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12/08/2025, Crown Ground, Accrington, England
EFL Cup, Round 1
Accrington Vs Northampton

Accrington play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: J Ararume (GK) , A Black (CB) , J Cooper (CB) , M Mullins (CB) , E Marvin (RB) , K MacDonald (LB) , L Clardy (CDM) , H McLeod (CAM) , W Powell (RM) , D Bowie (LM) , A Deasmhumhain (ST) And the subs are: E Skillen (CB) , S Callacghan (CB) , A MacQuarrie (CM) , A Gills (CM) , E McNicol (ST)

Northampton play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: A Hannan (GK) , L MacGinnis (CB) , C Waddy (CB) , D Colden (RB) , C Dewey (LB) , S Boyter (CDM) , J McClelland (CAM) , S Mowatt (RM) , R Reid (LM) , N Keane (ST) , G Nevin (ST) And the subs are: D MacMaster (CB) , J Hier (CB) , N Jones (CM) , C Kearney (CM) , G Pritchard (ST)
Welcome to Crown Ground in Accrington, England where Accrington Stanley will face Northampton.  This is round 1 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 8000.

1' - Accrington kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

8' - John McClelland passes a long ball to Lewis MacGinnis.  Lewis MacGinnis curves the ball into the box, but Andy Black gets to the ball and makes a clearance.  

21' - Nathan Keane tries to beat Mark Mullins using his ball skills.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Nathan Keane runs with the ball!  

21' - Nathan Keane looks to unleash a long range shot...and Nathan Keane scores!  That's an exquisite goal from the Northampton player!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

22' - Accrington kick the ball off for the restart.  

28' - Andy Black finds Joel Cooper with a long pass.  Joel Cooper plays a long pass to Hugh McLeod.  Chris Dewey dispossesses Hugh McLeod and takes the ball.  Chris Dewey takes the ball past David Bowie with a turn of pace.  

29' - Chris Dewey runs with the ball, but is brought down illegally by Andy Deasmhumhain.  That will be a freekick for Northampton.  

35' - John McClelland passes to Rob Reid.  With a turn of pace, Rob Reid beats Edwyn Marvin.  

37' - Rob Reid sees a run from Glynn Nevin.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Glynn Nevin takes the ball.  Glynn Nevin hits a shot towards goal...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Sam Boyter is first to the ball...Sam Boyter strikes the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...but its wide!

38' - Justin Ararume sees a run from Hugh McLeod.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Hugh McLeod runs on to the ball.  Hugh McLeod fires a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

42' - Amer Hannan plays a long pass to Rob Reid.  Rob Reid attempts to outskill Andy Black, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

44' - Edwyn Marvin uses his pace to beat Rob Reid.  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Northampton kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Joel Cooper is going to be taken off.  Scott Callacghan joins the game from the bench.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Andy Deasmhumhain is going to be taken off.  Edward McNicol joins the game from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Andy Black is going to be taken off.  Elliot Skillen is going to be brought on.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Lewis MacGinnis is going to be taken off.  Darragh MacMaster joins the game from the bench.  

53' - Sam Boyter whips in a cross, but opposing player Edwyn Marvin takes possession.  

58' - Edwyn Marvin successfully tackles Sam Boyter and takes the ball.  Edwyn Marvin passes a long ball to Elliot Skillen.  Elliot Skillen passes to Hugh McLeod.  Hugh McLeod brings the ball forward, outpacing John McClelland.  

60' - Darragh MacMaster successfully tackles Hugh McLeod and the ball goes loose.  Edward McNicol attempts a shot from long range...but Amer Hannan gets down to stop the shot!  

61' - Amer Hannan spots a run from Sam Boyter.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Sam Boyter has strayed offside!  

62' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Glynn Nevin is going to be taken off.  Glyn Pritchard is going to be brought on.  

63' - Stephen Mowatt crosses the ball, and manages to find Nathan Keane.  Nathan Keane fires a shot towards goal...and Nathan Keane scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Northampton player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

63' - Accrington kick the ball off for the restart.  

65' - Kieran MacDonald passes to Lloyd Clardy.  Lloyd Clardy finds Kieran MacDonald with a short pass.  Kieran MacDonald attempts to speed past Stephen Mowatt, but is brought down.    The referee shows Stephen Mowatt the yellow card! That will be a freekick for Accrington.  

66' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Sam Boyter will come off.  Noah Jones joins the game from the bench.  

67' - William Powell brings the ball forward, attempting to outpace Noah Jones, but is brought down.    The referee is reaching for a card.  It's yellow. Noah Jones has been booked.  That will be a freekick for Accrington.  

69' - Edward McNicol plays the ball to William Powell.  William Powell crosses the ball, finding Hugh McLeod.  Hugh McLeod jumps up to head the ball towards goal...and its in! Its a goal for Accrington!  The ball went in off the upright!

69' - Northampton kick the ball off for the restart.  

89' - Hugh McLeod plays a long pass to Mark Mullins.  Mark Mullins passes to David Bowie.  David Bowie spots a run from Edward McNicol.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Edward McNicol runs on to the ball.  Edward McNicol fires a shot...and Edward McNicol scores!  Its a goal for Accrington!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

89' - Northampton kick the ball off for the restart.  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of normal time. 

91' - Accrington kick the ball off for the restart.  

94' - Elliot Skillen plays the ball to Mark Mullins.  Mark Mullins plays the ball to Lloyd Clardy.  Lloyd Clardy finds Elliot Skillen with a short pass.  Elliot Skillen passes to Edward McNicol.  Edward McNicol uses his pace to beat Glyn Pritchard.  

95' - Edward McNicol spots a run from William Powell.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, but William Powell is caught offside!  

98' - Rob Reid chips a long ball to Chris Dewey.  Chris Dewey looks to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...and Chris Dewey scores!  That's a nice goal from the Northampton player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

99' - Accrington kick the ball off for the restart.  

102' - Kieran MacDonald plays a short pass to Edward McNicol.  Edward McNicol shoots from outside the area towards goal...and its in! It's a nice goal from Edward McNicol for Accrington!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

103' - Northampton kick the ball off for the restart.  

106' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of the first half of extra time. 

107' - Northampton kick the ball off for the restart.  

110' - Duncan Colden passes to Callum Waddy.  Callum Waddy passes to John McClelland.  Lloyd Clardy tackles John McClelland and the ball goes loose.  Edward McNicol attempts to speed past Chris Dewey, but is brought down.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Chris Dewey the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Accrington.  

111' - David Bowie stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He floats the ball into the box, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

111' - Edward McNicol sees William Powell making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but William Powell can't get to the ball!  

115' - Noah Jones sees Rob Reid making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Rob Reid  is unable to take the ball down!  

117' - Scott Callacghan plays a long pass to Hugh McLeod.  Hugh McLeod runs with the ball, but is brought down illegally by Rob Reid.  That will be a freekick for Accrington.  

121' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of extra time. 

The match will be decided on a penalty shootout!  
Edwyn Marvin will step up to take the first penalty for Accrington Stanley.  But the shot flies over the bar!
Duncan Colden will take the next penalty for Northampton.  But his shot is saved by the keeper!
Hugh McLeod will take the next penalty for Accrington.  But he only manages to hit the crossbar!
Glyn Pritchard will take the next penalty for Northampton.  And Glyn Pritchard scores!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  So its now 0 - 1.
William Powell will take the next penalty for Accrington.  But the shot flies over the bar!
Noah Jones will take the next penalty for Northampton.  But his shot is well wide!
Scott Callacghan will take the next penalty for Accrington.  And its in!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  So its now 1 - 1.
Chris Dewey will take the next penalty for Northampton.  And its in!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  It is now 1 - 2.
David Bowie will take the next penalty for Accrington.  And he scores!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but could not stop the shot!  It is now 2 - 2.
Darragh MacMaster will take the next penalty for Northampton.  But the shot goes wide!
Edward McNicol will take the next penalty for Accrington.  And its in!  The ball went in off the upright!  That makes it 3 - 2.
Rob Reid will take the next penalty for Northampton.  But the shot is stopped by the keeper!


The match has ended Accrington Stanley 3 - 3 Northampton.  After a penalty shootout, Accrington Stanley are declared the winners.  They won the penalty shootout 3 - 2.