray got above Donovan Spalding to win the ball, then attempted a looping header at goal.

But Gordie Ray sent the ball wide of the mark ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

End Match Northampton wanderers 1 - 0 Birmingham county