Match report

Bury Defeats Northampton 3-0 in League One Clash

Bury
Bury
3–0
FT
Northampton
Northampton
Apr 22, 2017

Bury demonstrated their prowess in a convincing 3-0 victory over Northampton in their League One fixture. The game saw early fireworks with a goal from J. Vaughan at the 3rd minute, setting the tone for the match. Bury's resilience and tactical acumen were evident as they continued to dominate, with G. Miller adding a second goal in the 72nd minute. The final nail in the coffin came in injury time when Vaughan netted his second, sealing Bury's strong performance.

Key Facts

  • • Bury secured the win with three goals against Northampton.
  • • J. Vaughan scored twice, at the 3rd and 92nd minutes.
  • • G. Miller netted Bury's second goal in the 72nd minute.
  • • Northampton's B. Moloney received a yellow card in the 55th minute.
  • • Bury made two substitutions, bringing on G. Miller and S. Burgess.

Lineups

Bury

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 41 J. Murphy (G)
  • 25 L. Barnett (D)
  • 44 P. Caddis (D)
  • 3 G. Leigh (D)
  • 5 C. Burgess (D)
  • 28 T. Moore (D)
  • 6 A. Kay (D)
  • 8 A. Tutte (M)
  • 12 J. Vaughan (F)
  • 11 T. Pope (F)
  • 39 R. Lowe (M)

Substitutes

  • 29 G. Miller
  • 20 S. Burgess
  • 27 N. Cameron
  • 1 B. Williams
  • 23 T. Walker
  • 37 J. Mackreth
  • 45 C. Hulme

Northampton

Formation: 4-1-3-2

Starting XI

  • 26 D. Cornell (G)
  • 5 Z. Diamond (D)
  • 22 L. Nyatanga (D)
  • 2 B. Moloney (D)
  • 32 N. Eardley (D)
  • 17 S. McWilliams (M)
  • 31 M. Taylor (D)
  • 4 P. Anderson (M)
  • 18 A. Phillips (D)
  • 9 M. Richards (F)
  • 10 A. Revell (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 R. McDonald
  • 7 K. Anderson
  • 16 H. Beautyman
  • 1 A. Smith
  • 8 H. Boateng
  • 12 J. McCourt
  • 23 J. Iaciofano

Timeline

  1. Bury
    3' Bury Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Vaughan · Assist: Joe Murphy
  2. Northampton
    46' Northampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Eardley · On: Rod McDonald
  3. Northampton
    55' Northampton Card · Yellow Card
    B. Moloney
  4. Northampton
    62' Northampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Revell · On: Keshi Anderson
  5. Bury
    63' Bury subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Pope · On: G. Miller
  6. Bury
    72' Bury Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Miller
  7. Northampton
    79' Northampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Moloney · On: H. Beautyman
  8. Bury
    83' Bury subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Lowe · On: S. Burgess
  9. Bury
    90'+2 Bury Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Vaughan
  10. Bury
    90'+3 Bury subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Vaughan · On: N. Cameron

Match Stats

Stat Bury Northampton
Fouls 3 7
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 17 6
Corners 5 6
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 5 2
Shots off Target 8 2
Possession 53% 47%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box 8 3
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 9 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bury's early goal by J. Vaughan at the 3rd minute set the tone for the match, giving them a psychological boost and control over the game.
  • ▸ The second goal by G. Miller in the 72nd minute solidified Bury's lead, effectively ending Northampton's hopes of a comeback.
  • ▸ J. Vaughan's second goal in injury time not only sealed the victory but also highlighted Bury's dominance throughout the game.