Welcome to the match between Sunderland F.C. and Northampton county

1'

Judd Collins tried to lob the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Bobbie Ayton.

2'

Kade Haywood fed the high ball through to Jason Plank, Ryan Huddleston failed to intercept the pass.

Jason Plank played a perfect pass for Drake Causey, Drake Causey took it in his stride before Daly Yong could reach it.

Drake Causey had the chance to score but Doug Milburn made an important challenge!.

3'

Winfred Evanson lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

4'

Judd Collins picked up Kody Low's excellent ball, Bobbie Ayton couldn't cut it.

Judd Collins rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards but the shot was blocked by Dennis Dukeson.

5'

Ryan Huddleston attempted to lob the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Lavern Adkins.

6'

Ryan Huddleston tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Jason Plank did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

8'

Orson Woodham delivered the ball to Hal Merrickson, Hal Merrickson latched onto the ball before Preston Clarkson could reach it.

Orson Woodham received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Hal Merrickson, Orson Woodham latched onto the ball before Morris Newell could cut it out.

Orson Woodham squared the ball from the wing, Preston Clarkson couldn't cut it.

Winfred Evanson hit the ball on the volley but Kendall Jepson removed the danger.

10'

Judd Collins tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Dennis Dukeson.

11'

Judd Collins tried to feed the high ball but Bobbie Ayton made it first to the ball and intercepted.

15'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Kody Low.

Kade Haywood knocked a lovely ball for Judd Collins, Judd Collins took it in his stride before Ray Herbert could intercept.

Judd Collins had the strength to hold off Ryan Huddleston.

Good play by Judd Collins in making himself some space and hit it high and hard towards goal. Doug Milburn approached too late to tackle him.

But Judd Collins sent the ball well over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

16'

Shel Salomon struck the freekick over the wall. But it was well wide from Shel Salomon.

17'

Shel Salomon swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

18'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Ray Herbert.

20'

Shel Salomon hit the freekick. But Shel Salomon put it narrowly over.

21'

Preston Clarkson tried to hit a long ball forward but Hal Merrickson blocked it.

22'

Orson Woodham delivered the ball to Hal Merrickson, Morris Newell couldn't cut it.

Hal Merrickson delivered a low cross, Preston Clarkson couldn't reach it.

Raymund Sauvage moved onto the ball and immediately smashed in low but Kendall Jepson hoofed the ball clear.

24'

Preston Clarkson moved the ball forward for Morris Newell, Morris Newell trapped the ball nicely before Hal Merrickson could intercept.

Morris Newell tried to play it past Orson Woodham but Orson Woodham blocked Morris Newell in a good, clean tackle.

26'

Kade Haywood tried to feed the high ball but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Hal Merrickson.

28'

Orson Woodham stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball struck Preston Clarkson.

31'

Dennis Dukeson dribbled past Kody Low.

Dennis Dukeson tried to get onto the pass but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Judd Collins.

33'

Dennis Dukeson moved the ball forward for Bobbie Ayton, the ball was picked up by Bobbie Ayton before Kody Low could intercept.

Bobbie Ayton blasted a banana shot from outside of the area. Judd Collins approached too late to block it.

But it was well wide from Bobbie Ayton ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

34'

Kade Haywood played a wonderful ball for Drake Causey, Drake Causey took possession of the ball before Ryan Huddleston could intercept.

Drake Causey tried to deliver a float cross but he overhit the cross as he was under too much pressure from Ray Herbert.

36'

Ryan Huddleston played a lovely ball for Ray Herbert, Ray Herbert latched onto the ball before Drake Causey could cut it out.

Ray Herbert put a low cross in to the near post, Kade Haywood missed his interception.

Winfred Evanson ran onto the ball and quickly struck it past Kendall Jepson towards the goal.

Winfred Evanson struck it just over the bar ... He buried his face in his hands.

37'

Kade Haywood moved the ball forward for Morris Newell, Morris Newell trapped the ball nicely before Orson Woodham could cut it out.

Morris Newell attempted to lob the ball forward but Ray Herbert read the game well to intercept the ball.

39'

Dennis Dukeson tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Kody Low.

40'

Raymund Sauvage tried to chip the ball forward but Morris Newell showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

43'

Judd Collins was pressed by Bobbie Ayton but he evaded the challenge and blasted a banana shot from long range.

Judd Collins looked destined to score but Kiaran Hambleton react fast enough and saved it.

44'

Preston Clarkson made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Orson Woodham.

45'

Preston Clarkson tried to play a long ball but Ray Herbert did well to spot and intercept the pass.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which and we are all square. .Sunderland F.C. had 44% possession in the match, while Northampton county had 56%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Kendall Jepson tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Ray Herbert did well to spot and intercept the pass.

47'

Dennis Dukeson tried to dart past Kody Low but Dennis Dukeson lost the ball to Kody Low's block tackle.

48'

Ryan Huddleston tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Morris Newell.

49'

Hal Merrickson played a lovely ball for Orson Woodham, the ball was picked up by Orson Woodham before Preston Clarkson could intercept.

Orson Woodham tried to take the ball past Morris Newell but Orson Woodham lost the ball to Morris Newell's block tackle.

51'

Bobbie Ayton played a great ball for Dennis Dukeson, Kody Low tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Dennis Dukeson tried to pass it high to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Judd Collins.

52'

Kody Low tried to play a long ball but Winfred Evanson intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

54'

Shel Salomon shielded the ball from Bobbie Ayton and hit a fierce shot from 35 yards.

But Shel Salomon couldn't direct it goalwards ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

55'

Preston Clarkson held up the ball, evading the challenge of Orson Woodham and hit a fierce shot from 35 yards.

Preston Clarkson put it horribly wide ... It was a wasted opportunity.

57'

Corner taken by Daly Yong and cut out by the opposition.

60'

Raymund Sauvage laid it forward to Dennis Dukeson, Kade Haywood couldn't cut it.

Dennis Dukeson tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Kody Low closed in and intercepted the ball.

61'

Drake Causey directed the ball to Kody Low, Ryan Huddleston failed to intercept the pass.

A float cross was delivered by Kody Low, Ray Herbert failed to intercept the pass.

Daly Yong got to the ball ahead of Shel Salomon, then headed clear the danger.

62'

Ryan Huddleston tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Drake Causey.

64'

Ryan Huddleston tried to play a long ball but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Drake Causey.

66'

Judd Collins tried to twist past Bobbie Ayton but Bobbie Ayton won the ball from Judd Collins.

67'

Bobbie Ayton's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

68'

Dennis Dukeson played a perfect pass for Bobbie Ayton, Bobbie Ayton trapped the ball nicely before Kody Low could intercept.

Bobbie Ayton delivered the ball to Hal Merrickson, Hal Merrickson trapped the ball nicely before Judd Collins could cut it out.

Hal Merrickson was able to make space and shot. Shel Salomon didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Benson Eaton was caught in no man's land ... Hal Merrickson scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Sunderland F.C. 1 - 0 Northampton county

70'

Kade Haywood tried to hit it long to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Ray Herbert.

71'

Orson Woodham tried to twist past Morris Newell but Morris Newell took the ball away from Orson Woodham.

72'

Hal Merrickson directed the ball nicely to Orson Woodham, Orson Woodham picked up on the ball before Morris Newell could reach it.

Orson Woodham put a low cross, Preston Clarkson couldn't reach it.

Raymund Sauvage unleashed a volley at goal, Kendall Jepson failed to charge down the shot.

Benson Eaton beat the ball away.

76'

Ryan Huddleston was outmuscled by Morris Newell.

Morris Newell tried to dart past Ray Herbert but Ray Herbert succesfully won the ball from Morris Newell.

78'

Ray Herbert passed the ball to Winfred Evanson, Drake Causey couldn't cut it.

The float cross came in from Winfred Evanson on the wing, Kade Haywood couldn't reach it.

Raymund Sauvage headed it to the goal but Shel Salomon headed clear the danger.

82'

Orson Woodham shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards but Morris Newell cleared the ball to safety.

85'

Dennis Dukeson lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

86'

Hal Merrickson hit a speculative effort from 30 yards. Shel Salomon wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But it was horribly wide of the target ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

88'

Dennis Dukeson passed a long ball into the area looking for Ryan Huddleston, the ball was picked up by Ryan Huddleston before Kody Low could reach it.

Ryan Huddleston had a crack at goal. Kendall Jepson approached too late to clear the danger.

Benson Eaton did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it wide.

89'

Ryan Huddleston passed along the floor for Ray Herbert to pick it up, Ray Herbert latched onto the ball before Kade Haywood could reach it.

Ray Herbert chipped it to Raymund Sauvage, Drake Causey couldn't cut it.

Raymund Sauvage chipped the ball goalwards but Shel Salomon blocked the shot.

90'

Dennis Dukeson searched out Daly Yong, Daly Yong trapped the ball nicely before Kody Low could intercept.

Block tackle from Kendall Jepson, easily dispossessing Daly Yong before Daly Yong attempted to hit a shot towards goal.

91'

Ryan Huddleston tried to feed the high ball but Drake Causey intercepted but couldn't control.

94'

Orson Woodham attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards. Morris Newell wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Benson Eaton got himself in front of the shot.

End Match Sunderland F.C. 1 - 0 Northampton county