Match report
Northampton Stalemates Gillingham 0-0 in League One Clash
Northampton
0–0
FT
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
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42' Northampton Card · Yellow CardM. Taylor -
65' Northampton subst · Substitution 1Off: H. Boateng · On: Keshi Anderson -
75' Northampton Card · Yellow CardB. 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