Barnsley edges out Northampton in a thrilling encounter
Barnsley defeated Northampton by 3-2 in a vibrant encounter held at Oakwell stadium in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The match, corresponding to the third round of the League One of the 2024 season, was marked by excitement and the changing scoreline.
Barnsley started strong and took the lead in the 26th minute with a goal from M. Watters, assisted by S. Cosgrove. A. Phillips extended the advantage in the 46th minute, after receiving a pass from None, before Northampton responded.
The visitors pulled one back in the 73rd minute with a goal from L. McCarron, assisted by C. Morton, to make it 2-1. J. Baldwin equalized in the 78th minute, with assistance from M. Pinnock, but Barnsley took the victory in the final minutes.
Barnsley dominated possession with 53%, while Northampton had 47%. The home side had 15 shots, 5 of them on target, while the visitors had 12, 5 on target. Barnsley had 2 corners and Northampton 3. In terms of fouls, Barnsley committed 13 and Northampton 11. The home side saw a yellow card (J. Earl and K. Lofthouse), while the visitors did not receive any.
Substitutions northampton: at minute 33 J. Baldwin came in and J. Willis went out., at minute 65 L. McCarron came in and T. Fosu went out., at minute 71 W. Hondermarck came in and S. Chouchane went out.
Substitutions barnsley: at minute 46 D. Pines came in and G. Gent went out., at minute 56 J. Russell came in and C. Hourihane went out., at minute 66 K. Lofthouse came in and M. Watters went out., at minute 88 A. Marsh came in and B. Cotter went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Barnsley
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