- Date:02 Apr 2011
- Kick-off:15:00:00
- Venue:Crowne Ground
- Ian Craney (15:48) Ian Craney (26:54)
Sean McConville (35:00) - Michael Jacobs (66:44)
Live Commentary
- 90mins
(Accrington Stanley) makes a substitution, with Charlie Barnett coming on for James Ryan. The offside flag is raised against Terry Gornell. Indirect free kick taken by Chris Dunn.
- 89mins
Andrew Procter gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Leon McKenzie. Jamie Reckord restarts play with the free kick.
- 87mins
Booking for Seth Nana Ofori-Twumasi. Free kick awarded for a foul by Seth Nana Ofori-Twumasi on Joe Jacobson. Free kick taken by Joe Jacobson.
- 86mins
The assistant referee signals for offside against Ian Craney. Chris Dunn restarts play with the free kick.
- 85mins
John Johnson is booked. Free kick awarded for a foul by John Johnson on Andrew Procter. Sean McConville restarts play with the free kick.
- 85mins
Ian Craney takes a shot. Save by Chris Dunn.
- 82mins
Terry Gornell produces a left-footed shot from inside the area that goes over the bar.
- 79mins
Sean McConville takes a inswinging corner from the left by-line to the near post.
- 76mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Andrew Procter by Byron Webster. Shot comes in from Joe Jacobson from the free kick.
- 76mins
Jamie Reckord joins the action as a substitute, replacing Marcus Hall.
- 75mins
James Ryan has an effort at goal from deep inside the area missing to the right of the target.
- 73mins
Marcus Hall concedes a free kick for a foul on James Ryan. Joe Jacobson crosses the ball from the free kick left-footed from right channel, clearance by Marcus Hall. Caution for Marcus Hall.
- 72mins
Centre by Michael Uwezu, clearance made by Dean Winnard.
- 71mins
Terry Gornell takes a shot. Blocked by Chris Dunn.
- 71mins
Byron Webster concedes a free kick for a foul on Ian Craney. Direct free kick taken by Phil Edwards.
- 70mins
Corner taken right-footed by Sean McConville to the near post, Unfair challenge on Chris Dunn by Kevin Long results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Chris Dunn.
- 69mins
Leon McKenzie concedes a free kick for a foul on Luke Joyce. Joe Jacobson takes the direct free kick.
- 69mins
James Ryan crosses the ball.
- 65mins
Kevin Long goes into the referee's book. A goal is scored by Michael Jacobs from just outside the penalty area to the top right corner of the goal. Accrington Stanley 3-1 Northampton.Leon McKenzie comes on in place of Shaun Harrad. Michael Uwezu on for Liam Davis. Free kick awarded for a foul by Kevin Long on Shaun Harrad.
- 65mins
Terry Gornell is caught offside. Chris Dunn takes the free kick.
- 61mins
Foul by Kevin Long on Guillem Bauza, free kick awarded. Shot comes in from Liam Davis from the free kick.
- 59mins
Michael Jacobs takes a inswinging corner to the near post, Terry Gornell manages to make a clearance.
- 57mins
Luke Joyce concedes a free kick for a foul on Liam Davis. Direct free kick taken by Chris Dunn.
- 56mins
The ball is crossed by Joe Jacobson, Michael Jacobs makes a clearance.
- 55mins
The referee blows for offside against Terry Gornell. Free kick taken by Chris Dunn.
- 54mins
Terry Gornell produces a drilled left-footed shot from deep inside the penalty area which goes wide of the left-hand post.
- 53mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Joe Jacobson on Josh Walker. Michael Jacobs delivers the ball from the free kick right-footed from left channel.
- 52mins
Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Sean McConville, Andrew Procter takes a shot. Chris Dunn makes a save.
- 51mins
Corner taken by Sean McConville from the right by-line to the near post, Ian Craney takes a shot. Clearance by Liam Davis.
- 50mins
Byron Webster gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Terry Gornell. Sean McConville crosses the ball in from the free kick, clearance by Seth Nana Ofori-Twumasi.
- 48mins
James Ryan challenges Marcus Hall unfairly and gives away a free kick. Chris Dunn takes the free kick.
- 47mins
Corner taken right-footed by Michael Jacobs from the left by-line, save made by Alex Cisak.
- 45mins
Sean Hessey goes off and Kevin Long comes on.
- 44mins
Liam Davis produces a cross, save made by Alex Cisak.
- 44mins
Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Michael Jacobs played to the near post, clearance by Terry Gornell.
- 38mins
Corner taken by Michael Jacobs from the left by-line played to the near post, Phil Edwards makes a clearance.
- 37mins
Terry Gornell challenges Byron Webster unfairly and gives away a free kick. Marcus Hall takes the free kick.
- 35mins
Sean McConville gets on the score sheet with a goal from close in to the top left corner of the goal. Accrington Stanley 3-0 Northampton.The assist for the goal came from Andrew Procter.
- 30mins
Michael Jacobs takes a inswinging corner to the near post, Terry Gornell makes a clearance.
- 28mins
Liam Davis gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Joe Jacobson. Direct free kick taken by Sean Hessey.
- 26mins
Ian Craney finds the net with a goal from deep inside the penalty box to the bottom left corner of the goal. Accrington Stanley 2-0 Northampton.Corner taken short by Sean McConville, Sean McConville takes a shot. Chris Dunn makes a save. James Ryan provided the assist for the goal.
- 22mins
John Johnson challenges Terry Gornell unfairly and gives away a free kick. Ian Craney produces a strike on goal direct from the free kick, save by Chris Dunn.
- 22mins
Shaun Harrad produces a right-footed shot from deep inside the penalty area which goes wide of the right-hand post.
- 21mins
Header on goal by Josh Walker from inside the box goes harmlessly over the target.
- 20mins
Corner taken by Michael Jacobs from the left by-line to the near post, Terry Gornell makes a clearance.
- 19mins
Corner taken right-footed by Michael Jacobs from the right by-line to the near post, Headed effort from deep inside the penalty area by John Johnson misses to the right of the target.
- 18mins
Sean Hessey is shown a yellow card. Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Shaun Harrad by Sean Hessey. Josh Walker has a direct shot on goal from the free kick, save by Alex Cisak.
- 16mins
Abdul Osman concedes a free kick for a foul on Andrew Procter. Free kick taken by Sean Hessey.
- 15mins
Ian Craney finds the back of the net with a goal from deep inside the penalty box to the bottom left corner of the goal. Accrington Stanley 1-0 Northampton.
- 14mins
Corner taken right-footed by Michael Jacobs from the right by-line to the near post, Dean Winnard makes a clearance.
- 13mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by James Ryan on Liam Davis. Direct free kick taken by Chris Dunn.
- 11mins
Unfair challenge on Guillem Bauza by Sean Hessey results in a free kick. The free kick is delivered right-footed by Michael Jacobs from left channel, Alex Cisak makes a save.
- 11mins
Shaun Harrad concedes a free kick for a foul on Sean Hessey. Free kick taken by Alex Cisak.
- 9mins
Byron Webster fouled by Andrew Procter, the ref awards a free kick. Chris Dunn takes the direct free kick.
- 8mins
The referee cautions Abdul Osman for unsporting behaviour. Handball by Abdul Osman. Alex Cisak restarts play with the free kick.
- 7mins
Sean Hessey gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Liam Davis. Liam Davis crosses the ball in from the free kick.
- 6mins
Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Sean McConville, Marcus Hall makes a clearance.
- 5mins
Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Sean McConville, Abdul Osman manages to make a clearance.
- 4mins
Shaun Harrad is ruled offside. Sean Hessey takes the free kick.
- 4mins
The ball is swung over by Joe Jacobson, clearance made by Byron Webster.
- 2mins
Guillem Bauza is ruled offside. Free kick taken by Sean Hessey.
Unfair challenge on Terry Gornell by John Johnson results in a free kick. Sean Hessey takes the free kick.
Shaun Harrad has an effort at goal from 12 yards. Save by Alex Cisak.
Match Preview
Gornell looks to add to brace Terry Gornell is expected to continue in attack for Accrington as they look to continue their play-off push against Northampton. The striker was initially a doubt for the Hereford match but scored twice in a 4-0 victory which moved Stanley to within three points of the top seven. With John Coleman likely to stick with the same side that cruised to victory against the Bulls, Rory Boulding will have to be content with a place on the bench. He scored in a 1-1 draw at Aldershot when Gornell was out injured after he had stitches in a knee wound, but failed to retain his place in the side. Coleman's side have not lost in five matches and are unbeaten at home since January 18. However, they were held to a goalless draw at Sixfields on their first away trip of the season. Northampton midfielder Ryan Gilligan will miss the trip to the Crown Ground. Gilligan has had surgery on an long-standing ankle problem and is sidelined for the rest of the season as manager Gary Johnson searches for his first win in charge. Defender Dean Beckwith was back on the bench for last Friday`s 2-2 draw with Torquay after a groin injury and will be involved again, while captain Andy Holt remains on the sidelines with a muscle problem. Striker Billy McKay is out for another month after dislocating his elbow while fellow forward Leon McKenzie (knee) is back in training and could travel with the squad. Guillem Bauza will continue alongside Shaun Harrad in attack after he scored his first goal for the club to claim a point against Torquay, while new signing Michael Uwezu may be on the bench for the first time.
Accrington Stanley
Northampton
- Alex Cisak
- Dean Winnard
- Phil Edwards
- Sean Hessey
- Joe Jacobson
- Andrew Procter
- Luke Joyce
- James Ryan
- Ian Craney
- Sean McConville
- Terry Gornell
- SUBS
- Ian Dunbavin
- Kevin Long
- Charlie Barnett
- Craig Lindfield
- Ray Putterill
- Peter Murphy
- Rory Boulding
Home
Away
- Chris Dunn
- Seth Nana Ofori-Twumasi
- Byron Webster
- John Johnson
- Marcus Hall
- Liam Davis
- Abdul Osman
- Josh Walker
- Michael Jacobs
- Shaun Harrad
- Guillem Bauza
- SUBS
- Steve Collis
- Kevin Thornton
- Dean Beckwith
- Nathaniel Wedderburn
- Leon McKenzie
- Jamie Reckord
- Michael Uwezu
Match Report
Sensational seven for Stanley Ian Craney scored a double as Accrington Stanley closed in on the play-off spots with their seventh home win on the trot as Northampton were beaten 3-1. The Reds took the lead in the 16th minute when Terry Gornell's shot was blocked by the Cobblers defence but Craney was first to pounce and slot the ball home for his fifth goal for the Reds. A free-kick from Northampton's Josh Walker was then pushed out by Stanley goalkeeper Alex Cisak while home defender Phil Edwards cleared Liam Davis' effort off the line. However it was Stanley who extended their lead in the 27th minute when Sean McConville's strike was blocked and it came out to Jimmy Ryan who fired goalwards and the ball deflected off Craney and wrong-footed keeper Chris Dunn. It was three on 35 minutes when Ryan's cross from the right was flicked on by Andy Procter and was met by McConville who volleyed home his 12th goal of the season. Craney almost grabbed a hat-trick seven minutes after the restart but defender Davis cleared his far post effort off the line. And striker Gornell wasn't far off adding a fourth after bringing down a Craney chip into the area and firing just wide. However, a Michael Jacobs 20-yard free kick into the top corner of the net got one back for Northampton in the 67th minute. But it was the Reds who continued to create the better chances, as striker Gornell was twice denied by keeper Dunn from close range while the Cobblers stopper superbly pushed away Craney's fierce strike. It was another comfortable day for eighth placed Stanley who have lost just once in 12 games and, if they win their game in hand against Southend at home on Tuesday, they will move into the top seven.
Form Guide
- LWWDDW
- Accrington Stanley
- VS
- Northampton LLLLDD
Last Meetings
- Northampton
- 0 - 0
- Accrington Stanley
- 14/08/2010
- Northampton
- 4 - 0
- Accrington Stanley
- 09/02/2010
- Accrington Stanley
- 0 - 3
- Northampton
- 18/08/2009
- Northampton
- 2 - 1
- Accrington Stanley
- 25/04/1961
- Accrington Stanley
- 3 - 2
- Northampton
- 03/10/1960
Top Scorers
Accrington Stanley
- T Gornell 12
- S McConville 11
- J Ryan 6
- I Craney 4
- A Procter 4
- A Parkinson 2
- P Edwards 2
- J Jacobson 2
- R Boulding 2
- C Barnett 2
- S Hessey 1
- L Richardson 1
Northampton
- L McKenzie 7
- A Holt 7
- J Johnson 6
- B Mckay 5
- K Thornton 4
- M Jacobs 4
- A Osman 3
- D Beckwith 3
- B Tozer 2
- S Harrad 1
- R Gilligan 1
- G Bauza 1
Goals
Accrington Stanley
- Total goals 107
- Goals per game 58
- 2 (For) 5 (Against) Period 0-10 mins
- 9 (For) 4 (Against) Period 11-20 mins
- 7 (For) 2 (Against) Period 21-30 mins
- 5 (For) 2 (Against) Period 31-40 mins
- 10 (For) 6 (Against) Period 41-50 mins
- 5 (For) 9 (Against) Period 51-60 mins
- 3 (For) 3 (Against) Period 61-70 mins
- 7 (For) 7 (Against) Period 71-80 mins
- 10 (For) 11 (Against) Period 81-90 mins
Northampton
- Total goals 98
- Goals per game 49
- 4 (For) 7 (Against) Period 0-10 mins
- 6 (For) 3 (Against) Period 11-20 mins
- 6 (For) 3 (Against) Period 21-30 mins
- 4 (For) 5 (Against) Period 31-40 mins
- 12 (For) 10 (Against) Period 41-50 mins
- 2 (For) 8 (Against) Period 51-60 mins
- 5 (For) 6 (Against) Period 61-70 mins
- 5 (For) 7 (Against) Period 71-80 mins
- 5 (For) 7 (Against) Period 81-90 mins
