Welcome to the match between Northampton athletic and Walsall forest

2'

Lyle Sparks attempted to play a long ball but The ball struck Ilbert Shepard.

3'

Ilbert Shepard tried to dribble past Jonty Mitchell but Ilbert Shepard lost out to Jonty Mitchell.

5'

Eric Fishman played a perfect pass for Smith Hutson, Smith Hutson latched onto the ball before Buster Stephenson could cut it out.

Smith Hutson tried to put the ball across but he misjudged the cross as he had been pressured by Abraham Longstaff.

8'

Sullivan Underwood attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Jonty Mitchell did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

11'

Pacey Corra tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Hyram Herbertson.

12'

Samson Joyner tried to dart past Trevor Wright but Trevor Wright won the ball from Samson Joyner.

13'

Pacey Corra fed the ball forward to Trevor Wright, Trevor Wright took it in his stride before Hyram Herbertson could cut it out.

Trevor Wright took a medium-ranged shot but Samson Joyner cleared the ball from danger.

14'

Buster Stephenson went in with a successful block tackle on Eric Fishman before Eric Fishman tried to get onto the pass.

15'

Smith Hutson lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.

Digby Sadler had the beating in the air of Briscoe Bunker, then headed at goal.

Held by Thane Hawkins.

16'

Abraham Longstaff moved the ball forward for Pacey Corra, Pacey Corra took possession of the ball before Eric Fishman could cut it out.

Pacey Corra tried to twist past Smith Hutson but Smith Hutson denied.

17'

Hyram Herbertson had the strength to hold off Trevor Wright.

Hyram Herbertson floated it into the area, Pacey Corra couldn't cut it.

Aston Ramsey had the beating in the air of Briscoe Bunker, then cushioned a headed pass.

Faron Turner made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Sullivan Underwood.

19'

Ilbert Shepard passed along the floor for Hedley Kelsey to pick it up, Hedley Kelsey trapped the ball nicely before Jonty Mitchell could reach it.

Hedley Kelsey tried to jink past Lyle Sparks but Lyle Sparks denied.

20'

Lyle Sparks made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Hedley Kelsey.

22'

Smith Hutson tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Abraham Longstaff found himself in the way of the ball.

24'

Hyram Herbertson laid it forward to Samson Joyner, Samson Joyner took it in his stride before Pacey Corra could intercept.

Samson Joyner made a good pass to Hyram Herbertson, the ball was picked up by Hyram Herbertson before Trevor Wright could reach it.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Pacey Corra before Hyram Herbertson could pass the ball.

26'

Lyle Sparks tried to twist past Hedley Kelsey but Hedley Kelsey block tackled Lyle Sparks.

27'

The referee showed Pacey Corra a yellow card.

Lyle Sparks made a good pass to Hyram Herbertson, Hyram Herbertson took possession of the ball before Hedley Kelsey could reach it.

Ilbert Shepard could not stop Hyram Herbertson going past him.

Hyram Herbertson played a wonderful ball for Samson Joyner, Samson Joyner took possession of the ball before Briscoe Bunker could cut it out.

From wide of the goal, Samson Joyner managed to curl in a shot but Sullivan Underwood got himself between the ball and goal.

28'

Briscoe Bunker dribbled past Lyle Sparks.

Briscoe Bunker tried to dribble past Jonty Mitchell but Briscoe Bunker lost out to Jonty Mitchell.

29'

Samson Joyner lost the ball to Trevor Wright's block tackle before Samson Joyner tried to pass the ball.

30'

Lyle Sparks played a wonderful ball for Jonty Mitchell, the ball was picked up by Jonty Mitchell before Buster Stephenson could intercept.

Jonty Mitchell laid it forward to Lyle Sparks, Lyle Sparks picked up on the ball before Hedley Kelsey could reach it.

Lyle Sparks fed the ball forward to Faron Turner, Faron Turner took it in his stride before Ilbert Shepard could intercept.

Faron Turner directed the ball to Lyle Sparks, Lyle Sparks picked up on the ball before Sullivan Underwood could cut it out.

Lyle Sparks fired in a shot at goal but Briscoe Bunker blocked the shot.

32'

Hedley Kelsey sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

35'

Ilbert Shepard tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Lyle Sparks.

36'

Ilbert Shepard fed the ball forward to Hedley Kelsey, Jonty Mitchell failed to intercept the pass.

Hedley Kelsey tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Lyle Sparks intercepted the pass.

37'

The freekick was taken by Digby Sadler. But it was well wide of the goal.

39'

Hedley Kelsey could not stop a confident Lyle Sparks going past him.

Lyle Sparks played a wonderful ball for Digby Sadler, Ilbert Shepard missed his interception.

A spectacular looking overhead kick from Digby Sadler but the shot clattered off Sullivan Underwood.

40'

Abraham Longstaff tried to dribble past Smith Hutson but his possession is lost through a tackle by Smith Hutson.

42'

Lyle Sparks hit a fierce shot from 40 yards but the shot clattered off Hedley Kelsey.

45'

Pass by Eric Fishman to Smith Hutson, Buster Stephenson failed to reach the ball.

Smith Hutson played a great ball for Eric Fishman, Abraham Longstaff couldn't cut out the pass.

Eric Fishman faked a shot before cutting Buster Stephenson in a different direction.

Eric Fishman was able to make space and attempted a thunderous drive. Sullivan Underwood approached too late to tackle him.

Good save by Thane Hawkins who held the ball well.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Northampton athletic had 55% possession in the match, while Walsall forest had 45%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Eric Fishman directed the ball nicely to Smith Hutson, Smith Hutson picked up on the ball before Abraham Longstaff could intercept.

Buster Stephenson block tackled Smith Hutson before Smith Hutson attempted to pass the ball.

50'

Pacey Corra tried to dart past Hyram Herbertson but Hyram Herbertson nicked the ball from the toes of Pacey Corra.

51'

Eric Fishman played a lovely ball for Smith Hutson, Abraham Longstaff tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Buster Stephenson went in with a successful block tackle on Smith Hutson before Smith Hutson tried to get onto the pass.

52'

Lyle Sparks had the strength to hold off Buster Stephenson.

Aston Ramsey received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Lyle Sparks, Hedley Kelsey missed his interception.

Aston Ramsey lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and aimed for the top corner. Briscoe Bunker failed to block the shot.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... It was a poor effort from Aston Ramsey. He was lacking match sharpness.

53'

Lyle Sparks tried to sprint past Hedley Kelsey but Lyle Sparks lost out to Hedley Kelsey.

55'

Faron Turner received a yellow card.

58'

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

59'

Ilbert Shepard tried to play a long ball but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Lyle Sparks.

60'

Pacey Corra tried to hit a long ball forward but Hyram Herbertson intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

62'

Poor corner kick delivered by Pacey Corra that went straight to the opposition.

63'

Faron Turner stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Ilbert Shepard did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

64'

Hedley Kelsey tried to skip past Jonty Mitchell but Jonty Mitchell blocked Hedley Kelsey.

66'

Hyram Herbertson hit the freekick. But the ball went flying over the bar.

67'

Ilbert Shepard turned on the ball to leave Jonty Mitchell standing.

Ilbert Shepard tried to dart past Lyle Sparks but Ilbert Shepard lost the ball to Lyle Sparks.

69'

Jayson Frye received a yellow card.

Samson Joyner tried to play a long ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Pacey Corra.

70'

Jonty Mitchell made good use of the scissors dribble. As Hedley Kelsey lost his balance, Jonty Mitchell dribbled past Hedley Kelsey.

Jonty Mitchell made a pass to Aston Ramsey, Aston Ramsey latched onto the ball before Ilbert Shepard could cut it out.

Hedley Kelsey blocked Aston Ramsey before Aston Ramsey tried to pass the ball.

71'

Smith Hutson faked a pass then cut Buster Stephenson in a different direction.

Smith Hutson squared the ball from the wing, Abraham Longstaff couldn't reach it.

Digby Sadler played the ball forward right away. Briscoe Bunker tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Eric Fishman played a pinpoint pass to Samson Joyner, Sullivan Underwood couldn't cut out the pass.

Samson Joyner found a perfect spot and drove the ball at goal. Briscoe Bunker failed to block the shot.

Thane Hawkins did well to tip it wide.

73'

Lyle Sparks hit it high and hard towards goal from 30 yards. Buster Stephenson approached too late to block it.

Brilliant saved by Thane Hawkins.

74'

Lyle Sparks dribbled past Hedley Kelsey.

Lyle Sparks was pressed by Ilbert Shepard but he evaded the challenge and fired off a medium-ranged shot.

It went just wide by Lyle Sparks ... He should have scored.

75'

Aston Ramsey whipped in the corner.

Sullivan Underwood got above Faron Turner to win the ball, then headed clear the danger.

77'

Lyle Sparks made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Ilbert Shepard found himself in the way of the ball.

78'

Samson Joyner tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Pacey Corra.

80'

Lyle Sparks dribbled past Hedley Kelsey.

Lyle Sparks moved the ball forward for Digby Sadler, Digby Sadler took it in his stride before Ilbert Shepard could intercept.

Digby Sadler stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Briscoe Bunker.

81'

Ilbert Shepard hit the ball from long range but Lyle Sparks removed the danger.

82'

Eric Fishman failed in his attempt to get past Buster Stephenson.

83'

Lyle Sparks sprinted past Ilbert Shepard.

Lyle Sparks took a medium-ranged shot but Hedley Kelsey cleared the ball.

84'

Pacey Corra tried to use his skill to go past Hyram Herbertson but Hyram Herbertson nicked the ball from the toes of Pacey Corra.

87'

Eric Fishman tried to lift the ball forward but Buster Stephenson cut it out.

88'

Pacey Corra played a perfect pass for Buster Stephenson, the ball was picked up by Buster Stephenson before Samson Joyner could intercept.

Buster Stephenson tried to feed the high ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Hyram Herbertson.

89'

Smith Hutson played a long ball to Jayson Frye, Abraham Longstaff failed to reach the ball.

Jayson Frye smashed the ball towards the top corner but Sullivan Underwood charged down the shot.

90'

Abraham Longstaff tried to get past Smith Hutson but Smith Hutson blocked Abraham Longstaff.

91'

Eric Fishman tried to move the ball forward but Buster Stephenson came close and blocked it.

92'

Abraham Longstaff directed the ball to Buster Stephenson, Buster Stephenson picked up on the ball before Smith Hutson could reach it.

Buster Stephenson turned on the ball to leave Eric Fishman standing.

Buster Stephenson played a wonderful ball for Trevor Wright, Aston Ramsey missed his interception.

Alton Sampson picked up Trevor Wright's excellent ball, Faron Turner missed his interception.

Alton Sampson aimed for the top corner but the shot cannoned off Aston Ramsey.

93'

Jonty Mitchell dribbled past Buster Stephenson.

Jonty Mitchell blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance. Abraham Longstaff approached too late to clear the danger.

But Jonty Mitchell sent the ball well over the bar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

End Match Northampton athletic 0 - 0 Walsall forest