Match report

Northampton Defeats Barrow 3-1 in League Two Clash

Barrow
Barrow
1–3
FT
Northampton
Northampton
May 7, 2022

Northampton delivered a powerful performance to defeat Barrow 3-1 in their crucial League Two fixture. The Cobblers took an early lead through goals by S. Hoskins and F. Horsfall, followed by another from Hoskins again. Despite Barrow's late effort with a consolation goal scored by J. Kay, the momentum stayed with Northampton, securing them the win.

Key Facts

  • • Northampton's S. Hoskins scored twice (5', 21') and F. Horsfall once (14') to lead their team.
  • • Barrow managed a consolation goal by J. Kay at the 45th minute, assisted by John Rooney.
  • • S. Hoskins received a yellow card for Northampton due to time wasting at the 49th minute.
  • • Liam Roberts of Northampton was sent off with a red card in injury time for professional handball.

Lineups

Barrow

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Farman (G)
  • 27 N. Canavan (D)
  • 2 C. Brown (D)
  • 5 M. Platt (D)
  • 18 J. Grayson (D)
  • 24 R. Hutton (M)
  • 15 R. Gotts (M)
  • 30 J. Rooney (M)
  • 11 J. Kay (M)
  • 35 J. Stevens (M)
  • 12 J. Gordon (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 A. Driscoll-Glennon
  • 23 G. Williams
  • 14 J. Jones
  • 13 T. White
  • 21 J. Lillis
  • 4 J. Taylor

Northampton

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Roberts (G)
  • 23 J. Mills (D)
  • 5 J. Guthrie (D)
  • 6 F. Horsfall (D)
  • 14 A. Koiki (M)
  • 11 M. Pinnock (F)
  • 4 J. Sowerby (M)
  • 17 S. McWilliams (M)
  • 7 S. Hoskins (F)
  • 21 J. Eppiah (M)
  • 24 L. Appéré (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 D. Rose
  • 19 I. Kanu
  • 18 C. Zimba
  • 26 J. Maxted
  • 12 S. Pollock
  • 2 M. Harriman
  • 35 M. Dyche

Timeline

  1. Northampton
    5' Northampton Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Hoskins · Assist: L. Appere
  2. Northampton
    14' Northampton Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Horsfall · Assist: Mitchell Pinnock
  3. Northampton
    21' Northampton Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Hoskins · Assist: J. Eppiah
  4. Barrow
    32' Barrow subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jordan Stevens · On: A. Driscoll-Glennon
  5. Barrow
    45'+1 Barrow Card · Yellow Card
    J. Kay

    Foul

  6. Barrow
    45' Barrow Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Kay · Assist: John Rooney
  7. Northampton
    49' Northampton Card · Yellow Card
    S. Hoskins

    Time wasting

  8. Northampton
    62' Northampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Eppiah · On: D. Rose
  9. Barrow
    69' Barrow subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Hutton · On: G. Williams
  10. Northampton
    77' Northampton Card · Yellow Card
    D. Rose

    Simulation

  11. Barrow
    80' Barrow Card · Yellow Card
    J. Grayson

    Foul

  12. Barrow
    81' Barrow subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Connor Brown · On: J. Jones
  13. Northampton
    81' Northampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Appere · On: I. Kanu
  14. Northampton
    88' Northampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Joseph Mills · On: C. Zimba
  15. Northampton
    90'+2 Northampton Card · Red Card
    L. Roberts

    Professional handball

Match Stats

Stat Barrow Northampton
Fouls 11 13
Pass Accuracy 64% 56%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 13 9
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 414 324
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 3 4
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 57% 43%
Accurate Passes 266 182
Shots Inside Box 7 8
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 6 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goals by Hoskins and Horsfall within the first 15 minutes set an unyielding pace for Northampton, effectively stifling Barrow’s momentum.
  • ▸ Northampton's third goal by S. Hoskins at the 21st minute solidified their lead, making it difficult for Barrow to recover despite Kay's late consolation goal.