Welcome to the match between Northampton united and Birmingham forest

1'

Dene Hayes hit a long ball towards Davey Abramson in the area, Davey Abramson trapped the ball nicely before Mat Knaggs could reach it.

Davey Abramson made space for himself and had an effort at goal. Charlie Yap wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Kerry Jeanes got up to tip it over.

2'

Carson Spooner flighted in the freekick. Carson Spooner put it clean over the bar.

6'

Xzavier Donalds tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Gregg Ericson intercepted but couldn't control.

8'

Purdie Abraham took the ball past Kenelm Josephson.

Purdie Abraham looked certain to score from medium range but Gregg Ericson made a crucial intervention!.

10'

Dene Hayes played a perfect pass for Donny Anderson, Donny Anderson trapped the ball nicely before Mat Knaggs could reach it.

Donny Anderson tried a medium range effort but Blaine Nathanson threw himself in front of the shot.

11'

Gregg Ericson directed the ball to Kenelm Josephson, Purdie Abraham couldn't cut out the pass.

Kenelm Josephson crossed the ball high and hard over Kade King.

Zackery Kimball got above Derek Auttenberg to win the ball, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Kerry Jeanes did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

12'

Purdie Abraham tried to skip past the challenge of Kenelm Josephson but Purdie Abraham lost the ball to Kenelm Josephson.

14'

Donny Anderson skipped easily past Mat Knaggs.

Donny Anderson rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards but Blaine Nathanson cleared the ball to safety.

15'

Donny Anderson tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Mat Knaggs made a great interception.

16'

Shelton Rennoll ran up to take the corner.

Charlie Yap jumped above Micah Christianson, then headed the ball upfield.

From out wide, Xzavier Donalds fired in a curving shot at goal but Laurie Readdie got in and cleared the danger.

18'

Blaine Nathanson made a good pass to Mat Knaggs, Mat Knaggs took it in his stride before Dene Hayes could cut it out.

Mat Knaggs tried to supply a float cross but Donny Anderson cut it out easily.

22'

Mick Martinson darted past Geoff Cotterill.

Mick Martinson tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Shelton Rennoll.

23'

Purdie Abraham turned on the ball to leave Davey Abramson standing.

Purdie Abraham put a float cross over Kenelm Josephson in to the far post.

Micah Christianson got well above Xzavier Donalds to win the ball, then used his head to clear the ball.

26'

Blaine Nathanson hit the ball from long range. Donny Anderson didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Blaine Nathanson put it horribly wide ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

27'

Mick Martinson tried to pass the ball forward but Shelton Rennoll intercepted but couldn't control.

29'

Gregg Ericson escaped from the challenge of Kade King and curled the ball in at goal from 30 yards.

Gregg Ericson was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar ... A wasted opportunity.

30'

Donny Anderson tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Geoff Cotterill got in the way of the ball.

31'

Blaine Nathanson tried an audacious lob from 30 yards. Donny Anderson failed to charge down the shot.

But Blaine Nathanson put it high and wide ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

32'

Mat Knaggs tried to sprint past Kenelm Josephson but Mat Knaggs lost the ball to Kenelm Josephson's block tackle.

34'

Mick Martinson fed the ball forward to Davey Abramson, Davey Abramson took it in his stride before Xzavier Donalds could cut it out.

Davey Abramson faked a pass then cut Geoff Cotterill in a different direction.

Davey Abramson had a great opportunity to score but Charlie Yap made an important challenge!.

36'

Shelton Rennoll played a perfect pass for Carson Spooner, Carson Spooner picked up on the ball before Donny Anderson could intercept.

Dene Hayes executed a block tackle on Carson Spooner before Carson Spooner could pass the ball.

37'

Geoff Cotterill played the ball to Shelton Rennoll's feet, Shelton Rennoll latched onto the ball before Davey Abramson could intercept.

Shelton Rennoll directed the ball to Carson Spooner, Carson Spooner latched onto the ball before Mick Martinson could intercept.

Carson Spooner found himself in some space and tried an audacious shot on goal. Laurie Readdie approached too late to tackle him.

Justice Haywood was stranded and helpless to save it ... Carson Spooner finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Northampton united 1 - 0 Birmingham forest

38'

Gregg Ericson tried to dribble past Kade King but Kade King robbed Gregg Ericson.

39'

Algernon Josephson swung the corner into the box.

Kenelm Josephson climbed above Derek Auttenberg but the ball went bad.

40'

Kenelm Josephson executed a block tackle on Purdie Abraham before Purdie Abraham attempted to shoot at goal from long range.

41'

Shelton Rennoll played the ball to Kade King's feet, Davey Abramson missed his interception.

Kade King tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Mick Martinson blocked it.

42'

Mick Martinson tried to play a long ball but The ball ricocheted off Geoff Cotterill.

43'

Xzavier Donalds gave the corner straight to the opposition.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Birmingham forest were unfortunate to go in behind.Northampton united maintained 51% of possession and 49% for Birmingham forest. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Purdie Abraham delivered a long ball for Kade King, Kade King trapped the ball nicely before Kenelm Josephson could cut it out.

Shot by Kade King but Micah Christianson charged down the shot.

47'

Mat Knaggs tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Donny Anderson blocked it.

48'

Blaine Nathanson tried to dribble past Donny Anderson but Donny Anderson cleanly tackled the ball.

49'

Corner taken by Xzavier Donalds and cut out by the opposition.

50'

Shelton Rennoll tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Mick Martinson.

51'

Gregg Ericson tried to dribble past Blaine Nathanson but Blaine Nathanson didn't allow.

52'

Shelton Rennoll tried to twist past Davey Abramson but Davey Abramson won the ball from Shelton Rennoll.

53'

Pass by Dene Hayes to Donny Anderson, Donny Anderson took possession of the ball before Mat Knaggs could cut it out.

Donny Anderson crossed the halfway line with the ball , Blaine Nathanson missed his interception.

The ball was expertly converted via a side-foot volley by Kenelm Josephson, Derek Auttenberg approached too late to block it.

Kerry Jeanes did well to tip it wide.

55'

Zackery Kimball swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

56'

Dene Hayes hit the ball forward to Donny Anderson, Donny Anderson took possession of the ball before Charlie Yap could intercept.

Donny Anderson sent the ball flying over Mat Knaggs towards goal from distance.

Kerry Jeanes managed to get a hand to it and turn it behind.

57'

Shelton Rennoll tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Davey Abramson blocked it.

58'

Derek Auttenberg tried to jink past Davey Abramson but Derek Auttenberg lost the ball to Davey Abramson.

59'

Derek Auttenberg tried to knock a long ball forward but Davey Abramson made it first to the ball and intercepted.

60'

Mat Knaggs took the ball confidently past Donny Anderson.

Mat Knaggs put a float cross , Dene Hayes couldn't cut it.

Xzavier Donalds got above Micah Christianson to win the ball, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

The ball went clean over the bar ... It was a shocking miss.

61'

Blaine Nathanson could not stop a confident Dene Hayes going past him.

Dene Hayes put a low cross in to the far post, Mat Knaggs tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Algernon Josephson moved onto the ball and immediately fired in a shot but Charlie Yap threw himself in front of the shot.

63'

Kade King tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Gregg Ericson.

64'

Purdie Abraham evaded the challenge of Kenelm Josephson and put some curve on the shot from long range.

Justice Haywood chose to punch the ball away.

65'

Mick Martinson ran up to take the corner.

Charlie Yap got well above Gregg Ericson to win the ball and retained possession.

69'

Derek Auttenberg stepped up to take the freekick. Unfortunately it was just over the bar.

72'

Shelton Rennoll flicked the ball over Zackery Kimball's head !.

Shelton Rennoll played the ball to Xzavier Donalds's feet, Xzavier Donalds picked up on the ball before Davey Abramson could cut it out.

Carson Spooner received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Xzavier Donalds, Carson Spooner took possession of the ball before Laurie Readdie could reach it.

Carson Spooner was able to make space and struck it. Micah Christianson approached too late to clear the danger.

But Carson Spooner sent the ball high into the stands ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

73'

Micah Christianson passed along the floor for Gregg Ericson to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Gregg Ericson before Kade King could intercept.

Gregg Ericson hit a crashing drive from a distance but Purdie Abraham cleared the ball to safety.

74'

Dene Hayes directed the ball to Donny Anderson, Mat Knaggs couldn't cut out the pass.

Donny Anderson tried to dart past Blaine Nathanson but Blaine Nathanson blocked Donny Anderson in a good, clean tackle.

75'

Shelton Rennoll struck the ball with fury from 30 yards but Davey Abramson blocked the shot.

76'

Shelton Rennoll tried to feed the high ball but Davey Abramson intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

77'

Blaine Nathanson made a good pass to Mat Knaggs, Donny Anderson tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Mat Knaggs whipped in a float cross, Dene Hayes couldn't cut it.

Geoff Cotterill won the aerial challenge against Laurie Readdie, then headed the ball upfield.

Charlie Yap shot with a bicycle kick but Micah Christianson removed the danger.

78'

Shelton Rennoll played a pinpoint pass to Geoff Cotterill, Geoff Cotterill latched onto the ball before Davey Abramson could reach it.

Geoff Cotterill fed the ball forward to Carson Spooner, Carson Spooner took possession of the ball before Mick Martinson could reach it.

Carson Spooner struck the ball with fury but the shot was blocked by Micah Christianson.

79'

Shelton Rennoll stepped away from Donny Anderson and hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards.

But it went just over the bar ... He will have kicked himself for missing that chance.

81'

Blaine Nathanson made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Zackery Kimball.

82'

Shelton Rennoll unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards. Davey Abramson approached too late to clear the danger.

But Shelton Rennoll sent it wide of the goal ... It was a shocking miss.

83'

Gregg Ericson played a great ball for Kenelm Josephson, Purdie Abraham missed his interception.

Kenelm Josephson took the ball confidently past Kade King.

Kenelm Josephson tried an audacious shot on goal but the shot was blocked by Charlie Yap.

84'

Donny Anderson twisted past Blaine Nathanson.

Donny Anderson dribbled past Mat Knaggs.

Donny Anderson found himself in some space and hit a fierce shot. Charlie Yap approached too late to tackle him.

Kerry Jeanes was well positioned and untroubled by the shot.

85'

Dene Hayes passed the ball to Donny Anderson, Blaine Nathanson failed to reach the ball.

Donny Anderson squared the ball, Mat Knaggs failed to intercept the pass.

Mick Martinson moved onto the ball and immediately shot for the top corner but Derek Auttenberg threw himself in front of the shot.

88'

Gregg Ericson tried to play a long ball forward but Purdie Abraham blocked it.

89'

Shelton Rennoll tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Davey Abramson cut it out easily.

90'

Xzavier Donalds delivered the ball to Shelton Rennoll, Shelton Rennoll picked up on the ball before Davey Abramson could reach it.

Shelton Rennoll stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball struck Mick Martinson.

91'

Dene Hayes tried to take the ball past Mat Knaggs but Mat Knaggs blocked Dene Hayes.

92'

Purdie Abraham tried to pass the ball forward but The ball came off Kenelm Josephson.

End Match Northampton united 1 - 0 Birmingham forest