Match report
Northampton Defeats Tranmere 1-0 in League Two Clash
Tranmere
0–1
FT
Northampton
May 8, 2023
Northampton stunned Tranmere by securing a narrow but valuable victory in their League Two clash at Prenton Park. The game's lone goal came from Northampton striker S. Hoskins just five minutes into the match, setting the tone for the remainder of the 90 minutes.
Key Facts
- • Northampton's S. Hoskins scored the only goal in the 5th minute to secure a 1-0 victory over Tranmere.
- • Tranmere's Tom Davies received a yellow card for a foul in the 71st minute.
- • Both teams made multiple substitutions, with Northampton bringing on R. Haynes and S. McWilliams, while Tranmere introduced R. Hughes and Lee O'Connor to try and change their fortunes.
Lineups
Tranmere
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 23 M. Hewelt (G)
- 2 J. Dacres-Cogley (D)
- 5 T. Davies (D)
- 14 J. Turnbull (D)
- 3 E. Bristow (D)
- 24 R. Hendry (M)
- 4 L. O'Connor (M)
- 32 S. Taylor (M)
- 17 R. Hughes (M)
- 11 J. Hawkes (M)
- 10 K. Hemmings (F)
Substitutes
- 33 J. Turner-Cooke
- 27 J. Burton
- 25 J. Mumbongo
- 13 J. Murphy
- 19 L. Chalmers
- 34 F. Hoti
- 18 K. Jameson
Northampton
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 L. Burge (G)
- 20 H. Lintott (D)
- 6 S. Sherring (D)
- 35 M. Dyche (D)
- 24 R. Haynes (D)
- 17 S. McWilliams (M)
- 12 M. Leonard (M)
- 7 S. Hoskins (M)
- 11 M. Pinnock (M)
- 9 L. Appéré (M)
- 19 K. Bowie (F)
Substitutes
- 26 P. Osew
- 15 W. Hondermarck
- 10 D. Hylton
- 13 D. Norman
- 21 J. Eppiah
- 40 T. King
- 29 T. Yengi
Timeline
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5' Northampton Goal · Normal GoalS. Hoskins
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38' Northampton subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Haynes · On: P. Osew
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46' Tranmere subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Hughes · On: J. Turner-Cooke
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67' Tranmere subst · Substitution 2Off: Lee O'Connor · On: J. Burton
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71' Tranmere Card · Yellow CardTom Davies
Foul
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75' Northampton subst · Substitution 2Off: S. McWilliams · On: W. Hondermarck
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87' Northampton subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Bowie · On: D. Hylton
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87' Northampton subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Appere · On: D. Norman
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89' Tranmere subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Turnbull · On: J. Mumbongo
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90'+6 Northampton Card · Yellow CardD. Hylton
Time wasting
Match Stats
| Stat | Tranmere | Northampton |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 5 |
| Pass Accuracy | 72% | 63% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 12 |
| Corners | 9 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 482 | 290 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 0 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 5 |
| Possession | 61% | 39% |
| Accurate Passes | 346 | 183 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 5 |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ S. Hoskins' early goal for Northampton in the 5th minute set a defensive tone that Tranmere struggled to break throughout the match.
- ▸ Tranmere's introduction of Lee O'Connor and J. Turnbull towards the end did not yield enough攻势，未能扭转局势。