Welcome to the match between Stoke-on-Trent city and Northampton athletic

1'

Mathew Eccleston attempted to chip the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Lyle Sparks.

2'

Ora Baker hit the ball forward to Rafe Reynell, Rafe Reynell took it in his stride before Hyram Herbertson could intercept.

Rafe Reynell crossed the ball low , Samson Joyner missed his interception.

Mathew Eccleston moved onto the ball and quickly struck it at goal , Aston Ramsey didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Chadwick Greene made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

4'

Digby Sadler had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip. Zed Rush approached too late to clear the danger.

Fulton Acker beat the ball away.

5'

Ora Baker lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

6'

Lyle Sparks received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Smith Hutson, Lyle Sparks latched onto the ball before Aubrey Way could reach it.

Lyle Sparks struck the ball from 25 yards toward the goal. Ora Baker approached too late to block it.

But Lyle Sparks put it just over ... He buckled under the pressure.

7'

Eric Fishman made a pass to Smith Hutson, the ball was picked up by Smith Hutson before Aubrey Way could reach it.

Smith Hutson used his skill to go past Ora Baker.

Smith Hutson got the float cross in from the wing, Aubrey Way couldn't reach it.

Jayson Frye got ahead of Layne Hicks to win the ball, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Fulton Acker saved and held onto the ball.

8'

Lyle Sparks played a great ball for Jonty Mitchell, Jonty Mitchell trapped the ball nicely before Thom Bourke could intercept.

Jonty Mitchell had the strength to hold off Mathew Eccleston.

Jonty Mitchell directed the ball to Smith Hutson, Smith Hutson took it in his stride before Thom Bourke could reach it.

Smith Hutson found a perfect spot and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Layne Hicks wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Fulton Acker got up and punched the ball out of danger.

9'

Samson Joyner tried to pass it long to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Rafe Reynell.

16'

Mathew Eccleston tried to skip past Jonty Mitchell but Jonty Mitchell denied.

17'

Mathew Eccleston attempted to lob the ball forward but The ball struck Jonty Mitchell.

18'

Eric Fishman hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards. Ora Baker failed to block the shot.

Fulton Acker saved and deflected the ball clear.

19'

Corner taken by Zed Rush and cut out by the opposition.

21'

Smith Hutson signalled to the bench and had to come off.

Lauren Haden replaced the injured Smith Hutson.

22'

Rafe Reynell directed the ball nicely to Lacey Rowe, Lacey Rowe picked up on the ball before Hyram Herbertson could intercept.

Lacey Rowe tried to skip past Samson Joyner but Lacey Rowe lost the ball to Samson Joyner's block tackle.

23'

Hyram Herbertson tried to twist past Lacey Rowe but Lacey Rowe didn't allow.

24'

Lyle Sparks attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Thom Bourke.

25'

Samson Joyner dribbled past Thom Bourke.

Samson Joyner hit past Lacey Rowe towards goal from 20 yards .

Held by Fulton Acker.

27'

Eric Fishman jinked past Ora Baker.

Eric Fishman centred the ball, Aubrey Way failed to intercept the pass.

Digby Sadler passed the ball instantly to his right. Rufus Steed couldn't reach it.

29'

Ora Baker took the ball past Lauren Haden.

Ora Baker delivered the ball in from wide, Eric Fishman couldn't cut out the pass.

Hugo Porter dived onto the ball towards the goal but Faron Turner used his head to clear the ball.

30'

Jayson Frye swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

32'

Jayson Frye attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Layne Hicks cut it out easily.

34'

Pass by Ora Baker to Aubrey Way, Aubrey Way trapped the ball nicely before Lauren Haden could cut it out.

Aubrey Way sent the ball flying towards goal from distance but Eric Fishman managed to block the shot.

35'

Rafe Reynell lost the ball to Hyram Herbertson's block tackle before Rafe Reynell attempted to fire off a shot from long range.

36'

Ora Baker sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

37'

Samson Joyner tried to pass the ball forward but Ora Baker intercepted the pass.

38'

Eric Fishman directed the ball nicely to Lauren Haden, Lauren Haden picked up on the ball before Aubrey Way could cut it out.

Lauren Haden tried to send in a float cross but The ball ricocheted off Ora Baker.

39'

Lyle Sparks passed the ball to Jonty Mitchell, Thom Bourke failed to intercept the pass.

Jonty Mitchell made a good pass to Jayson Frye, the ball was picked up by Jayson Frye before Mathew Eccleston could reach it.

Jayson Frye passed along the floor for Samson Joyner to pick it up, Samson Joyner took it in his stride before Rufus Steed could cut it out.

Samson Joyner hit the ball forward to Jonty Mitchell, Layne Hicks couldn't cut out the pass.

Despite the angle, Jonty Mitchell flicked it goalwards but Rufus Steed made the clearance.

40'

Rafe Reynell tried to dribble past Hyram Herbertson but Hyram Herbertson denied.

41'

Mathew Eccleston delivered a long ball past Jonty Mitchell.

Zed Rush ran onto the ball and immediately drove the ball low towards the goal, Aston Ramsey approached too late to block it.

Chadwick Greene watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was a terrible miss.

42'

Eric Fishman knocked a lovely ball for Lauren Haden, Aubrey Way failed to reach the ball.

Lauren Haden tried to dribble past Ora Baker but Lauren Haden lost the ball to Ora Baker.

43'

Aubrey Way sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards. Jonty Mitchell wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Chadwick Greene did well to tip it round the post.

44'

Rafe Reynell fed the ball forward to Lacey Rowe, Lacey Rowe took possession of the ball before Samson Joyner could reach it.

Lacey Rowe looked destined to score from medium range but he lost the ball to Hyram Herbertson.

45'

Eric Fishman tried to play a long ball forward but Ora Baker cut it out easily.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Stoke-on-Trent city maintained 48% of possession and 52% for Northampton athletic. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Lauren Haden blocked Aubrey Way in a good, clean tackle before Aubrey Way tried to get onto the pass.

48'

Lyle Sparks tried to get past Thom Bourke but Thom Bourke succesfully won the ball from Lyle Sparks.

50'

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

51'

Poor corner kick delivered by Thom Bourke that went straight to the opposition.

52'

Rufus Steed went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

53'

Lacey Rowe made an attempt to move the ball forward but Hyram Herbertson intercepted but couldn't control.

54'

Lacey Rowe tried to get onto the pass but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Hyram Herbertson.

57'

Rafe Reynell delivered the ball to Ora Baker, Ora Baker took possession of the ball before Lauren Haden could cut it out.

Ora Baker tried to deliver a float cross but Eric Fishman read the game well to intercept the ball.

58'

Mathew Eccleston attempted to lift the ball forward but Jonty Mitchell had no problem in intercepting the ball.

59'

Ora Baker gave the corner straight to the opposition.

60'

Eric Fishman attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Ora Baker.

61'

Ora Baker tried to sprint past Lauren Haden but Ora Baker lost out to Lauren Haden.

62'

Lyle Sparks directed the ball nicely to Eric Fishman, Mathew Eccleston tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Eric Fishman twisted past Thom Bourke.

Eric Fishman directed the ball to Lyle Sparks, Lyle Sparks took possession of the ball before Rufus Steed could reach it.

Lyle Sparks got free in the penalty area and struck it at goal. Layne Hicks approached too late to clear the danger.

Fulton Acker was stranded and helpless to save it ... A fine goal all round by Lyle Sparks !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Stoke-on-Trent city 0 - 1 Northampton athletic

66'

Lyle Sparks tried to play it past Thom Bourke but Thom Bourke blocked Lyle Sparks in a good, clean tackle.

67'

Rafe Reynell delivered the ball to Lacey Rowe, Samson Joyner couldn't cut it.

Lacey Rowe was pressed by Hyram Herbertson but he evaded the challenge and flighted the ball towards goal from distance.

But it was well wide of the goal ... It was a shocking miss.

68'

Ora Baker found an opportunity to score from long range but he couldn't escape the attentions of Lauren Haden.

71'

Lauren Haden tried to sprint past Ora Baker but Ora Baker blocked Lauren Haden in a good, clean tackle.

72'

Digby Sadler received a yellow card.

74'

Aubrey Way's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

75'

Eric Fishman tried to dribble past Aubrey Way but Aubrey Way won the ball from Eric Fishman.

76'

Lyle Sparks tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Thom Bourke did well to spot and intercept the pass.

78'

Ora Baker attempted to feed the high ball but Eric Fishman cut it out easily.

82'

The referee showed Samson Joyner a yellow card.

83'

Zed Rush lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

84'

Mathew Eccleston tried to use his skill to go past Jonty Mitchell but Jonty Mitchell denied.

86'

Lyle Sparks delivered the ball to Lauren Haden, the ball was picked up by Lauren Haden before Ora Baker could reach it.

The ball was struck by Lauren Haden from 20 yards out. Thom Bourke approached too late to tackle him.

But it was well wide from Lauren Haden ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

88'

Mathew Eccleston made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball was touched on by Hyram Herbertson.

89'

Hyram Herbertson blocked Rafe Reynell before Rafe Reynell could pass the ball.

90'

Rafe Reynell dribbled past Samson Joyner.

Rafe Reynell tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Hyram Herbertson.

91'

Hyram Herbertson played it past Lacey Rowe.

Hyram Herbertson sprinted past Rafe Reynell.

Hyram Herbertson hit it hard with the outside of his foot from distance but Lacey Rowe cleared the ball.

93'

Ora Baker played a wonderful ball for Aubrey Way, Aubrey Way took it in his stride before Eric Fishman could cut it out.

Aubrey Way tried to whip in a low cross but he misjudged the cross as he was under too much pressure from Lauren Haden.

End Match Stoke-on-Trent city 0 - 1 Northampton athletic