- Date:09 Oct 2010
- Kick-off:15:00:00
- Venue:Whaddon Road Ground
- Brian Smikle (59:37)
Live Commentary
The match has reached full-time.
- 92mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by David Bird on Andrew Holt. Liam Davis crosses the ball, Headed effort from inside the area by John Johnson misses to the right of the target.
- 91mins
Corner taken by Josh Parker from the right by-line, save by Scott P Brown.
- 89mins
The referee cautions Theo Lewis for not retreating ten yards at a set play. Jeff Goulding concedes a free kick for a foul on Josh Parker. Michael Jacobs produces a shot on goal direct from the free kick.
- 89mins
The ball is sent over by Michael Jacobs, Steve Elliott manages to make a clearance.
- 88mins
Short corner taken by Abdul Osman from the right by-line.
- 88mins
The ball is sent over by Liam Davis, Andrew Holt has a header from close range and clears the crossbar.
- 87mins
Theo Lewis gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Abdul Osman. Ryan Gilligan takes the direct free kick.
- 87mins
Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Michael Jacobs from the right by-line, Steve Elliott makes a clearance.
- 87mins
Josh Parker takes a shot. David Bird gets a block in.
- 86mins
Unfair challenge on Ben Tozer by Shaun Jeffers results in a free kick. Chris Dunn takes the direct free kick.
- 85mins
The offside flag is raised against Abdul Osman. Scott P Brown takes the free kick.
- 84mins
Keith Lowe challenges Josh Parker unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Michael Jacobs.
- 84mins
The referee blows for offside against Josh Parker. Scott P Brown restarts play with the free kick.
- 83mins
Michael Jacobs delivers the ball.
- 81mins
Leon McKenzie is caught offside. Scott P Brown takes the indirect free kick.
- 80mins
Danny Andrew takes the outswinging corner, Steve Elliott produces a header from inside the area that goes over the bar.
- 80mins
Shaun Jeffers takes a shot. Chris Dunn makes a save.
- 79mins
The ball is crossed by Joshua Low, Theo Lewis produces a header from deep inside the six-yard box which goes wide of the right-hand post.
- 79mins
The ball is swung over by Danny Andrew, Ben Tozer manages to make a clearance.
- 79mins
The ball is crossed by Joshua Low, clearance made by Ben Tozer.
- 76mins
Leon McKenzie joins the action as a substitute, replacing Billy Mckay.
- 76mins
Shaun Jeffers has an effort at goal from just inside the box that misses to the right of the target.
- 75mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Ryan Gilligan by Brian Smikle. Free kick taken by Ryan Gilligan.
- 73mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Ben Tozer on Shaun Jeffers. Brian Smikle takes the direct free kick.
- 73mins
Jeff Goulding gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Andrew Holt. Chris Dunn takes the free kick.
- 72mins
Jeff Goulding challenges John Johnson unfairly and gives away a free kick. Ben Tozer restarts play with the free kick.
- 71mins
The referee cautions John Johnson for unsporting behaviour. John Johnson gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Theo Lewis. Free kick taken by Scott P Brown.
- 71mins
The ball is swung over by Michael Jacobs, Andy Gallinagh makes a clearance.
- 70mins
Unfair challenge on Abdul Osman by Theo Lewis results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Abdul Osman.
- 69mins
Corner taken left-footed by Danny Andrew.
- 69mins
(Northampton) makes a substitution, with Michael Jacobs coming on for Kevin Thornton. Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Danny Andrew from the right by-line, free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Chris Dunn by Steve Elliott. Chris Dunn takes the direct free kick.
- 68mins
Jeff Goulding delivers the ball.
- 67mins
Jeff Goulding concedes a free kick for a foul on Josh Parker. Chris Dunn restarts play with the free kick.
- 67mins
The offside flag is raised against Billy Mckay. Scott P Brown takes the indirect free kick.
- 65mins
Corner from right by-line taken by Danny Andrew.
- 65mins
Abdul Osman receives a yellow card for unsporting behaviour. Outswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Danny Andrew.
- 64mins
Inswinging corner taken by Kevin Thornton, clearance made by Danny Andrew.
- 61mins
A cross is delivered by Joshua Low, Ryan Gilligan manages to make a clearance.
- 59mins
Goal scored by Brian Smikle from inside the box to the bottom right corner of the goal. Cheltenham 1-0 Northampton.Jeff Goulding provided the assist for the goal.
- 58mins
Josh Parker has an effort at goal from just outside the box which goes wide of the left-hand upright.
- 57mins
Foul by Brian Smikle on Abdul Osman, free kick awarded. Kevin Thornton takes the direct free kick.
- 57mins
Corner from the left by-line taken by Danny Andrew, save made by Chris Dunn.
- 56mins
Inswinging corner taken by Danny Andrew from the right by-line, Andy Gallinagh takes a shot. Josh Parker gets a block in.
- 56mins
Shot from 35 yards from Joshua Low. Blocked by Abdul Osman.
- 54mins
Liam Davis produces a cross, Steve Elliott makes a clearance.
- 51mins
Effort from outside the penalty box by Theo Lewis goes wide right of the goal.
- 50mins
Danny Andrew challenges Josh Parker unfairly and gives away a free kick. Kevin Thornton restarts play with the free kick.
- 49mins
Theo Lewis has a shot on goal from outside the box which misses right.
- 48mins
Foul by Abdul Osman on Joshua Low, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Andy Gallinagh.
The second half kicks off.
- 45mins
(Cheltenham) makes a substitution, with Theo Lewis coming on for Michael Pook.
It is the end of the first-half.
- 46mins
David Bird delivers the ball, save made by Chris Dunn.
- 44mins
John Johnson produces a cross, Steve Elliott makes a clearance.
- 44mins
Abdul Osman takes a shot. Andy Gallinagh gets a block in.
- 42mins
Unfair challenge on David Bird by Abdul Osman results in a free kick. Danny Andrew takes the direct free kick.
- 41mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Liam Davis by Shaun Jeffers. Ben Tozer restarts play with the free kick.
- 41mins
Corner taken right-footed by Ryan Gilligan, save made by Scott P Brown.
- 41mins
Josh Parker takes a shot. Blocked by Andy Gallinagh.
- 40mins
Joshua Low crosses the ball, Andrew Holt makes a clearance.
- 39mins
Jeff Goulding has an effort at goal from outside the penalty area which goes wide right of the goal.
- 37mins
Effort from outside the box by Billy Mckay goes wide right of the target.
- 36mins
Unfair challenge on Billy Mckay by Keith Lowe results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Kevin Thornton.
- 32mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Danny Andrew by Josh Parker. Scott P Brown takes the free kick.
- 31mins
Corner taken by Ryan Gilligan, Danny Andrew makes a clearance.
- 31mins
Billy Mckay delivers the ball, clearance by Keith Lowe.
- 30mins
Kevin Thornton has an effort at goal from just outside the box which goes wide of the right-hand post.
- 29mins
Jeff Goulding gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Andrew Holt. Direct free kick taken by Chris Dunn.
- 28mins
Liam Davis fouled by Joshua Low, the ref awards a free kick. Chris Dunn restarts play with the free kick.
- 27mins
The offside flag is raised against Jeff Goulding. Chris Dunn takes the free kick.
- 27mins
Jeff Goulding takes a shot. Chris Dunn gets a block in.
- 26mins
The ball is sent over by Michael Pook, Abdul Osman manages to make a clearance.
- 24mins
Inswinging corner taken by Michael Pook, save by Chris Dunn.
- 24mins
Inswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Danny Andrew.
- 21mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Shaun Jeffers by Dean Beckwith. Keith Lowe takes the direct free kick.
- 21mins
Dean Beckwith is sent off by the referee for violent conduct.
- 16mins
Unfair challenge on Liam Davis by Brian Smikle results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Chris Dunn.
- 15mins
Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Kevin Thornton, save by Scott P Brown.
- 15mins
Billy Mckay takes a shot. Save by Scott P Brown.
- 14mins
Brian Smikle concedes a free kick for a foul on Dean Beckwith. Kevin Thornton restarts play with the free kick.
- 14mins
Liam Davis delivers the ball.
- 13mins
Corner taken by Ryan Gilligan, Steve Elliott makes a clearance.
- 12mins
The ball is delivered by John Johnson, clearance made by Keith Lowe.
- 11mins
A cross is delivered by Josh Parker.
- 10mins
The offside flag is raised against Shaun Jeffers. Ben Tozer takes the free kick.
- 10mins
Danny Andrew sends in a cross, Keith Lowe takes a shot. Chris Dunn makes a save.
- 9mins
Corner taken by Danny Andrew from the right by-line played to the near post, clearance made by John Johnson.
- 8mins
Foul by Andy Gallinagh on Billy Mckay, free kick awarded. Kevin Thornton takes the free kick.
- 7mins
Effort from deep inside the area by Kevin Thornton misses to the left of the goal.
- 5mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by John Johnson on Joshua Low. Danny Andrew crosses the ball in from the free kick.
- 5mins
Billy Mckay is caught offside. Free kick taken by Scott P Brown.
- 4mins
Joshua Low challenges Abdul Osman unfairly and gives away a free kick. Abdul Osman takes the direct free kick.
The referee starts the match.
Match Preview
Thomas worry for Robins Cheltenham will hand a late fitness test to Wes Thomas ahead of their home clash against Northampton. The striker, Town`s top scorer this term with seven goals, missed both last weekend`s 2-0 victory at Aldershot and Tuesday`s 2-0 trophy defeat to Plymouth with the thigh strain he sustained against Oxford. Thomas will be given until as late as possible to prove his availability, with a fitness test planned for Saturday lunchtime. Midfielder JJ Melligan will definitely miss out against the Cobblers as he rests a strained hamstring picked up against Aldershot. Frankie Artus hopes to be given the all-clear on Monday following his cracked fibula, with a view to returning to training on Tuesday. Defender Martin Riley (hamstring) is also hoping to be back in training next week. Northampton could have defender Dean Beckwith back in their squad. Beckwith has missed the last five matches with a thigh strain but returned to training this week and could go straight back into the side at Whaddon Road. Manager Ian Sampson will be without forward Courtney Herbert for the trip. Herbert sat out the 2-0 defeat at Macclesfield last weekend with a calf injury and scans have shown he has a stress fracture and could be out for at least three weeks. Left-back Marcus Hall is fully fit after a hamstring injury while fellow defender Craig Hinton is close to a return from a knee injury. Striker Tadhg Purcell is out for the entire season after he suffered serious knee ligament damage in August.
Cheltenham
Northampton
- Scott P Brown
- Keith Lowe
- Andy Gallinagh
- Steve Elliott
- Danny Andrew
- Brian Smikle
- David Bird
- Michael Pook
- Joshua Low
- Jeff Goulding
- Shaun Jeffers
- SUBS
- Daniel Lloyd-Weston
- Kyle Haynes
- Theo Lewis
- Jake Lee
- Robin Shroot
- Marlon Pack
Home
Away
- Chris Dunn
- John Johnson
- Dean Beckwith
- Ben Tozer
- Andrew Holt
- Josh Parker
- Ryan Gilligan
- Kevin Thornton
- Abdul Osman
- Liam Davis
- Billy Mckay
- SUBS
- Paul Walker
- Paul Rodgers
- Marcus Hall
- Steve Guinan
- Nathaniel Wedderburn
- Michael Jacobs
- Leon McKenzie
Match Report
Smikle all smiles Brian Smikle's second-half goal gave Cheltenham a 1-0 win over 10-man Northampton. A dull first half was only enlivened by the 22nd-minute sending-off of Northampton's Dean Beckwith. The big defender received a red card when referee Dave Phillips adjudged him guilty of stamping on Shaun Jeffers after they tangled on the ground in an off-the-ball incident. The Cobblers' best chance came when home keeper Scott Brown's athletic fingertip save denied Billy McKay. Cheltenham dominated possession after the break and finally broke the deadlock on the hour mark. Jeff Goulding's delicate flick put Smikle in on goal and the former West Brom forward made no mistake from close range. Theo Lewis and Jeffers both missed chances to wrap up the game but the home side clung on nervously in the dying minutes as Andy Holt and Leon McKenzie squandered opportunities to level.
Form Guide
- LWLLDW
- Cheltenham
- VS
- Northampton DWLWLL
Last Meetings
- Northampton
- 2 - 1
- Cheltenham
- 27/02/2010
- Cheltenham
- 2 - 2
- Northampton
- 05/12/2009
- Cheltenham
- 3 - 1
- Northampton
- 11/02/2006
- Northampton
- 1 - 2
- Cheltenham
- 24/09/2005
- Cheltenham
- 1 - 0
- Northampton
- 16/04/2005
- Northampton
- 1 - 1
- Cheltenham
- 07/12/2004
Top Scorers
Cheltenham
- W Thomas 7
- J Goulding 3
- J Low 1
- K Lowe 1
- F Artus 1
- D Andrew 1
- S Jeffers 1
Northampton
- K Thornton 2
- B Mckay 2
- A Holt 1
- A Osman 1
- B Tozer 1
Goals
Cheltenham
- Total goals 34
- Goals per game 15
- 2 (For) 1 (Against) Period 0-10 mins
- 1 (For) 4 (Against) Period 11-20 mins
- 3 (For) Period 21-30 mins
- 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 31-40 mins
- 1 (For) 5 (Against) Period 41-50 mins
- 1 (For) 2 (Against) Period 51-60 mins
- 3 (For) 3 (Against) Period 61-70 mins
- 1 (For) 2 (Against) Period 71-80 mins
- 2 (For) 1 (Against) Period 81-90 mins
Northampton
- Total goals 28
- Goals per game 9
- (For) 1 (Against) Period 11-20 mins
- (For) 1 (Against) Period 21-30 mins
- 2 (For) 1 (Against) Period 31-40 mins
- 2 (For) 4 (Against) Period 41-50 mins
- (For) 2 (Against) Period 51-60 mins
- 2 (For) 1 (Against) Period 61-70 mins
- 1 (For) 3 (Against) Period 71-80 mins
- 2 (For) 1 (Against) Period 81-90 mins
