NORTHAMPTON TOWN 1 WALSALL 1 - WALSALL WIN ON PENALTIES

Northampton Town 1 Walsall 1 - the match report

5 October 2021

PAPA JOHN'S TROPHY
Tuesday October 5th, 7.00pm
Sixfields

NORTHAMPTON TOWN 1
Dylan Connolly 71 pen

WALSALL 1
Emmanuel Osadebe 4

Attendance: 1,285 (124 away supporters)

Cobblers: Jonny Maxted, Michael Harriman, Fraser Horsfall (sub Max Dyche 68), Dominic Revan, Ali Koiki, Dylan Connolly, Scott Pollock (sub Shaun McWilliams 68), Jordan Flores, Mitch Pinnock, Kion Etete, Nicke Kabamba (sub Benny Ashley-Seal 68)
Subs not used: Liam Roberts, Danny Rose, Jack Sowerby, Paul Lewis

Walsall: Jack Rose, Manny Monthe, Brendan Kiernan, Emmanuel Osadebe, George Miller (sub Kieran Phillips 61), Alfie Bates (sub Jack Earing 64), Tom Leak, Sam Perry (sub Josh Labadie 76), Zak Mills, Rollin Menayese, Tyrese Shade
Subs not used: Hayden White, Stephen Ward, Mat Sadler, Tommy Jackson

Referee: Charles Breakspear

Booked:
Cobblers: Fraser Horsfall (63), Jordan Flores (71), Benny Ashley-Seal (82), Shaun McWilliams (89)
Walsall: Manny Monthe (10), Zak Mills (22), Alfie Bates (35), Rollin Menayese (82)

Sent off:
Cobblers: none
Walsall: none

Defender Dominic Revan, on-loan from Aston Villa, made his Northampton Town debut as boss Jon Brady made seven changes for the Papa John’s Trophy fixture against Walsall.

On a blustery night at Sixfields the Saddlers, managed by one-time Cobblers player Matt Taylor, scored an early goal, Emmanuel Osadebe slotting home after being played in by Brendan Kiernan.

Dylan Connolly had his appeal for a penalty turned down after a challenge by Alfie Bates saw the winger go down in the area before George Miller, under pressure from Revan, saw a shot saved by Jonny Maxted.

Mitch Pinnock curled a free-kick just over the bar, Jordan Flores had a shot blocked and Kion Etete headed wide as the Cobblers pressed in vain for an equaliser before half-time.

Connolly and Pinnock combined to set up a chance for Etete at the start of the second half but the on-loan Spurs striker was denied by a good save from Jack Rose. The Saddlers keeper was also tested by Pinnock and Flores saw an effort deflected behind before Brady made a triple change, bringing on Max Dyche, Shaun McWilliams and Benny Ashley-Seal.

The Cobblers were awarded a penalty when Etete was brought down by Manny Monthe and Dylan Connolly stepped up to score from the spot, sending Rose the wrong way. Tyrese Shade then had a chance to restore the visitors lead but failed to find the target after being played in on goal one-on-one with Maxted.

Etete was denied a late winner when Rose saved with his legs and as in the Cobblers first group game against Forest Green Rovers there was to be a penalty shoot-out to determine which side would pick up an additional point.

Penalties

Mitch Pinnock – crossbar 0-0
Jack Earing – scored 0-1
Dylan Connolly – scored 1-1
Tyrese Shade – scored 1-2
Kion Etete – saved 1-2
Joss Labadie – scored 1-3
Jordan Flores – scored 2-3
Kieran Phillips – scored 2-4

Walsall win 4-2 on penalties

COBBLERS MATCH STATS (first half in brackets, match total out of brackets)
SHOTS ON TARGET: (2) 5
SHOTS OFF TARGET: (5) 8
CORNERS: (1) 3
FOULS: (5) 11
CAUGHT OFFSIDE: (1) 2

WALSALL MATCH STATS (first half in brackets, match total out of brackets)
SHOTS ON TARGET: (5) 5
SHOTS OFF TARGET: (3) 6
CORNERS: (2) 6
FOULS: (7) 16
CAUGHT OFFSIDE: (0) 1

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5 October 2021

Northampton Town Football Club looks forward to welcoming you to Sixfields for the Papa John's Trophy tie with Walsall on Tuesday (7.00pm kick off).

Parking will be in the north gravel car park at a cost of £4 (cash only).

Match programmes will also be on sale on arrival for £2 (cash and card), while the kiosks, bars and club store are all cashless - card payment only please.

If collecting tickets, please visit the ticket collection point opposite the ticket office upon arrival. The ticket office is open until kick off (Walsall match sales only for the hour before the game) and re-opens after the game while the club store will be open before the game only.

Tickets are available on arrival for both home and away fans. Please arrive early if buying on arrival as the ticket office is expected to be busy.

The ticket office is open until kick off.

Carr's Bar will be open but for limited numbers, as will the kiosks on the West Stand concourse and in the corners of the stadium. Please note in accordance with the latest advice, we would ask that any non alcoholic drink and all food is consumed back at your seat.

Admission will be via the usual turnstiles.

The club store is open both before and after the game.

Please see our Covid code of conduct here.

Due to UK Government restrictions changing from July 19 2021, the following guidance and advice is issued.

• Do not attend if you, or anyone you live with are displaying any COVID-19 symptoms (a high temperature, new and persistent cough, or a loss of/change in sense of taste or smell), even if these symptoms are mild.

• Do not attend if you need to self-isolate because you have symptoms, have recently tested positive or have been asked to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace or are required to isolate after travel.

• Face coverings are no longer required by law, but the government expects and recommends that people should continue to wear them in crowded and enclosed settings, to protect themselves and others.

• Follow good hygiene practices. Use the hand sanitiser provided at the stadium and wash hands regularly.

• Avoid congregating unnecessarily. Stay in your seat whenever possible and return to your seat to consume food and drink (with the exception of alcohol).