Match report

Northampton Stalemates Gillingham 0-0 in League One Clash

Northampton
Northampton
0–0
FT
Gillingham
Gillingham
Apr 30, 2017

Northampton managed to hold off Gillingham in a tightly contested match that ended in a 0-0 draw. Despite several chances, neither side could break through the defensive lines. Northampton's Michael Taylor and Ben Moloney received yellow cards, while Ben Boateng came on as a substitute to bolster the team's midfield.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Northampton 0–0 Gillingham
  • • Competition: League One
  • • Michael Taylor (Northampton) received a yellow card at the 42nd minute
  • • Ben Moloney (Northampton) received a yellow card at the 75th minute
  • • Ben Boateng (Northampton) substituted Keshi Anderson at the 65th minute

Lineups

Northampton

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 26 D. Cornell (G)
  • 5 Z. Diamond (D)
  • 22 L. Nyatanga (D)
  • 2 B. Moloney (D)
  • 3 D. Buchanan (D)
  • 17 S. McWilliams (M)
  • 31 M. Taylor (D)
  • 4 P. Anderson (M)
  • 8 H. Boateng (M)
  • 9 M. Richards (F)
  • 10 A. Revell (F)

Substitutes

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

Gillingham

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Nelson (G)
  • 2 R. Jackson (M)
  • 6 A. Oshilaja (D)
  • 44 J. Wright (M)
  • 33 M. Byrne (M)
  • 14 L. Martin (M)
  • 31 Zeshan Rehman
  • 5 M. Ehmer (D)
  • 19 J. Parker (M)
  • 8 J. Hessenthaler (M)
  • 10 C. McDonald (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 O. Muldoon
  • 34 H. Cornick
  • 7 S. Wagstaff
  • 16 E.Osadebe
  • 17 J. Quigley
  • 21 E. List
  • 30 T. Holý

Timeline

  1. Northampton
    42' Northampton Card · Yellow Card
    M. Taylor
  2. Northampton
    65' Northampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Boateng · On: Keshi Anderson
  3. Northampton
    75' Northampton Card · Yellow Card
    B. Moloney

Match Stats

Stat Northampton Gillingham
Fouls 7 14
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 4 8
Corners 7 7
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 0 3
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 52% 48%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box 3 3
Saves 4 0
Shots Outside Box 1 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Northampton's Michael Taylor received a yellow card in the 42nd minute, which disrupted their momentum and forced tactical adjustments
  • ▸ The introduction of Ben Boateng for Keshi Anderson at the 65th minute provided a fresh midfield presence for Northampton, helping to stabilize their defense against Gillingham's pressure