- Date:08 Oct 2011
- Kick-off:15:00
- Venue:The Galpharm Stadium
- Attendance:12,890
- Roberts (43) Novak (75)
- Laird (66)
Live Commentary
- 96mins
Daniel Ward concedes a free kick for a foul on Lawrie Wilson. Chris Day takes the direct free kick.
- 91mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Alan Lee on Phil Edwards. Direct free kick taken by Chris Day. Alan Lee is shown a yellow card.
- 89mins
Foul by Byron Harrison on Antony Kay, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Ian Bennett.
- 86mins
Unfair challenge on Byron Harrison by Antony Kay results in a Penalty. Antony Kay goes into the referee's book. Penalty taken by John Mousinho and missed.
- 86mins
Foul by Alan Lee on John Mousinho, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Darius Charles.
- 85mins
Chris Beardsley concedes a free kick for a foul on Antony Kay. Ian Bennett takes the direct free kick.
- 85mins
Corner taken by John Mousinho, Peter Clarke manages to make a clearance.
- 84mins
Jon Ashton fouled by Alan Lee, the ref awards a free kick. Jon Ashton takes the free kick.
- 84mins
Chris Beardsley gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Peter Clarke. Ian Bennett takes the direct free kick.
- 82mins
Shot from just outside the box by Daniel Ward misses to the left of the goal.
- 81mins
Outswinging corner taken by Daniel Ward from the left by-line, Jon Ashton manages to make a clearance.
- 80mins
Lawrie Wilson produces a headed effort from deep inside the six-yard box which goes wide of the right-hand upright.
- 79mins
The referee blows for offside. Ian Bennett takes the free kick.
- 76mins
Chris Beardsley is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Antony Kay takes the free kick. (Stevenage) makes a substitution, with Byron Harrison coming on for Craig Reid.
- 75mins
Lee Novak finds the net with a goal from inside the six-yard box low into the middle of the goal. Huddersfield 2-1 Stevenage.Assist by Anton Robinson.
- 72mins
Anton Robinson challenges Phil Edwards unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Chris Day.
- 71mins
Corner taken right-footed by John Mousinho from the left by-line, Phil Edwards takes a shot. Save by Ian Bennett.
- 70mins
Daniel Ward on for Gary Roberts.
- 69mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Antony Kay by Jon Ashton. Ian Bennett restarts play with the free kick.
- 68mins
Anton Robinson concedes a free kick for a foul on Craig Reid. The referee cautions Anton Robinson for unsporting behaviour. Darius Charles takes the free kick.
- 66mins
Scott Laird fires in a goal from the edge of the penalty box to the bottom left corner of the goal. Huddersfield 1-1 Stevenage.Assist on the goal came from Craig Reid.
- 62mins
Anton Robinson joins the action as a substitute, replacing Scott Arfield.
- 61mins
Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Gary Roberts from the right by-line, Jon Ashton makes a clearance.
- 60mins
Headed effort from inside the box by Jon Ashton misses to the right of the target.
- 60mins
The official flags Lee Novak offside. Direct free kick taken by Ronnie Henry.
- 58mins
Craig Reid challenges Jack Hunt unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Ian Bennett.
- 56mins
Foul by Gary Roberts on Phil Edwards, free kick awarded. Jon Ashton takes the direct free kick.
- 56mins
Scott Laird has a shot on goal from outside the box which misses left.
- 55mins
Corner taken by John Mousinho, Antony Kay manages to make a clearance.
- 54mins
John Mousinho takes a shot. Clearance made by Peter Clarke.
- 51mins
Foul by Ronnie Henry on Lee Novak, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Tommy Miller.
- 50mins
Outswinging corner taken right-footed by John Mousinho, save made by Ian Bennett.
- 49mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Calum Woods by Chris Beardsley. Free kick taken by Ian Bennett.
- 46mins
Corner from the right by-line taken by Gary Roberts, Mark Roberts manages to make a clearance.
- 45mins
Inswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Gary Roberts, clearance by Jon Ashton.
- 45mins
Jon Ashton is brought on as a substitute for Michael Bostwick.
- 47mins
Scott Arfield challenges Chris Beardsley unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Chris Day.
- 46mins
Outswinging corner taken by Gary Roberts, clearance made by Craig Reid.
- 45mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Calum Woods by Lawrie Wilson. Ian Bennett takes the direct free kick.
- 44mins
Scott Arfield gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Darius Charles. Ronnie Henry takes the direct free kick.
- 43mins
Goal scored by Gary Roberts from inside the six-yard box to the bottom right corner of the goal. Huddersfield 1-0 Stevenage.The assist for the goal came from Scott Arfield.
- 42mins
Unfair challenge on Mark Roberts by Lee Novak results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Chris Day.
- 42mins
Phil Edwards challenges Gary Roberts unfairly and gives away a free kick. Antony Kay takes the direct free kick.
- 37mins
Damien Johnson challenges Scott Laird unfairly and gives away a free kick. The referee books Damien Johnson for unsporting behaviour. Michael Bostwick shoots direct from the free kick.
- 36mins
Chris Beardsley comes on in place of Stacy Long.
- 34mins
Unfair challenge on Michael Bostwick by Lee Novak results in a free kick. Chris Day takes the direct free kick.
- 33mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Phil Edwards by Gary Roberts. Phil Edwards takes the free kick.
- 32mins
Effort from just outside the area by Jack Hunt goes over the bar.
- 28mins
Scott Arfield fouled by Craig Reid, the ref awards a free kick. Damien Johnson takes the free kick.
- 24mins
The offside flag is raised against Lee Novak. Chris Day restarts play with the free kick.
- 20mins
Outswinging corner taken left-footed by Gary Roberts from the left by-line, Stacy Long makes a clearance.
- 19mins
Unfair challenge on Lee Novak by Michael Bostwick results in a free kick. The referee shows Michael Bostwick a yellow card for unsporting behaviour. Gary Roberts fires a strike on goal direct from the free kick, Craig Reid gets a block in.
- 16mins
Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Gary Roberts from the right by-line to the near post, Darius Charles manages to make a clearance.
- 15mins
Outswinging corner taken left-footed by Gary Roberts from the left by-line, Close range header by Alan Lee goes over the crossbar.
- 14mins
Gary Roberts takes the outswinging corner, Stacy Long manages to make a clearance.
- 13mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Peter Clarke on Michael Bostwick. Free kick taken by Chris Day.
- 12mins
Ronnie Henry challenges Gary Roberts unfairly and gives away a free kick. Antony Kay restarts play with the free kick.
- 10mins
Foul by Tommy Miller on Phil Edwards, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Chris Day.
- 10mins
Corner taken by Gary Roberts played to the near post, Scott Laird manages to make a clearance.
- 9mins
Gary Roberts takes a shot. Blocked by Michael Bostwick.
- 9mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Peter Clarke by Craig Reid. Free kick taken by Damien Johnson.
- 7mins
Lee Novak fouled by Ronnie Henry, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Calum Woods.
- 7mins
Header from deep inside the area by Alan Lee goes harmlessly over the crossbar.
Match Preview
Woods boost for Terriers Huddersfield defender Calum Woods is expected to be back in contention for the home clash with Stevenage. The right-back missed the midweek penalty shootout defeat to Bradford in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy after being forced out of last Saturday's win at Brentford with a hamstring strain. Liam Cooper, on loan from Hull, was recalled to the back four on Tuesday night but suffered a back spasm at half-time and his place in defence could go to Antony Kay. Central defender Jamie McCombe sits out the final game of his three-match ban, meaning skipper Peter Clarke will continue at centre-half. Midfielder Oscar Gobern was forced off in midweek with a dead leg but is expected to be fit after returning to training. Goalkeeper Alex Smithies (knee) will remain sidelined until January. Stevenage boss Graham Westley could restore Darius Charles to his starting line-up for the trip. The defender returned from a knock as a second-half substitute in Tuesday's Johnstone's Paint Trophy tie at AFC Wimbledon and ended up playing 75 minutes as his side were knocked out on penalties. Goalkeeper Chris Day will start after being rested in that game, meaning Alan Julian will revert to the substitutes' bench. Winger Jennison Myrie-Williams is still nursing the hamstring problem he suffered during the 1-0 defeat to Carlisle last month and is unlikely to be fit. Striker Chris Beardsley will again be involved after returning from his back injury in midweek, while Rob Sinclair (knee) and Don Cowan (ligaments) remain absentees.
Huddersfield
Stevenage
- Ian Bennett
- Jack Hunt
- Peter Clarke
- Antony Kay
- Calum Woods
- Scott Arfield
- Damien Johnson
- Tommy Miller
- Gary Roberts
- Alan Lee
- Lee Novak
- SUBS
- Nick Colgan
- Gary Naysmith
- Anton Robinson
- Donal McDermott
- Daniel Ward
Home
Away
- Chris Day
- Ronnie Henry
- Mark Roberts
- Darius Charles
- Scott Laird
- Lawrie Wilson
- Phil Edwards
- John Mousinho
- Stacy Long
- Michael Bostwick
- Craig Reid
- SUBS
- Alan Julian
- Jon Ashton
- Chris Beardsley
- Byron Harrison
- Robin Shroot
Match Report
Terriers claim hard-fought win Lee Novak spared unbeaten Huddersfield's blushes as he plundered the winner to secure a 2-1 victory over Stevenage in a match which boiled over at the end. Novak steered in the rebound from close range on 76 minutes after substitute Anton Robinson hit a post with a scuffed shot. Huddersfield, now unbeaten in 37 league matches, nearly made a mess of it, though, with a disjointed second-half display. And Stevenage were handed a golden opportunity to equalise for a second time in the 90th minute, but John Mousinho blazed a dubious-looking penalty over the crossbar after Antony Kay was punished for an innocuous challenge on Byron Harrison. Boro boss Graham Westley's touchline antics throughout the match sparked a brawl at the end involving opposite number Lee Clark. Players from both sides squared up in an ugly melee that took several minutes to die down after the final whistle. Stevenage, trailing to a Gary Roberts strike after 44 minutes, almost levelled when Mousinho had a shot cleared off the line by Calum Woods. The visitors were outplayed in the first half but looked a different side after the break, and their pressure finally told when Mousinho set up Scott Laird, who unleashed an unstoppable low drive in off the post after 67 minutes.
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